Sean Combs
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| Sean Combs | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sean John Combs |
| Also known as | Diddy, P. Diddy, Puff Daddy |
| Born | November 4, 1969 New York City |
| Origin | Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B |
| Occupations | Rapper, record producer, actor, entrepreneur, singer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Bad Boy, Interscope |
| Associated acts | Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G., Diddy – Dirty Money, Faith Evans, Lil' Kim, Jay-Z |
Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969) is an American musician and actor. Combs has used many names during his career. He currently uses Diddy but has also used P Diddy and Puff Daddy. He was born in New York City. He started his musical career in 1988. He is in connection with Bad Boy Records.
Discography [change]
Studio albums
- 1997: No Way Out
- 1999: Forever
- 2001: The Saga Continues...
- 2002: We Invented the Remix
- 2006: Press Play
- 2010: Last Train to Paris
Awards [change]
- 84th Academy Awards
- 2012, Best Documentary Feature, Undefeated (executive producer)[1]
- NAACP Image Awards
- BET Awards
- 2007, Best Male Hip Hop Artist (Nominated)[2]
- MTV Video Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "I'll Be Missing You" | Best R&B Video | Won |
| Viewer's Choice | Nominated | ||
| 1998 | "It's All About the Benjamins (rock remix)" | Video of the Year | Nominated |
| Viewer's Choice | Won | ||
| "Come with Me" | Best Video from a Film | Nominated | |
| 2002 | "Bad Boy for Life" | Best Rap Video | Nominated |
| Year | Category | Genre | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Best New Artist | General | Himself | Nominated |
| 1998 | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Rap | "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" | Nominated |
| 1998 | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Rap | "Mo Money Mo Problems" | Nominated |
| 1998 | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Rap | "I'll Be Missing You" | Won |
| 1998 | Best Rap Album | Rap | No Way Out | Won |
| 2000 | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Rap | "Satisfy You" | Nominated |
| 2002 | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Rap | "Bad Boy For Life" | Nominated |
| 2003 | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Rap | "Pass the Courvoisier (Part 2)" | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Rap | "Shake Ya Tailfeather" | Won |
- Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (albums executive produced by Sean Combs)
| Rank | Artist | Album | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133[8] | The Notorious B.I.G. | Ready To Die | 1994 |
| 279[9] | Mary J. Blige | My Life | 1994 |
| 483[10] | The Notorious B.I.G. | Life After Death | 1997 |
References [change]
- ↑ "Oscars 2012: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Celebrates First Oscar For 'Undefeated'". The Huffington Post (HPMG News). February 27, 2012. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/02/27/oscars-2012-sean-diddy-combs_n_1303710.html. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ↑ "2007 BET Awards→Nominations→Best Hip-Hop Artist". BET Interactive. Black Entertainment Television. http://www1.bet.com/static/specials/betawards/. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ↑ "40th Grammy Awards". Rock on the Net. 1998. http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1998/grammys.htm. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
- ↑ "42nd Grammy Awards". Rock on the Net. 2000. http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2000/grammys.htm. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
- ↑ "44th Grammy Awards". Rock on the Net. 2002. http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2002/grammys.htm. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
- ↑ "45th Grammy Awards". Rock on the Net. 2003. http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2003/grammys.htm. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
- ↑ "46th Grammy Awards". Rock on the Net. 2004. http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2004/grammys.htm. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
- ↑ "Ready to Die". Rolling Stone. Jann Wenner. November 1, 2003. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/500-greatest-albums-of-all-time-20120531/the-notorious-b-i-g-ready-to-die-19691231. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ↑ "My Life". Rolling Stone. Jann Wenner. November 1, 2003. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/500-greatest-albums-of-all-time-19691231/my-life-mary-j-blige-19691231. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ↑ "Life After Death". Rolling Stone. Jann Wenner. November 1, 2003. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/500-greatest-albums-of-all-time-20120531/the-notorious-b-i-g-life-after-death-19691231. Retrieved July 28, 2012.