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<p><a href="/biography/sean-combs">Sean John Combs</a>, known professionally by various stage names including <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Puff Daddy</a>, <a href="/biography/sean-combs">P. Diddy</a>, and Puffy, is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">Black American</a> entertainer and entrepreneur born on November 4, 1969, in Harlem, New York City. He rose to prominence as a successful record producer, rapper, actor, and fashion mogul. Although born in Harlem, <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> was raised in Mount Vernon, a nearby suburb of New York City. His father was tragically killed in a shooting when <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> was still a <a href="/biography/sean-combs">child</a>, leaving his mother, Janice Combs—a former model and teacher’s assistant—to raise him. During his high school years, he had a son with his longtime girlfriend.</p>

<h2>Education</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> attended Mount Saint Michael Academy, a Catholic high school in the Bronx, graduating in 1987. He went on to enroll at Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, D.C. However, he left the university during his sophomore year to pursue a career in the music industry—an endeavor that would prove to be exceptionally lucrative and influential.</p>

<h2>Career in Music Production and Artist Development</h2>

<p>After leaving Howard University, <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> gained hands-on experience in the music industry by interning at Uptown Records. He quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming director of talent. In that role, he played a significant part in launching the careers of future R&B superstars such as <a href="/biography/mary-j-blige">Mary J. Blige</a> and Jodeci.</p>

<p>Following his dismissal from Uptown Records, <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> founded his own label, Bad Boy Entertainment, in partnership with Arista Records. Through Bad Boy, he helped propel the careers of numerous artists, including The Notorious B.I.G., <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith_Evans">Faith Evans</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mase">Mase</a>, and 112. He also worked closely with other major artists like <a href="/biography/mariah-carey">Mariah Carey</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usher_(musician)">Usher</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyz_II_Men">Boyz II Men</a>, further solidifying his reputation in the music world.</p>

<h2>Debut Album and Grammy Recognition</h2>

<p>In 1997, under the name <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Puff Daddy</a>, he released his debut studio album, <em>No Way Out</em>. The album included the hit single "I'll Be Missing You," a tribute to The Notorious B.I.G., who had been killed earlier that year. The single topped charts around the world and contributed to the album’s widespread commercial success, selling over seven million copies. <em>No Way Out</em> won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and received four additional nominations, marking a critical and commercial high point in his career.</p>

<h2>Sean John Clothing Line and Entrepreneurial Ventures</h2>

<p>In 1998, <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> expanded into fashion by launching a clothing line named Sean John. Within two years, the line received a nomination from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). In 2004, Sean John won the CFDA Men's Designer of the Year Award, demonstrating his business acumen and strong brand presence in the fashion industry.</p>

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<h2>Fragrance and Personal Branding</h2>

<p>In 2008, <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> added a premium fragrance to his growing business empire. The cologne, named <em>I Am King</em>, was launched under the Sean John brand. Designed for men, it was marketed as a statement of empowerment and success. The fragrance was dedicated to influential <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">African American</a> figures such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.">Martin Luther King Jr.</a>, <a href="/biography/barack-obama">Barack Obama</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali">Muhammad Ali</a>, aligning with <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a>' emphasis on legacy and cultural impact.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> has several children and maintains residences in multiple cities, including New York. He was in a long-term relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Porter">Kimberly Porter</a>, with whom he had three children. Although often described as a bachelor, he and Porter were never legally married. Porter passed away in 2018. <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> continues to remain active in both his personal and business life.</p>

<h2>Net Worth and Legacy</h2>

<p>Throughout a multi-decade career spanning music, fashion, and fragrance, <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Sean Combs</a> has built a diverse and influential empire. As of recent estimates by financial analysts, including Forbes, his net worth stands at approximately $740 million. With a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and creative talent, <a href="/biography/sean-combs">Combs</a> has become one of the most prominent and enduring figures in American pop culture and the entertainment industry.</p>

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