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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
How did Sean 'P Diddy' Combs become Puff Daddy? The surprising story uncovered amid his trial
Agencies Sean Combs, famously known as Puff Daddy, earned his nickname from a childhood temper habit of 'huffing and puffing.' As his high-profile sex trafficking trial continues, the origin of the name resurfaces with new significance. In the swirl of headlines surrounding the ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering trial of hip-hop tycoon Sean Combs, better known as P Diddy, a curious revelation has reemerged from the depths of pop culture memory: the eerie, almost poetic story behind his original stage name—Puff Daddy. While Combs faces intense scrutiny at a New York City courthouse, where the trial is now in its fourth week, online sleuths and fans are digging into the rapper's past, not just his legal one. And in the process, many are only now discovering the odd childhood trait that inspired the name that first catapulted him into the limelight. According to The Mirror , long before he was a chart-topping mogul, a record label founder, or the face of luxury hip-hop, young Sean Combs was just a kid with a temper. He once admitted that the nickname 'Puff' was given to him because, as a child, he would 'huff and puff' whenever he got angry. That harmless nickname eventually grew into 'Puff Daddy,' a persona that would go on to define the sound and swagger of '90s hip-hop. It was under that name that he released Can't Nobody Hold Me Down in 1997—a debut single that rocketed to number one and introduced the world to his sharp beats, unapologetic bravado, and uncanny ability to create hits. But today, as allegations of a very different kind circulate, the origin of that name—once a fun footnote in a rags-to-riches story—feels strangely unsettling. While Combs has gone by many names over the decades—P. Diddy, Diddy, even briefly just Sean—Puff Daddy remains the most iconic, a symbol of his rise in both music and pop culture. He founded Bad Boy Records in 1993, a label that would launch the careers of legends like The Notorious B.I.G. and Mase, securing Combs' place in music royalty. But in 2001, he traded Puff Daddy for P. Diddy, saying at the time he 'wanted something fresh.' That rebrand came on the heels of his own courtroom victory, having been found not guilty on charges of gun possession and bribery. Now, over two decades later, Combs finds himself back in court, facing far more serious allegations. His legal team continues to deny all claims of sex trafficking and racketeering, maintaining his innocence amid a storm of accusations and media frenzy. — nicksortor (@nicksortor) In an age where celebrity names are brands, stories, and symbols, the revelation that Puff Daddy was born from childhood rage adds an ironic twist to the saga. What once seemed like a charming anecdote about an angry boy has resurfaced in the shadow of disturbing allegations—inviting scrutiny not only of the man behind the name, but the myth that surrounded him. As the courtroom drama unfolds, so does the unraveling of a public persona built over decades. The boy who huffed and puffed his way to fame now stands in the eye of a storm that threatens to rewrite everything we thought we knew about Puff Daddy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How did Sean 'P Diddy' Combs become Puff Daddy? The surprising story uncovered amid his trial
Amid Sean 'P Diddy' Combs' ongoing sex trafficking trial, fans are revisiting the surprising origin of his famous nickname, Puff Daddy. The name stems from his childhood habit of 'huffing and puffing' when angry. Once a symbol of his rise in hip-hop, the nickname now gains a darker resonance as Combs faces serious legal challenges. Sean Combs, famously known as Puff Daddy, earned his nickname from a childhood temper habit of 'huffing and puffing.' As his high-profile sex trafficking trial continues, the origin of the name resurfaces with new significance. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Boy Who Huffed and Puffed Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads From Boardrooms to Courtrooms In the swirl of headlines surrounding the ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering trial of hip-hop tycoon Sean Combs , better known as P Diddy , a curious revelation has reemerged from the depths of pop culture memory: the eerie, almost poetic story behind his original stage name—Puff Combs faces intense scrutiny at a New York City courthouse, where the trial is now in its fourth week, online sleuths and fans are digging into the rapper's past, not just his legal one. And in the process, many are only now discovering the odd childhood trait that inspired the name that first catapulted him into the to The Mirror, long before he was a chart-topping mogul, a record label founder, or the face of luxury hip-hop, young Sean Combs was just a kid with a temper. He once admitted that the nickname 'Puff' was given to him because, as a child, he would 'huff and puff' whenever he got harmless nickname eventually grew into 'Puff Daddy,' a persona that would go on to define the sound and swagger of '90s hip-hop. It was under that name that he released Can't Nobody Hold Me Down in 1997—a debut single that rocketed to number one and introduced the world to his sharp beats, unapologetic bravado, and uncanny ability to create today, as allegations of a very different kind circulate, the origin of that name—once a fun footnote in a rags-to-riches story—feels strangely Combs has gone by many names over the decades—P. Diddy, Diddy, even briefly just Sean—Puff Daddy remains the most iconic, a symbol of his rise in both music and pop culture. He founded Bad Boy Records in 1993, a label that would launch the careers of legends like The Notorious B.I.G. and Mase, securing Combs' place in music in 2001, he traded Puff Daddy for P. Diddy , saying at the time he 'wanted something fresh.' That rebrand came on the heels of his own courtroom victory, having been found not guilty on charges of gun possession and over two decades later, Combs finds himself back in court, facing far more serious allegations. His legal team continues to deny all claims of sex trafficking and racketeering, maintaining his innocence amid a storm of accusations and media an age where celebrity names are brands, stories, and symbols, the revelation that Puff Daddy was born from childhood rage adds an ironic twist to the saga. What once seemed like a charming anecdote about an angry boy has resurfaced in the shadow of disturbing allegations—inviting scrutiny not only of the man behind the name, but the myth that surrounded the courtroom drama unfolds, so does the unraveling of a public persona built over decades. The boy who huffed and puffed his way to fame now stands in the eye of a storm that threatens to rewrite everything we thought we knew about Puff Daddy.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Diddy's Former Bodyguard Gene Deal Allegedly Knocked Out YouTuber Outside Courthouse
Diddy's former bodyguard Gene Deal has been a go-to source over the last year with endless stories from his time working with the Bad Boy founder. This week, he allegedly knocked out a YouTuber outside of the courthouse where the controversial mogul's trafficking trial is taking place. The Art Of Dialogue shared a video where another content creator reported on the altercation. Allegedly, a YouTuber named 'Donat' continually insulted Deal by calling him 'Uncle Phil' and other names. Deal, as shown in the footage, warned Donat that he couldn't approach him in that way, and if he did it again, he would get knocked out. There is no footage of any punches being thrown, but the creator claimed that it took place. They added that while no arrests were made, Deal was asked not to come to the courthouse for a few days. Donat claimed that he wasn't knocked out, but rather that Deal simply attempted to steal his gold chain. Check out the report and additional footage below. Diddy's trafficking trial has featured testimonies from his ex-girlfriend Cassie, former artist Dawn Richard, Cassie's ex Kid Cudi, multiple sex workers, and former assistants. The testimonies have either highlighted his long abuse of Cassie or their experiences in his 'freak-offs.' One of his assistants revealed that he used the nickname Frank Black to purchase hotels, a flip on The Notorious B.I.G.'s nickname Frank White. They also described the involved process in arranging the hotel rooms and how they would be asked to purchase drugs. Kid Cudi spoke on a Molotov cocktail being thrown into his car and how Cassie gave Puff his address to do so. He described the Bad Boy co-founder as a 'villain' when they had a meeting where he asked about the damage to his car, claiming the 55-year-old artist pretended that it never happened. More from Diddy's Former Assistant Says Cassie's Reasons For Not Leaving Involved JAY-Z Diddy's Former Stylist Reveals Mogul's Nicknames For Cassie During Trial Testimony Male Escort From Diddy's "Freak-Offs" Offers Apology To Cassie
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
With Diddy on trial, 50 Cent reignites their beef by poking fun at Jay-Z. Here's a timeline of the decadeslong feud.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for racketeering and sex trafficking charges. 50 Cent used the trail as an opportunity to reignite their decadeslong feud. On Wednesday, 50 Cent made fun of Diddy and Jay-Z's friendship. With Sean "Diddy" Combs on trial over charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, 50 Cent has been gleefully fanning the flames of their two decadeslong feud. The trial is separate to a civil lawsuit filed by Diddy's ex partner Cassie in November 2023, accusing him of rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking (which she said was settled for $20 million). Diddy has denied the allegations. The beef between the two rappers kicked off publicly in 2006 when 50 Cent released a diss track called "The Bomb," which accused Diddy of knowing who shot and killed The Notorious B.I.G. in 1997. Since then, the pair have taken numerous jabs at one another. In 2010, Diddy described 50 Cent as a "hating ass crap" after he became the manager of Rick Ross in 2009 — another rapper who 50 Cent had beef with. Here are some key moments from the beef, and who else has become tangled up in it. On Wednesday, 50 Cent shared an Instagram post showing photos of Jay-Z and Diddy over the years. "Friends till the end, Jay you still there? We blew up Kid cudi's car to show him who's the BOSS! LOL," 50 Cent wrote in the caption speaking as Diddy. Cassie's 2023 lawsuit against Diddy claimed that he was responsible for blowing up Kid Cudi's car. In her testimony during Diddy's ongoing trial, Cassie said she admitted to Diddy she cheated on him with Kid Cudi in 2011. After Cassie filed her November 2023 lawsuit, by December 50 Cent's production company had started work on a documentary about the allegations. 50 Cent later posted a clip from the documentary featuring the Bad Boy Records rapper Mark Curry, alleging that Diddy spiked girls' drinks at parties. 50 Cent confirmed to Variety in September 2024 that he's making the documentary for Netflix. It's unclear when it will be released. A representative from Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider about the documentary. When the details of a federal indictment emerged, alleging that law enforcement seized narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant during raids on Diddy's mansions in March 2024, 50 Cent wasn't silent for long. He wrote on X: "Here I am keeping good company with @DrewBarrymoreTV and I don't have 1,000 bottles of lube at the house." 50 Cent also taunted Diddy when federal officers raided his properties. In a since-deleted Instagram post from March 2024, he shared a screenshot of a TMZ article about the raids and wrote: "Now it's not Diddy do it, it's Diddy Done. They don't come like that unless they got a case." Page Six reported at the time that 50 Cent also posted a screenshot of Diddy's two sons, Justin and King Combs, in handcuffs, but that post was also deleted. In the caption, Page Six reported he wrote: "Shit just got real. The Fed's in all the cribs, damn they got the kids in cuffs." In December 2024, Diddy posted a statement on X that read: "Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family, and for the truth." Representatives for 50 Cent and Diddy did not respond to requests for comment from BI. Read the original article on Business Insider
CBS News
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies in Pennsylvania home
Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G. and protector of his legacy, died Friday morning. Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac confirmed her death Friday to The Associated Press, saying she died at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, after a stint on hospice care. She died of natural causes. A representative for the estate of The Notorious B.I.G. did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Notorious B.I.G., one of rap's greatest performers, was shot to death at age 24 in Los Angeles in 1997. The case remains unsolved. He was survived by his wife, the musician and actress Faith Evans, and his two children, Christopher Jordan Wallace and T'yanna Dream Wallace. Wallace was a dedicated keeper of her son's legacy, born Christopher Wallace. When he first emerged on the scene as one of rap's most distinctive talents with songs that expertly detailed street life in Brooklyn, she labeled his music "noise." Since his death, his gift took on a new meaning for her. She told AP in 2017, 20 years after his death, "I remembered my son said, 'Don't listen to my music.' And I never listened to his music. I heard it on the radio and it sounded good because it was clean. But I said, 'You know what, I have to. I have to listen to that music.' And that's what I did." "I cried so much that day just listening to the music. I remember I sat, I stood. I rested my head on the stereo and I just cried like a baby. And that was therapy for me. And I said, 'Oh my God — that was a talented young man to put those words together.' He had a beautiful voice. I love his voice," she continued. Wallace launched the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation following her son's death, an organization that provides educational resources for children. In 2003, she honored the mothers of other musicians who died untimely deaths — Aaliyah, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Tupac Shakur, Jam Master Jay, Big Pun, Big L and Freaky Tah — at "B.I.G. Night Out," a benefit for the foundation. "It is our way of saying, 'Keep your head up,"' Wallace told AP at the time. "It's the foundation's way just to let these parents know that we love them." She also took legal action on behalf of her son. In 2004, she dropped a wrongful-death lawsuit against a former suspect in the rap star's slaying — Amir Muhammad, aka Harry Billups. The 2002 lawsuit also named the city of Los Angeles and Muhammad's former college roommate, David A. Mack, a Los Angeles policeman. It accused Mack of hiring Muhammad to shoot the hip-hop artist and police of failing to investigate properly after a fellow officer came under suspicion. In 2021, Wallace worked as an executive producer on the Netflix documentary "Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell," and told AP about her role in the public eye. "They never knew me. The public never knew me. I was thrust into this environment, I should say, after he passed away because I'm a very private person. Extremely private," she said. "What he was doing out there, maybe I should have known. But honestly, I didn't. And to this day, there are people who are saying, 'Oh, she knew.' (whispers) But I never knew." Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 debut album for Bad Boy Records, "Ready to Die," has sold over six million units as of 2018, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, and included the hits "Big Poppa" and "Juicy." His sophomore album, "Life After Death," released two weeks after his death, sold more than 11 million units. It launched multiple hits, including the timeless No. 1 hits "Mo Money Mo Problems" and "Hypnotize." In 1997, Wallace accepted the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video for "Hypnotize" on behalf of her son.
