15 little-known facts about Sean Diddy you didn’t know

15. The idea for Bad Boy Records came from watching Mahogany

The idea for Bad Boy Records came to Diddy after watching the 1975 movie Mahogany. Inspired by Berry Gordy’s success with Motown, Diddy wanted to create a similar empire that not only focused on music but also ventured into other industries, including cinema. | © Diddy

14. Diddy passed on signing Ludacris

Diddy famously passed on signing Ludacris in the late 1990s. At the time, Ludacris was trying to break into the mainstream and had approached Diddy for a deal, but Diddy didn’t see the potential in his style. Ludacris went on to sign with Def Jam South, where he became a hugely successful artist. | © Diddy

13. Diddy taught Biggie to count bars and write a proper chorus

Diddy played a crucial role in Biggie's musical development, teaching him how to count bars and write proper choruses, despite Biggie having no formal musical training. | © Diddy

12. Diddy has an infamous history of alleged violence

Diddy has had various incidents of alleged violence, including threatening a business partner with a baseball bat, assaulting Nas' manager, and attacking a football coach. Over 100 new lawsuits were filed against him by September 2024. Attorney Tony Buzbee claims that more than 3,000 people have approached him to report his crimes. | © Diddy

11. Diddy’s relationships were rocked by cheating

Sean Diddy has long-lasting relationship history with countless allegations of cheating. His 13-year on-and-off relationship with Kim Porter ended after he fathered a child with Sarah Chapman, and similar accusations also arose while dating Jennifer Lopez and Cassie. | © Diddy

10. Sean Diddy was growing up in poverty

Sean Diddy Combs grew up in poverty, and his mother worked multiple jobs to support him and his sister in a New York public housing development. He recalls one night waking up to roaches on his face, a moment that motivated him to pursue a better life. | © Diddy

9. Combs is facing new sexual misconduct allegations from 120 accusers

Diddy is confronting a staggering wave of sexual misconduct allegations from 120 individuals, including 25 who were minors at the time of the alleged incidents. Attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents the accusers, plans to file lawsuits outlining claims of drugging, abuse at parties, and assaults during auditions, with some of the incidents dating back to 1991. | © Diddy

8. His networth is valued at staggering $600 million

Diddy boasts a diverse portfolio of highly profitable business ventures. Since launching Bad Boy Records in 1993, he has partnered with Diageo to promote Cîroc Vodka, spearheaded the creation of Revolt TV, and revitalized his fashion brand, Sean John. | © Diddy

7. Sean has seven children

Sean Diddy is a father to seven children, yet his infamous White Parties paint a picture of a lifestyle far removed from responsible parenthood. Questions arise about how a father of such a large family balances hosting such notorious events with his familial responsibilities. | © Diddy

6. Diddy had beef with Kendrick Lamar

After Kendrick Lamar declared himself the "King of New York," Diddy started the clash by trying to pour a drink on Kendrick at a party. Fortunately, J. Cole intervened to defuse the situation before it got out of hand. | © Diddy

5. He changes names really frequently

Diddy changes his name more frequently than he releases new studio albums. From Puffy, Puff Daddy, Sean John, Brother Love, and even Swag, each name of the artist describes the unique part of his journey in entertainment industry. | © Diddy

4. His parties became regular thing in Howard University

Before his celebrity parties, Diddy made a name for himself throwing legendary parties at Howard University. Even though he left college to intern at Uptown Records and never graduated, these parties laid the foundation for the success of an American rapper. | © Diddy

3. People think Diddy is behind the Tupac's murder

As a former LAPD officer Greg Kading claims, Sean Diddy was involved in the Tupac Shakur's tragic murder. Kading alleges that Diddy paid $1 million to members of the Crips gang to orchestrate Tupac’s death in 1996, tying the tragedy to the loss of Diddy’s best friend a year later. | © Diddy

2. His father died during the drug deal

Sean Diddy’s father, Melvin Combs, was tragically killed in 1972 during a drug deal gone wrong, leaving a young Sean and his sister Keisha to be raised by their single mother, Janice. For most of his childhood, Diddy thought his father had died in a car accident, but his mother revealed the truth years later. | © Diddy

1. He was involved in a club shooting scandal back in 1999

In 1999, Sean Diddy found himself at the center of a high-profile club shooting scandal while with his then-girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez. Though the charges against Diddy Combs were dropped, the incident sparked massive media attention to his persona. | © Diddy