P. Diddy Rap singer Date of Birth: 04.11.1969 Country: USA

1. Early Life and Career Beginnings
2. Bad Boy Entertainment and The Notorious B.I.G.
3. East Coast vs. West Coast Rivalry
4. Puff Daddy's Solo Career
5. Continued Success and Business Ventures
6. Legal Battles and Name Changes
7. Return to Music and Retirement Announcement
8. Post-Acting Career and Accolades

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Sean Combs, born in 1970 in Harlem, had a troubled childhood. His father was killed when he was just three years old, and his mother was pregnant with his second child. It wasn't until he was 14 that he discovered the truth about his father's death through old newspaper clippings in a library.

Bad Boy Entertainment and The Notorious B.I.G.

In 1993, Combs founded Bad Boy Entertainment and signed a young rapper named Christopher Wallace, who would later become known as The Notorious B.I.G. Wallace's debut album, "Ready To Die," was a commercial and critical success, and helped establish Combs as a leading producer and entrepreneur in the music industry.

East Coast vs. West Coast Rivalry

In the mid-1990s, the rap community became divided into East Coast and West Coast factions. Tensions between the two coasts escalated after a shooting and robbery incident involving Tupac Shakur, who accused Combs and Wallace of involvement. Despite attempts to reconcile, the conflict deepened, culminating in Shakur's murder in 1996.

Puff Daddy's Solo Career

In the aftermath of Shakur's death, Combs released his debut single, "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 28 weeks. His debut album, "No Way Out," featuring the hit "I'll Be Missing You" (a tribute to Wallace), won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

Continued Success and Business Ventures

Combs continued to release successful albums throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 1999, he founded the Sean John clothing line, which became a global fashion brand. He also established Daddy's House Recording Studio in Manhattan, where he produced countless hit records.

Legal Battles and Name Changes

In 2005, Combs was ordered to change his stage name to Diddy after a legal challenge from DJ Richard Dearlove, who had used the same name since 1992. Combs released the album "Press Play" under his new moniker, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

Return to Music and Retirement Announcement

After a brief hiatus, Combs returned to music with the albums "Last Train to Paris" (2010) and "Money Making Mitch" (2015), the latter released as a mixtape. In 2016, he announced his intention to retire from the music industry to focus on acting.

Post-Acting Career and Accolades

Since retiring from music, Combs has become a successful actor, starring in films such as "Monster's Ball" and "Hustle." He has also been involved in various philanthropic ventures and continues to be an influential figure in the fashion and business worlds.