He may have run through quite a few stage names in his time, but Sean Combs has consistently been one of the top entertainers of his generation.

On November 4, 1969, Sean John Combs was born in Harlem, New York to Janice and Melvin Combs. We all know the story of the Howard University student who went from intern at Uptown Records in the early 90’s to the head of the Bad Boy Records empire. Combs has launched the careers of Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Faith Evans, Notorious B.I.G., 112, and Total. He even found time to make himself a star in music, film, and fashion. His four solo albums have sold over 10 million copies, his Sean John clothing line rakes in $100 million annually, while he’s appeared in several films.

Let’s take a look at Sean Combs over the years.

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