Diddy
Diddy is Sean Combs, the New York rapper, producer and Bad Boy Records founder known for No Way Out, Diddy - Dirty Money and The Love Album: Off the Grid.
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Known for
Bad Boy
Bad Boy/Interscope
Love RecordsOverview
- Name
- Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy and Diddy.
- Born
- November 4, 1969, in New York City.
- Start
- Uptown Records intern in 1990; founded Bad Boy Records in 1993.
- Breakout
- No Way Out and “I’ll Be Missing You” in 1997.
- GRAMMYs
- 3 wins and 14 nominations, according to the Recording Academy.
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in New York City and raised in Mount Vernon, Sean Combs studied business at Howard University before leaving after his second year. He joined Uptown Records as an intern in 1990 and helped develop Mary J. Blige and Jodeci. After leaving Uptown, he founded Bad Boy Records in 1993 and brought the Notorious B.I.G. to the label.
The breakout.
As Puff Daddy, he moved from producing records to fronting them. His 1997 debut No Way Out and the Biggie tribute “I’ll Be Missing You” became defining works of that period. Both earned GRAMMY wins in 1998.
Building new sounds.
With Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper, he formed Diddy - Dirty Money and released Last Train to Paris in 2010. He later executive-produced Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall. His 2023 release The Love Album: Off the Grid brought together singers including Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker and The Weeknd.
Recent context.
His recent public story has centered on criminal proceedings. A jury convicted him of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in July 2025 and acquitted him of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. He received a 50-month prison sentence that October. AP reported in October 2026 that his appeal remained undecided.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2023The Love Album: Off the GridRecording artist
- 2020Twice As Tall, Burna BoyExecutive producer
- 2010Last Train to ParisMember of Diddy - Dirty Money with Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper
- 1997No Way OutPuff Daddy & The Family recording artist
Awards
- GRAMMY Award, 2004Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Shake Ya Tailfeather” with Nelly and Murphy Lee.
- GRAMMY Award, 1998Best Rap Album for No Way Out, credited to Puff Daddy & The Family.
- GRAMMY Award, 1998Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “I’ll Be Missing You” with Faith Evans and 112.
Quotes
With R&B, you could just be an unapologetic lover.Diddy, iHeartRadio
In a September 29, 2023 interview about the creative process behind The Love Album: Off the Grid.
Trivia
- He told iHeartRadio that fans calling his project “the Love album” helped shape its final title.
- Teyana Taylor was the first artist he approached for The Love Album: Off the Grid, according to his iHeartRadio interview.
- Diddy - Dirty Money was a trio with Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper.
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