American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur born Sean John Combs on November 4, 1969, in Harlem, New York. Has performed and recorded under multiple stage names including Puff Daddy (1996-2001), P. Diddy (2001-2005), and Diddy (2005-present, though he announced in 2017 a return to "Love" before reverting).
Founded Bad Boy Records in 1993, which signed the Notorious B.I.G., Mase, 112, Faith Evans, and many others. Released six studio albums starting with No Way Out (1997, multi-platinum, featuring "I'll Be Missing You" with Faith Evans and 112). Three Grammy Awards. Faces ongoing federal criminal proceedings and civil lawsuits beginning in 2024.