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Sean Combs

Entrepreneur · Bad Boy Records · born November 4, 1969

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Sean John Combs, also known professionally as Diddy, is an American former rapper, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is credited with the discovery and development of musical artists such as the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Usher, among others.

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  1. ~24Founded Bad Boy Records1993
  2. ~29Received the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album1998

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