Music Mogul to Business Tycoon: The Incredible Wealth of Sean 'Diddy'

Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy or Puff Daddy, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.

He gained fame in the early 1990s as a talent manager for artists like Mary J. Blige and Jodeci.

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His debut album, "No Way Out," won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 1998.

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Combs founded Bad Boy Records, which signed successful artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, and Mase.

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He has produced tracks for big names such as Mariah Carey, Usher, Lil' Kim and Boyz II Men.

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Beyond music, Combs expanded into fashion with the clothing line Sean John, reality TV with "Making the Band," and spirits with the vodka brand Ciroc.

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Diddy has a reported net worth of $800 million, making him one of the richest rappers ever.

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He has earned over $1 billion in the last two decades through strategic business ventures, notably his partnership with Diageo.

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Diageo paid Combs $1 billion from 2007 to 2023 for his work with Ciroc vodka and DeLeon tequila.

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