Biography
Sean Love Combs (born November 4, 1969) is a pacesetter in the entertainment industry who has gained international recognition for his work in the music industry.
He is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, music executive, and entrepreneur. He is known professionally by the monikers, P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, and Diddy.
He founded Bad Boy Records in 1993 and has received credit for the successful careers of music stars like The Notorious B.I.G, Usher, and Mary J. Blige. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Music Awards.
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| Real Name: | Sean Love John Combs |
| Stage Name: | P. Diddy |
| Born: | 4 November 1969 (age 54 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Harlem, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Parents: | Melvin Earl Combs, Janice Combs |
| Siblings: | Keisha Combs |
| Wife • Spouse: | Not Married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Yung Miami (2021), Daphne Joy (2021), Miracle Watts (2020-2021), Joie Chavis (2020), Lori Harvey (2019), Jocelyn Chew (2018-2019), Gina Huynh (2014-2019), Cassie Ventura (2006-2018), Jennifer Lopez (1999-2001), Kim Porter (1994 – 2007), Sarah Chapman (1993-2009), Misa Hylton-Brim (1992-1995), Salli Richardson-Whitfield (1990-1991), Aliana Mawyla, Mariah Carey, Blu Cantrell, Foxy Brown, Lisa Lopes, Leah Remini, Draya Michele, Amber Rose (2009-2018), Cameron Diaz (2008-2012), Diana Bianchi (2008), Penélope Cruz (2007), Sienna Miller (2007), Noémie Lenoir (2007), Naomi Campbell (2002), Alicia Douvall (2002), Karrine Steffans (2001), Emma Heming Willis (2001), Lil’ Kim (1997-1998), Mary J. Blige |
| Children: | King Combs, Justin Combs, Chance Combs, D’Lila Star Combs, Jessie James Combs |
| Occupation: | Rapper • Businessman |
| Net Worth: | US$900 million-US$950 million |
Early Life
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs was born to the family of Melvin Earl Combs and Janice Combs. He was born on the 4th Of November 1969 in Harlem Neighbourhood, New York City. He has a sister named Keisha Combs.
The Combs named their son, Sean John Combs. His father worked as a military officer and served in the US Air Force. His mother, Janice was a teacher’s assistant and model. He spent his formative years residing in Mount Vernon, New York City.
When Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs was barely two years old, his father was shot dead while he was sitting inside his vehicle. Melvin Earl Combs had been 33 years old at the time. He was given the nickname “Puff” because as a child, he often “huff and puff” whenever he was angry.
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Education
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs is an alumnus of Mount Saint Michael Academy. He graduated from the institution in 1987. As a student, he was on the school’s football team.
After leaving high school, he gained admission to study Business at Howard University. But he dropped out of the institution after two years.
Career
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs started his music career with an internship in the New York office of Uptown Records in 1990. Thereafter, he secured a full-time role with the organization and became a Talent Director. While working as the Talent Director, he was responsible for growing the careers of Mary J. Blige and Jodeci. He was fired from Uptown Records in 1993.
Instead of joining another record label, he decided to found his music label and named it Bad Boy Entertainment. The label was a joint partnership with Aristo Records and soon signed his first artist, The Notorious B.I.G. As the label grew, he signed more music acts such as Carl Thomas, Faith Evans, Total, 112, and Father MC. He also had a top-notch in-house production team called The Hitmen.
In June 1997, Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs released his debut single, Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down, under the moniker, Puff Daddy. The song reached the number one spot on Billboard Hot 100 and spent 28 weeks on the chart. He made a statement as a rapper with the release of his debut album, No Way Out in 1997. This project which sold 561,000 copies in its first week, has been certified platinum seven times by the RIAA. The album won the Grammy Award For Best Rap Album in 1998, and also received four other nominations.
His sophomore album Forever was released on the 24th of August 1999. The album peaked at the number two spot on Billboard 200 and number one on Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart. His third and fourth studio albums are The Saga Continues…,(2001) and Press Play (2006) respectively. He formed a musical group, Dirty Money in 2009. Dirty Money released their debut album, Last Train To Paris in 2010.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards. He is credited as the producer of the MTV show, Making The Band. He established his clothing line, Sean John in 1999. He won the 2004 Men’s Designer Award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Social Media
A global star, Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs has over 18.4 million followers on Instagram and over 15.3 million followers on Twitter.
- Instagram handle: @diddy
- Twitter handle: @Diddy
Personal Life
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs has never been married but he is the father of six children. His first child, Justin Combs was born in 1993. Justin Combs‘ mom is designer, Misa Hylton-Brim.
He was in an on-and-off romantic relationship with Kimberly Porter. Kimberly Porter is the mother of his son, King Combs (born in 1998), and twin daughters D’Lila Star Combs and Jessie James Combs (born in 2006). He also adopted Kimberly Porter‘s son, Quincy (born in 1991), and raised him. Sadly, Kimberly Porter passed away in 2018 after suffering from pneumonia for some time.
Although Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs was raised a Catholic and once served as an Altar Boy, he doesn’t identify with any form of organized religion. Nevertheless, he believes in the existence of one God.
He has a daughter named Chance Combs, with Sarah Chapman. Chance Combs was born five months before the birth of his twin daughters. He was formerly in a long-time relationship with Cassie Ventura. The relationship which began in 2007 came to an end in 2018.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs has been in relationships with Yung Miami (2021), Daphne Joy (2021), Miracle Watts (2020-2021), Joie Chavis (2020), Lori Harvey (2019), Jocelyn Chew (2018-2019), Gina Huynh (2014-2019), Cassie Ventura (2006-2018), Jennifer Lopez (1999-2001), Kim Porter (1994 – 2007), Sarah Chapman (1993-2009), Misa Hylton-Brim (1992-1995), Salli Richardson-Whitfield (1990-1991), Aliana Mawyla, Mariah Carey, Blu Cantrell, Foxy Brown, Lisa Lopes and Leah Remini.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs has had encounters with Draya Michele, Amber Rose (2009-2018), Cameron Diaz (2008-2012), Diana Bianchi (2008), Penélope Cruz (2007), Sienna Miller (2007), Noémie Lenoir (2007), Naomi Campbell (2002), Alicia Douvall (2002), Karrine Steffans (2001), Emma Heming Willis (2001), Lil’ Kim (1997-1998) and Mary J. Blige.
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Net Worth
The music executive and entrepreneur has built a fortune from his investments in the music industry and other business ventures.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs‘ net worth is estimated to be worth US$900 million to US$950 million.
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