The rapper and music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs also known as P. Diddy or Puff Daddy was arrested in New York on September 16 and is facing serious charges including extortion , sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution . The charges also involve his business empire, including the record label Bad Boy Entertainment, founded in 1993.
The brand operates as a trademark of Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, and is one of the most influential record labels in American hip-hop. The most famous artist to have recorded there was The Notorious BIG in the 1990s. However, Big Boy’s first release was “Flava in Ya Ear” by American rapper, Craig Mack who soon released their debut album in 1994.
After these releases, came songs like “Juicy” and “Ready to Die” by Notorious BIG. The second one, in fact, dominated the music charts and received a double platinum certification from the RIAA, which made him one of the biggest names in Hip Hop and the main star of Bad Boy.
In addition to recording his own hits there, such as “Last Night”, P. Diddy also directed some of the songs of artists such as Mariah Carey with “Honey” and Jennifer Lopez with the single “Feelin’ So Good”.
In 1995, the label continued its success with the release of the group’s first album. Total and the singer Faith Evans . Another name that also released albums through the label is Janelle Monae known for the hit “Make Me Feel”. There, she recorded the albums “Metropolis: The Chase Suite” and “The Electric Lady”.
Other artists who have also passed through Bad Boy, such as the R&B quartet, 112, as well as rappers Mase, Yung Joc, the girl group Danity Kane and the singer Cassie.
Despite the multiple charges, Combs has pleaded not guilty. His legal team has filed for bail, but the artist is likely to remain in custody until his trial. If convicted of the crimes he is accused of, Combs could face a sentence of life in prison.
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This content was originally published in Meet Bad Boy Records, the influential record label of rapper P. Diddy on the CNN Brasil website.
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