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Bad Boy Entertainment, doing business as Bad Boy Records,^[1]^[2] is an American hip-hop record label founded by rapper Sean Combs in 1993.^[3]^[4] During the mid-1990s, the label signed artists, beginning with the Notorious B.I.G. Following his commercial success, the label signed other acts, including Faith Evans, Mase, 112, Total, the Lox, Shyne, and Carl Thomas. At its peak in 1997, Bad Boy was worth an estimated US$100 million.

During the 2000s, Bad Boy Records signed several notable artists, including French Montana, Machine Gun Kelly, Janelle Monáe, and Cassie Ventura.

In 2023, Combs founded a successor label titled Love Records. This venture was created to independently release his fifth studio album, The Love Album: Off the Grid, in September of that year.^[5]^[6]^[7]

History

Beginnings

After his climb from a non-paid internship to becoming an A&R executive at Uptown, Sean Combs was fired in 1993 by Andre Harrell and founded his own label, Bad Boy Records, shortly after.^[4] The label's first release was "Flava in Ya Ear" by Craig Mack, followed quickly by Mack's debut album, Project Funk da World in 1994. On the heels of these releases came "Juicy" and Ready to Die, the lead single and debut album from the Notorious B.I.G., released the same year. While Mack's album went Gold, Ready to Die achieved multi-platinum success. Dominating the charts in 1995, the Notorious B.I.G. became one of the genre's biggest names of the day and Bad Boy's premier star. Also in 1995, the label continued its success with platinum releases by Total and Faith Evans. Bad Boy, meanwhile, staffed a bevy of in-house writer/producers,^[8] including: Easy Mo Bee, Chucky Thompson and D-Dot—each of whom are credited on a bulk of Bad Boy's releases during this time.

Feud with Death Row Records and loss of the Notorious B.I.G.

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After the June 1996 release of 2Pac's "Hit 'Em Up", smearing Bad Boy, tensions escalated. 2Pac was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 7, 1996, and died September 13. Bad Boy issued a statement of condolences. On March 9, 1997, while Bad Boy was preparing the release of the Notorious B.I.G.'s double album Life After Death, he was killed in Los Angeles, California. Their deaths left many to speculate if the coastal hostility had been responsible for their deaths. The police investigations were criticized by public and judicial sources. Both cases remain officially unsolved.

Life after the Notorious B.I.G. and rebuilding the label

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In 1996, Puff Daddy had begun recording his own solo debut album. The first single, "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down", peaked at number one on the rap, R&B, and pop charts that spring. In response to Biggie's death, the label rush-released a Puff Daddy tribute song, "I'll Be Missing You", which features Biggie's widow, Faith Evans, and Bad Boy's R&B singing group 112. The single topped the charts for eleven weeks and became the hasty second single from Combs's album, No Way Out, which was released in July 1997. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with over 560,000 copies sold in its first week alone, and sold seven million copies in Apthr U.S. It features appearances from Mase, The LOX, Carl Thomas, and introduced Bad Boy signee Black Rob.

Mase, Combs's newest protégé, in the meantime was immediately thrust into the void that the Notorious B.I.G. left. His own debut album, Harlem World, also released the same year, would go quadruple platinum. Due to the successive successes of Life After Death, No Way Out and Harlem World, by the end of 1997, Bad Boy as a label and brand name had hit a commercial peak. During this time, the label began to promote its latest signing, the rap group The Lox, who had been prominently featured on various Bad Boy releases that year.

Bad Boy found success with The Lox. In January 1998, Bad Boy released the group's debut album, Money, Power & Respect to commercial success. It debuted within the top three on the Billboard 200chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album was executive produced by Combs and Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie, and features guest appearances by Combs and Carl Thomas. That year, Combs decided to expand Bad Boy's roster to genres other than hip-hop and R&B, and subsequently signed Fuzzbubble to the label as its first rock act.^[9] The group appeared on the rock remix of Puff Daddy's "It's All About the Benjamins", but parted ways with the label before releasing a full-length album.^[10]

In the years to follow, Bad Boy saw a commercial decline. In 1999, Mase became religious and abruptly retired from the business, leaving a serious dent in the company, especially since his second album had just been released. Bad Boy found some success with Shyne, a young rapper from Brooklyn, who received generally mixed reviews for his deep voice and slow flow—which many considered to be too reminiscent to, and perhaps a rip-off of the Notorious B.I.G., meanwhile, Combs's later albums failed to generate the same kind of acclaim that his debut had.

In an attempt to further market himself, he underwent several name changes; from "Puff Daddy" to "Puffy" to "P. Diddy", to simply just "Diddy" then shortly Diddy- Dirty Money". But with the split of the group, he abruptly returned to "Diddy".

In June 1999, it was reported that Clive Davis and Arista had given Combs a $50 million advance on future earnings in 1998, but Bad Boy only generated around $30 million in 1999.^[11]

As the 2000s emerged, Bad Boy had noticeably floundered. Many of its more-noted acts would eventually vacate the label, while those who remained saw their album sales dwindle as time went on. In spite of continually releasing new material, and various attempts at building artists to the status of Bad Boy's the Notorious B.I.G., few proved as successful as the company hoped. Bad Boy had success in 2000 with Black Rob, a New York City rapper who began associating with Bad Boy in 1996. His album Life Story was released through Bad Boy on March 27, 2000. The album debuted in the top three on the Billboard 200 chart, and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

On June 20, 2002, it was announced and confirmed that Combs and Bad Boy had parted ways with Arista Records after being with the label since its inception. Combs was able to walk away with ownership of Bad Boy's catalogue as well as recording roster.^[12] Around this same time, Combs began overseeing the television show Making The Band 2 for MTV, a reality music show that focuses on the development of a group act. Making the Band 2's three seasons focused on Combs's new group, Bad Boy's Da Band.

In January 2003, Combs and Bad Boy then entered talks with The Warner Music Group's Elektra Records about Elektra possibly housing Bad Boy for a reported $10 million deal.^[13] However, the deal ultimately fell through. On February 6, 2003, it was announced and confirmed that Bad Boy had signed a distribution deal with The Universal Music Group's Universal Records. Under terms of the deal, Combs would retain 100% of the company, while Universal would handle distribution and provide marketing and promotional support.^[14] In September 2003, Bad Boy's Da Band released their debut studio album, Too Hot for TV. The group's exposure on MTV helped the album secure a Gold certification by the RIAA.

Southern rap duo 8Ball & MJG released an album called Living Legends to some success in 2004, prompting the creation of Bad Boy South—which would eventually house acts such as Yung Joc. At this time, the label also signed a rapper named Aasim, whose Bad Boy debut album never been released.

By January 2005, Bad Boy began clashing with Universal Records. It is alleged that the tension between the two labels stemmed from Combs believing that Universal had not done enough to market their music, while Universal in turn had refused to offer more money until Bad Boy started to produce more hit records. Though Bad Boy's contract with Universal was set to expire in 2006, Combs had already began talking to other record labels, in particular The Warner Music Group and Sony Music's Columbia Records, for distribution.^[15]

Resurgence

In 2005, the company formed a joint venture with Warner Music Group (WMG). This saw WMG become the worldwide distributor of the company’s back catalog of classic hits, and take 50% equity in Bad Boy Entertainment.^[16] Combs, however, retained joint control over the label and could buy back his equity stake at a later date.

Bad Boy would also see its fortunes improve in 2005,^[17] with the success of releases from new signees: Cassie and Yung Joc (both of whom would score top-five singles/debut albums). Also in 2006, Bad Boy hit paydirt with Making the Band 3's Danity Kane, whose debut album topped the charts at number one (the label's first chart-topping album since the Bad Boys II soundtrack three years prior), and spun off a top-five singles. Their second album, Welcome to the Dollhouse, also debuted at number one, and contained the group's second top-ten single, "Damaged". Diddy also signed Day26 and Donnie Klang to the label.

However, by 2009, Combs had dissolved Danity Kane, terminating Aubrey O'Day's, D. Woods's, Shannon Bex's and Aundrea Fimbres's contracts.^[18] Dawn Richard remained signed working as solo artist and songwriter for Bad Boy. In March 2009, it was reported that Richard and Combs were assembling a new girl group but later formed Diddy – Dirty Money, composed of Combs, Richard and a singer-songwriter named Kalenna Harper. In April 2009, Bad Boy also signed Red Cafe.

In September 2009, it was announced that Combs would be leaving WMG, inking a new deal with Universal's Interscope Records. Under the terms of the new deal, Combs rebooted the Bad Boy name and trademark, to be operated through Interscope. The previous Bad Boy catalog and roster, however, remains under the control of Warner.^[19]

2010–present

In 2010, Puff Daddy offered Mase a one-year release from Bad Boy to settle their differences after the 2009 incident with Mase wanting to be released from Bad Boy. With this, Mase decided to retire from rap for good, although he was to be reassigned to Bad Boy after his year break was done.

In 2011, under his new deal with Interscope-Geffen-A&M, Puff Daddy stated he was looking for new talent to add to his new Bad Boy roster. Jay Electronica, who had close ties with Puff Daddy, was originally planned to be signed to the label, but had signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint instead.^[20]^[21] Machine Gun Kelly announced that he signed to Bad Boy/Interscope on August 3, 2011.^[22] French Montana and Los also were announced as signees to the label in 2012.

On April 25, 2012, Mase featured alongside Puff Daddy on Wale's "Slight Work" remix, marking the first appearance of the Harlem rapper on record since 2010. Rumors began to start that Mase, as well as singer Omarion, were both signing to Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group. It was later revealed that Bad Boy artist French Montana was the reason Mase was making his third comeback. According to Montana, Mase was to serve an A&R role on Montana's major-label debut studio album, Excuse My French, as well as appearing on the remix of Montana's "Everything's a Go". Upon the album's release, Mase was not credited on the project. "I'm not sure what kind of decisions he's going to make," Montana said, "[but] I would love to see him in my camp." Mase briefly resigned to Bad Boy Records during this period, but left the label once again without any releases.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In April 2013, Cassie released her first full-length project seven years after her debut album, a mixtape titled RockaByeBaby, to positive reception. Rapper Los announced his departure from Bad Boy Records on March 19, 2014.^[23]

On October 5, 2015, Combs announced that Bad Boy would be distributed by Epic Records.^[24]^[25] This will mark the second time that Epic president L.A. Reid oversaw distribution for Bad Boy, having previously overseen distribution for the label fifteen years earlier after being appointed president of Arista in 2000. Despite founding the label in 1993, Bad Boy began celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2015 with a twenty-minute mega-medley performance at the BET Awards. It stretched into 2016, starting with the label's May reunion sold-out shows at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and originating the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour, starting in North America in the last week of August 2016.^[26]^[27]^[28]

Roster

Current

Act	Year signed	Releases under Bad Boy
Puff Daddy	Founder (1993)	5
Janelle Monáe	2008	3
King Combs^[29]	2016	2
Quincy^[30]	2016	—

Former

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The Hitmen is the production team for Bad Boy Records. The collective consisted of several notable producers and musicians that either worked solo or alongside Combs in composing tracks for the artists on Bad Boy as well as outside the label.^[33]

On August 20, 2015, it was announced that Kanye West was part of the Hitmen's roster.^[34]

Discography

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Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs was signed to the label in 1994 and has released 5 albums from it

Albums

Year	Information
1994	The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die Released: September 13, 1994 RIAA certification: 6× Platinum Chart positions: No.15 Billboard
1994	Craig Mack - Project: Funk da World Released: September 20, 1994 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.21 Billboard
1995	Faith Evans - Faith Released: August 29, 1995 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.22 Billboard
1996	Total - Total Released: January 30, 1996 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.23 Billboard
1996	112 - 112 Released: August 27, 1996 RIAA certification: 2× Platinum Chart positions: No.37 Billboard
1997	The Notorious B.I.G. - Life After Death Released: March 25, 1997 RIAA certification: Diamond (11× Platinum) Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
	Puff Daddy & the Family - No Way Out Released: July 22, 1997 RIAA certification: 7× Platinum Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
	Mase - Harlem World Released: October 28, 1997 RIAA certification: 4× Platinum Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
1998	The LOX - Money, Power & Respect Released: January 28, 1998 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.3 Billboard
	Faith Evans - Keep the Faith Released: October 27, 1998 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.6 Billboard
	Total - Kima, Keisha, and Pam Released: November 3, 1998 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.39 Billboard
	112 - Room 112 Released: November 10, 1998 RIAA certification: 2× Platinum Chart positions: No.20 Billboard
1999	Mase - Double Up Released: June 15, 1999 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.11 Billboard
	Puff Daddy - Forever Released: August 24, 1999 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.2 Billboard
	The Notorious B.I.G. - Born Again Released: December 7, 1999 RIAA certification: 2× Platinum Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
2000	Black Rob - Life Story Released: March 7, 2000 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.3 Billboard
	Carl Thomas - Emotional Released: April 18, 2000 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.9 Billboard
	Shyne - Shyne Released: September 26, 2000 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.5 Billboard
2001	Dream - It Was All a Dream Released: January 23, 2001 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.6 Billboard
	112 - Part III Released: March 20, 2001 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.2 Billboard
	P. Diddy & The Bad Boy Family - The Saga Continues... Released: July 10, 2001 Chart positions: No.2 Billboard
	Faith Evans - Faithfully Released: November 6, 2001 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.14 Billboard
	G. Dep - Child of the Ghetto Released: November 20, 2001 Chart positions: No.106 Billboard
2002	P. Diddy & the Bad Boy Family - We Invented the Remix Released: May 14, 2002 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
2003	Bad Boys II: The Soundtrack Released: July 15, 2003 RIAA certification: 2× Platinum Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
	Da Band - Too Hot for TV Released: September 30, 2003 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.2 Billboard
	Loon - Loon Released: October 21, 2003 Chart positions: No.6 Billboard
	112 - Hot & Wet Released: November 18, 2003 Chart positions: No.22 Billboard
2004	Carl Thomas - Let's Talk About It Released: March 23, 2004 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.4 Billboard
	Mario Winans - Hurt No More Released: April 20, 2004 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.2 Billboard
	8Ball & MJG - Living Legends Released: May 11, 2004 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.3 Billboard
	Mase - Welcome Back Released: August 24, 2004 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.4 Billboard
	New Edition - One Love Released: November 9, 2004 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.12 Billboard
2005	Boyz n da Hood - Boyz n da Hood Released: June 21, 2005 Chart positions: No.5 Billboard
	B5 - B5 Released: July 19, 2005 Chart positions: No.19 Billboard
	Black Rob - The Black Rob Report Released: July 19, 2005 Chart positions: No.40 Billboard
	The Notorious B.I.G. - Duets: The Final Chapter Released: December 20, 2005 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.3 Billboard
2006	Yung Joc - New Joc City Released: June 6, 2006 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.3 Billboard
	Cassie - Cassie Released: August 8, 2006 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.4 Billboard
	Danity Kane - Danity Kane Released: August 22, 2006 RIAA certification:2× Platinum Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
	Diddy - Press Play Released: October 17, 2006 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
2007	The Notorious B.I.G. - Greatest Hits Released: March 6, 2007 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
	8Ball & MJG - Ridin High Released: March 13, 2007 Chart positions: No.8 Billboard
	Yung Joc - Hustlenomics Released: August 28, 2007 Chart positions: No.3 Billboard
	B5 - Don't Talk, Just Listen Released: September 11, 2007 Chart positions: No.27 Billboard
	Gorilla Zoe - Welcome to the Zoo Released: September 25, 2007 Chart positions: No.18 Billboard
	Boyz n da Hood - Back Up n da Chevy Released: October 2, 2007 Chart positions: No.51 Billboard
2008	Cheri Dennis - In and Out of Love Released: February 26, 2008 Chart positions: No.74 Billboard
	Danity Kane - Welcome to the Dollhouse Released: March 18, 2008 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
	Day26 - Day26 Released: March 25, 2008 Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
	Elephant Man - Let's Get Physical Released: April 8, 2008
	Donnie Klang - Just a Rolling Stone Released: September 2, 2008 Chart positions: No.19 Billboard
2009	Notorious: The Soundtrack Released: January 13, 2009 Chart positions: No.4 Billboard
	Gorilla Zoe - Don't Feed da Animals Released: March 17, 2009 Chart positions: No.8 Billboard
	Day26 - Forever in a Day Released: April 14, 2009 Chart positions: No.2 Billboard
2010	Diddy – Dirty Money - Last Train to Paris Released: December 14, 2010 Chart positions: No.7 Billboard
2011	Gorilla Zoe - King Kong Released: June 14, 2011 Chart positions: No.56 Billboard
2012	Machine Gun Kelly - Lace Up Released: October 9, 2012 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.4 Billboard
2013	French Montana - Excuse My French Released: May 21, 2013 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.4 Billboard
2013	Janelle Monáe - The Electric Lady Released: September 10, 2013 Chart positions: No.5 Billboard
2015	Machine Gun Kelly - General Admission Released: October 16, 2015 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.4 Billboard
2015	Puff Daddy - MMM Released: December 18, 2015 Chart positions: No.45 Billboard R&B
2017	Machine Gun Kelly - bloom Released: May 12, 2017 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.8 Billboard
2017	French Montana - Jungle Rules Released: July 14, 2017 RIAA Certification: Gold Chart positions: No.3 Billboard
2018	Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer Released: April 27, 2018 Chart positions: No.6 Billboard
2019	French Montana - Montana Released: December 6, 2019 RIAA certification: Gold Chart positions: No.25 Billboard
2020	Machine Gun Kelly - Tickets to My Downfall Released: September 25, 2020 RIAA certification: Platinum Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
2021	French Montana - They Got Amnesia Released: November 19, 2021 Chart positions: No.59 Billboard
2022	Machine Gun Kelly - Mainstream Sellout Released: March 25, 2022 Chart positions: No.1 Billboard
2023	Janelle Monáe - The Age of Pleasure Released: June 9, 2023 Chart positions: No.17 Billboard

Label compilations

Year	Information
1998	Bad Boy Greatest Hits: Volume 1 Released: October 13, 1998 Singles: "Too Too Old For Me" by Jerome RIAA certification: Gold
2002	P. Diddy & Bad Boy Records Present... We Invented the Remix Released: May 14, 2002 Singles: "I Need a Girl (Part One)", "I Need a Girl (Part Two)", "Special Delivery (Remix)" RIAA certification: 2× Platinum
2004	Bad Boy's 10th Anniversary... The Hits Released: March 9, 2004 Singles: "Victory 2004" RIAA certification: Gold
2004	Bad Boy's R&B Hits Released: November 23, 2004
2016	Bad Boy 20th Anniversary Box Set Edition Released: August 12, 2016

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+[[Rhino Entertainment|Rhino]] (2005 – present; back catalog only)<br>[[Universal Records (1995−2006)|Universal]] (2003–2005)<br>[[Arista Records|Arista]] (1993–2002)
-| genre       = {{hlist|[[Hip-hop|Hip hop]]|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]|[[Pop music|pop]]|[[Rock music|rock]]}}
+| genre       = {{hlist|[[Hip-hop]]|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]|[[Pop music|pop]]|[[Rock music|rock]]}}
 | country     = United States
-| location    = New York City, New York, U.S.
+| location    = [[New York City]], U.S.
 }}
-'''Bad Boy Entertainment''', doing business as '''Bad Boy Records''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=74476166&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch|title=Trademark Status and Document Retrieval: Bad Boy Entertainment, inactive|website=tsdr.uspto.gov|access-date=June 17, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=86909275&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch|title=Trademark Status and Document Retrieval: Bad Boy Entertainment, active|website=tsdr.uspto.gov|access-date=June 17, 2024}}</ref> is an American record label founded in 1993 by rapper and record producer [[Sean Combs]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Horowitz |first1=Steven J. |title=Who's Who of Bad Boy Records |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/07/whos-who-of-bad-boy-records |website=[[Complex Networks]] |access-date=August 21, 2021 |language=en |date=July 29, 2016}}</ref><ref name="rollingstone">{{cite magazine | last = Gilmore | first = Mike | title = Puff Daddy Cometh | date = August 7, 1997 | magazine = [[Rolling Stone]] | url = https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/puffdaddy/articles/story/8898835/puff_daddy_cometh?source=puffdaddy_rssfeed | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071002102752/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/puffdaddy/articles/story/8898835/puff_daddy_cometh?source=puffdaddy_rssfeed | access-date = May 16, 2012 | url-status = dead | archive-date = October 2, 2007}}</ref> During the mid-1990s, the label signed [[hip-hop]] and [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] artists, beginning with [[the Notorious B.I.G.]] Following his commercial success, the label signed other acts, including [[Faith Evans]], [[Mase]], [[112 (band)|112]], [[Total (group)|Total]], [[The Lox]], [[Shyne]] and [[Carl Thomas (singer)|Carl Thomas]]. At its 1997 peak, Bad Boy was worth an estimated US$100 million.
+'''Bad Boy Entertainment''', doing business as '''Bad Boy Records''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=74476166&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch|title=Trademark Status and Document Retrieval: Bad Boy Entertainment, inactive|website=tsdr.uspto.gov|access-date=June 17, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=86909275&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch|title=Trademark Status and Document Retrieval: Bad Boy Entertainment, active|website=tsdr.uspto.gov|access-date=June 17, 2024}}</ref> is an American [[hip-hop]] record label founded by rapper [[Sean Combs]] in 1993.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Horowitz |first1=Steven J. |title=Who's Who of Bad Boy Records |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/07/whos-who-of-bad-boy-records |website=[[Complex Networks]] |access-date=August 21, 2021 |language=en |date=July 29, 2016}}</ref><ref name="rollingstone">{{cite magazine | last = Gilmore | first = Mike | title = Puff Daddy Cometh | date = August 7, 1997 | magazine = [[Rolling Stone]] | url = https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/puffdaddy/articles/story/8898835/puff_daddy_cometh?source=puffdaddy_rssfeed | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071002102752/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/puffdaddy/articles/story/8898835/puff_daddy_cometh?source=puffdaddy_rssfeed | access-date = May 16, 2012 | url-status = dead | archive-date = October 2, 2007}}</ref> During the mid-1990s, the label signed artists, beginning with [[the Notorious B.I.G.]] Following his commercial success, the label signed other acts, including [[Faith Evans]], [[Mase]], [[112 (band)|112]], [[Total (group)|Total]], [[the Lox]], [[Shyne]], and [[Carl Thomas (singer)|Carl Thomas]]. At its peak in 1997, Bad Boy was worth an estimated US$100 million.
+During the 2000s, Bad Boy Records signed several notable artists, including [[French Montana]], [[Machine Gun Kelly (musician)|Machine Gun Kelly]], [[Janelle Monáe]], and [[Cassie Ventura]].
-During the 2000s, the label signed artists including [[French Montana]], [[Machine Gun Kelly (musician)|Machine Gun Kelly]], [[Janelle Monáe]], and [[Cassie Ventura]]. In 2023, Combs created a successor label, Love Records, to independently release his fifth studio album, ''[[The Love Album: Off the Grid]]''.<ref> {{Cite web |last=Aswad |first=Jem |date=2022-05-10 |title=Sean 'Diddy' Combs Launches New R&B Label, Love Records |url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/sean-diddy-combs-love-records-motown-1235262678/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Variety}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Guerrasio |first1=Jason |title=Sean 'Diddy' Combs recently overtook Kanye West as hip-hop's second-highest earner — here's how he makes and spends his money|url=https://www.insider.com/sean-diddy-combs-worth-how-he-spends-makes-money?amp|website=Insider |access-date=March 25, 2023|language=en |date=November 5, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kaufman|first1=Gil|title=P. Diddy No Longer Has Total Bad Boy Control|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/okjd4w/p-diddy-no-longer-has-total-bad-boy-control|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325212208/https://www.mtv.com/news/okjd4w/p-diddy-no-longer-has-total-bad-boy-control|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2023|website=MTV|access-date=March 25, 2023|language=en|date=April 15, 2005}}</ref>
+In 2023, Combs founded a successor label titled Love Records. This venture was created to independently release his fifth studio album, ''[[The Love Album: Off the Grid]]'', in September of that year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aswad |first=Jem |date=2022-05-10 |title=Sean 'Diddy' Combs Launches New R&B Label, Love Records |url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/sean-diddy-combs-love-records-motown-1235262678/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Variety}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Guerrasio |first1=Jason |title=Sean 'Diddy' Combs recently overtook Kanye West as hip-hop's second-highest earner — here's how he makes and spends his money|url=https://www.insider.com/sean-diddy-combs-worth-how-he-spends-makes-money?amp|website=Insider |access-date=March 25, 2023|language=en |date=November 5, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kaufman|first1=Gil|title=P. Diddy No Longer Has Total Bad Boy Control|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/okjd4w/p-diddy-no-longer-has-total-bad-boy-control|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325212208/https://www.mtv.com/news/okjd4w/p-diddy-no-longer-has-total-bad-boy-control|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2023|website=MTV|access-date=March 25, 2023|language=en|date=April 15, 2005}}</ref>
 ==History==
 ===Beginnings===
-After his climb from a non-paid [[internship]] to becoming an [[A&R]] executive at [[Uptown Records|Uptown]], Sean "Puffy" Combs was fired in 1993 by [[Andre Harrell]] and founded his own label, Bad Boy Records, shortly after.<ref name="rollingstone"/> The label's first release was "[[Flava in Ya Ear]]" by [[Craig Mack]], followed quickly by Mack's debut album, ''[[Project Funk da World]]'' in 1994. On the heels of these releases came "Juicy" and ''[[Ready to Die]]'', the lead single and debut album from [[the Notorious B.I.G.]] (a.k.a. Biggie Smalls), released the same year. While Mack's album went Gold, ''Ready to Die'' achieved multi-platinum success. Dominating the charts in 1995, B.I.G. became one of the genre's biggest names of the day and Bad Boy's premier star. Also in 1995, the label continued its success with platinum releases by [[Total (group)|Total]] and [[Faith Evans]]. Bad Boy, meanwhile, staffed a bevy of in-house writer/producers,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nobel.osd.wednet.edu/wiki/pages/69D8c3R9r/Sean_Combs_Legacy_in_Hip_Hop.html |title=Unsupported Browser |access-date=April 20, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022042254/http://nobel.osd.wednet.edu/wiki/pages/69D8c3R9r/Sean_Combs_Legacy_in_Hip_Hop.html |archive-date=October 22, 2013 }}</ref> including: [[Easy Mo Bee]], [[Chucky Thompson]] and [[D-Dot|D Dot]]—each of whom are credited on a bulk of Bad Boy's releases during this time.
+After his climb from a non-paid [[internship]] to becoming an [[A&R]] executive at [[Uptown Records|Uptown]], Sean Combs was fired in 1993 by [[Andre Harrell]] and founded his own label, Bad Boy Records, shortly after.<ref name="rollingstone"/> The label's first release was "[[Flava in Ya Ear]]" by [[Craig Mack]], followed quickly by Mack's debut album, ''[[Project Funk da World]]'' in 1994. On the heels of these releases came "Juicy" and ''[[Ready to Die]]'', the lead single and debut album from [[the Notorious B.I.G.]], released the same year. While Mack's album went Gold, ''Ready to Die'' achieved multi-platinum success. Dominating the charts in 1995, the Notorious B.I.G. became one of the genre's biggest names of the day and Bad Boy's premier star. Also in 1995, the label continued its success with platinum releases by [[Total (group)|Total]] and [[Faith Evans]]. Bad Boy, meanwhile, staffed a bevy of in-house writer/producers,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nobel.osd.wednet.edu/wiki/pages/69D8c3R9r/Sean_Combs_Legacy_in_Hip_Hop.html |title=Unsupported Browser |access-date=April 20, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022042254/http://nobel.osd.wednet.edu/wiki/pages/69D8c3R9r/Sean_Combs_Legacy_in_Hip_Hop.html |archive-date=October 22, 2013 }}</ref> including: [[Easy Mo Bee]], [[Chucky Thompson]] and [[D-Dot]]—each of whom are credited on a bulk of Bad Boy's releases during this time.
 ===Feud with Death Row Records and loss of the Notorious B.I.G.===
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-The rapid success of the Notorious B.I.G., and Bad Boy as a company, raised some tensions, especially with the [[Beverly Hills, California]]-based [[Death Row Records]].  For 3 years leading up to 1995, [[West Coast hip hop]], dominated by labels such as Death Row, had been preeminent in mainstream Rap. [[Suge Knight]], CEO of Death Row, held Puff Daddy responsible for the shooting death of his friend Jake Robles, allegedly at the hands of Sean Combs' bodyguard Anthony "Wolf" Jones.  Tensions were heightened when Death Row signed [[2Pac]], who alleged that Bad Boy, notably the Notorious B.I.G. and Puff Daddy, had been complicit in his November 1994 shooting in Quad Studios in [[Times Square]].
+The rapid success of the Notorious B.I.G., and Bad Boy as a company, raised some tensions, especially with the [[Beverly Hills, California]]-based [[Death Row Records]].  For three years leading up to 1995, [[West Coast hip-hop]], dominated by labels such as Death Row, had been preeminent in mainstream rap. [[Suge Knight]], CEO of Death Row, held Combs responsible for the shooting death of his friend Jake Robles, allegedly at the hands of Combs' bodyguard Anthony "Wolf" Jones.  Tensions were heightened when Death Row signed [[2Pac]], who alleged that Bad Boy, notably the Notorious B.I.G. and Combs, had been complicit in his November 1994 shooting in Quad Studios in [[Times Square]].
-After the June 1996 release of 2Pac's "[[Hit 'Em Up]]", smearing Bad Boy, tensions escalated. 2Pac was shot in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]] on September 7, 1996, and died September 13. Bad Boy issued a statement of condolences. On March 9, 1997, while Bad Boy were preparing the release of the Notorious B.I.G.'s double album ''[[Life After Death]]'', he was killed in Los Angeles, California.  Their deaths left many to speculate if the coastal hostility had been responsible for their deaths.  The police investigations were criticized by public and judicial sources. Both cases remain officially unsolved.
+After the June 1996 release of 2Pac's "[[Hit 'Em Up]]", smearing Bad Boy, tensions escalated. 2Pac was [[Murder of Tupac Shakur|shot]] in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], on September 7, 1996, and died September 13. Bad Boy issued a statement of condolences. On March 9, 1997, while Bad Boy was preparing the release of the Notorious B.I.G.'s double album ''[[Life After Death]]'', he was [[Murder of the Notorious B.I.G.|killed]] in Los Angeles, California.  Their deaths left many to speculate if the coastal hostility had been responsible for their deaths. The police investigations were criticized by public and judicial sources. Both cases remain officially unsolved.
 ===Life after the Notorious B.I.G. and rebuilding the label===
-Posthumously, Biggie's ''Life After Death'' reached number one on the Billboard Top 200. Its first two singles, "Hypnotize" and "Mo Money, Mo Problems" also topped the singles charts. The album eventually sold over 10 million copies in the U.S. alone, and is one of the highest selling rap albums ever in the U.S..
+Posthumously, Biggie's ''Life After Death'' reached number one on the ''[[Billboard 200]]'' chart. Its first two singles, "AAaaaaaa" and "Mo Money, Mo Problems" also topped the singles charts. {{Citation needed span |daterJuly 2025|text=The album eventually sold over ten million copies in the U.S. alone, and is one of the highest-selling rap albums ever in the U.S.}}
+In 1996, Puff Daddy had begun recording his own solo debut album. The first single, "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down", peaked at number one on the rap, R&B, and pop charts that spring. In response to Biggie's death, the label rush-released a Puff Daddy tribute song, "[[I'll Be Missing You]]", which features Biggie's widow, Faith Evans, and Bad Boy's R&B singing group [[112 (group)|112]]. The single topped the charts for eleven weeks and became the hasty second single from Combs's album, ''[[No Way Out (Puff Daddy album)|No Way Out]]'', which was released in July 1997. The album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard 200'' chart with over 560,000 copies sold in its first week alone, and sold seven million copies in Apthr U.S. It features appearances from Mase, The LOX, Carl Thomas, and introduced Bad Boy signee ''[[Black Rob]]''.
-In 1996, Puff Daddy had begun recording his own solo debut album. The first single, "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down", peaked at No. 1 on the Rap, R&B, and pop charts that spring. In response to Biggie's death, the label rush-released a Puff Daddy tribute song, "[[I'll Be Missing You]]", which featured Biggie's widow, Faith Evans, and Bad Boy's R&B singing group [[112 (group)|112]]. The single topped the charts for eleven weeks and became the hasty second single from Combs' album, ''[[No Way Out (Puff Daddy album)|No Way Out]]'', which was released in July 1997. The album debuted at number one on the ''[[Billboard 200]]'' with over 560, 000 copies sold in its first week alone, and sold 7 million copies in America. It featured appearances from Mase, The LOX, Carl Thomas, and introduced Bad Boy signee ''[[Black Rob]]''. Mase, Combs' newest protégé, in the meantime was immediately thrust into the void that the Notorious B.I.G. left. His own debut album, ''[[Harlem World]]'', also released the same year, would go Quadruple Platinum. Due to the successive successes of ''Life After Death'', ''No Way Out'' and ''Harlem World'', by the end of 1997, Bad Boy as a label and brand name had hit a commercial peak. During this time, the label began to promote its latest signing [[the L.O.X.]], who had been prominently featured on various Bad Boy releases that year.
+Mase, Combs's newest protégé, in the meantime was immediately thrust into the void that the Notorious B.I.G. left. His own debut album, ''[[Harlem World]]'', also released the same year, would go quadruple platinum. Due to the successive successes of ''Life After Death'', ''No Way Out'' and ''Harlem World'', by the end of 1997, Bad Boy as a label and brand name had hit a commercial peak. During this time, the label began to promote its latest signing, the rap group [[The Lox]], who had been prominently featured on various Bad Boy releases that year.
-Bad Boy found success with rap group ''[[The LOX]]''. In January 1998, Bad Boy released the group's debut album, ''[[Money, Power & Respect]]'' to commercial success. It debuted within the top 3 on the ''[[Billboard 200]]'' and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album was executive produced by Combs and Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie, and featured guest appearances by Combs and Carl Thomas. That year, Combs decided to expand Bad Boy's roster to genres other than hip-hop and R&B, and subsequently signed [[Fuzzbubble]] to the label as its 1st rock act.<ref name="MTV">{{cite news|title= Puffy, Jimmy Page To Share "SNL" Stage |url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1427377/19980506/puff_daddy.jhtml |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20021122181031/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1427377/19980506/puff_daddy.jhtml |url-status= dead |archive-date= November 22, 2002 |publisher= [[MTV News]]. [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |access-date= August 13, 2008}}</ref> The group appeared on the rock remix of Puff Daddy's "[[It's All About the Benjamins]]", but parted ways with the label before releasing a full-length album.<ref>{{cite web|first= Gary |last= Glauber |work= [[PopMatters]] |title= Fuzzbubble: Demos, Out-takes and Rarities |url= http://www.popmatters.com/review/fuzzbubble-demos/ |date= January 5, 2003 |access-date= August 15, 2014}}</ref>
+Bad Boy found success with The Lox. In January 1998, Bad Boy released the group's debut album, ''[[Money, Power & Respect]]'' to commercial success. It debuted within the top three on the ''Billboard 200''chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album was executive produced by Combs and Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie, and features guest appearances by Combs and Carl Thomas. That year, Combs decided to expand Bad Boy's roster to genres other than hip-hop and R&B, and subsequently signed [[Fuzzbubble]] to the label as its first rock act.<ref name="MTV">{{cite news|title= Puffy, Jimmy Page to Share "SNL" Stage |url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1427377/19980506/puff_daddy.jhtml |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20021122181031/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1427377/19980506/puff_daddy.jhtml |url-status= dead |archive-date= November 22, 2002 |publisher= [[MTV News]]. [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |access-date= August 13, 2008}}</ref> The group appeared on the rock remix of Puff Daddy's "[[It's All About the Benjamins]]", but parted ways with the label before releasing a full-length album.<ref>{{cite web|first= Gary |last= Glauber |work= [[PopMatters]] |title= Fuzzbubble: Demos, Out-takes and Rarities |url= http://www.popmatters.com/review/fuzzbubble-demos/ |date= January 5, 2003 |access-date= August 15, 2014}}</ref>
-In the years to follow, Bad Boy saw a commercial decline. In 1999, Mase became religious and abruptly retired from the business, leaving a serious dent in the company, especially since his 2nd album had just been released. Bad Boy found some success with [[Shyne]], a young rapper from [[Brooklyn]], who garnered generally mixed reviews for his deep voice and slow flow—which many considered to be too reminiscent to, and perhaps a rip-off of the Notorious B.I.G., meanwhile, Combs' later albums failed to generate the same kind of acclaim that his debut had. In an attempt to further market himself, he underwent several name changes; from "Puff Daddy" to "Puffy" to "P. Diddy", to simply just "Diddy" then shortly Diddy- Dirty Money". But with the split of the group he abruptly returned to "Diddy". In June 1999, it was reported that Clive Davis and Arista had given Combs a $50 million advance on future earnings in 1998, but Bad Boy only generated around $30 million in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/1999/06/03/arista-huffing-puffing-over-puffys-50m/|title=ARISTA HUFFING & PUFFING OVER PUFFY'S $50M|date=June 3, 1999 |access-date= April 23, 2023}}</ref>
+In the years to follow, Bad Boy saw a commercial decline. In 1999, Mase became religious and abruptly retired from the business, leaving a serious dent in the company, especially since his second album had just been released. Bad Boy found some success with [[Shyne]], a young rapper from [[Brooklyn]], who received generally mixed reviews for his deep voice and slow flow—which many considered to be too reminiscent to, and perhaps a rip-off of the Notorious B.I.G., meanwhile, Combs's later albums failed to generate the same kind of acclaim that his debut had.
-As the 2000’s emerged, Bad Boy had noticeably floundered. Many of its more noted acts would eventually vacate the label, while those who remained saw their album sales dwindle as time went on. In spite of continually releasing new material, and various attempts at building artists to the status of Bad Boy's the Notorious B.I.G., few proved as successful as the company hoped. Bad Boy had success in 2000 with [[Black Rob]], a New York City rapper who began associating with Bad Boy in 1996. His album, ''[[Life Story (album)|Life Story]]'', was released through Bad Boy on March 27, 2000. The album debuted in the top 3 on the Billboard top 200, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
+In an attempt to further market himself, he underwent several name changes; from "Puff Daddy" to "Puffy" to "P. Diddy", to simply just "Diddy" then shortly Diddy- Dirty Money". But with the split of the group, he abruptly returned to "Diddy".
-On June 20, 2002, it was announced and confirmed that Combs and Bad Boy had parted ways with Arista Records after being with the label since its inception. Combs was able to walk away with ownership of Bad Boy's catalogue as well as recording roster.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/combs-bad-boy-arista-terminate-joint-venture-75351/|title= Combs' Bad Boy, Arista Terminate Joint Venture|magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date= April 11, 2023}}</ref> Around this same time, Combs began overseeing the tv show [[Making the Band|Making The Band 2]] for [[MTV]], a reality music show that focuses on the development of a group act. Making the Band 2's three seasons focused on Combs' new group, [[Bad Boy's Da Band]].
+In June 1999, it was reported that Clive Davis and Arista had given Combs a $50 million advance on future earnings in 1998, but Bad Boy only generated around $30 million in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/1999/06/03/arista-huffing-puffing-over-puffys-50m/|title=ARISTA HUFFING & PUFFING OVER PUFFY'S $50M|date=June 3, 1999 |access-date= April 23, 2023}}</ref>
+As the 2000s emerged, Bad Boy had noticeably floundered. Many of its more-noted acts would eventually vacate the label, while those who remained saw their album sales dwindle as time went on. In spite of continually releasing new material, and various attempts at building artists to the status of Bad Boy's the Notorious B.I.G., few proved as successful as the company hoped. Bad Boy had success in 2000 with [[Black Rob]], a New York City rapper who began associating with Bad Boy in 1996. His album ''[[Life Story (album)|Life Story]]'' was released through Bad Boy on March 27, 2000. The album debuted in the top three on the ''Billboard  200'' chart, and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
+On June 20, 2002, it was announced and confirmed that Combs and Bad Boy had parted ways with Arista Records after being with the label since its inception. Combs was able to walk away with ownership of Bad Boy's catalogue as well as recording roster.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/combs-bad-boy-arista-terminate-joint-venture-75351/|title= Combs' Bad Boy, Arista Terminate Joint Venture|magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date= April 11, 2023}}</ref> Around this same time, Combs began overseeing the television show ''[[Making the Band|Making The Band 2]]'' for [[MTV]], a reality music show that focuses on the development of a group act. ''Making the Band 2'''s three seasons focused on Combs's new group, [[Bad Boy's Da Band]].
 In January 2003, Combs and Bad Boy then entered talks with [[The Warner Music Group]]'s [[Elektra Records]] about Elektra possibly housing Bad Boy for a reported $10 million deal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2003/01/07/diddy-in-negotiations-for-itty-bitty-elektra-deal/|title=DIDDY IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITTY-BITTY ELEKTRA DEAL|date=January 7, 2003 |access-date= April 23, 2023}}</ref> However, the deal ultimately fell through. On February 6, 2003, it was announced and confirmed that Bad Boy had signed a distribution deal with [[The Universal Music Group]]'s [[Universal Records (1995)|Universal Records]]. Under terms of the deal, Combs would retain 100% of the company, while Universal would handle distribution and provide marketing and promotional support.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bad-boy-confirms-universal-pact-72421/|title=Bad Boy Confirms Universal Pact|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= April 23, 2023}}</ref> In September 2003, Bad Boy's Da Band released their debut studio album, ''[[Too Hot for TV]]''. The group's exposure on MTV helped the album secure a Gold certification by the [[RIAA]].
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 [[Southern rap]] duo [[8Ball & MJG]] released an album called ''Living Legends'' to some success in 2004, prompting the creation of Bad Boy South—which would eventually house acts such as [[Yung Joc]]. At this time, the label also signed a rapper named Aasim, whose Bad Boy debut album never been released.
-By January 2005, Bad Boy began clashing with Universal Records. It is alleged that the tension between the two labels stemmed from Combs believing that Universal had not done enough to market their music, while Universal in turn had refused to offer more money until Bad Boy started to produce more hit records. Though Bad boy's contract with Universal was set to expire in 2006, Combs had already began talking to other record labels, in particular [[The Warner Music Group]] and [[Sony Music]]'s [[Columbia Records]], for distribution.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2005/01/28/combs-bad-boy-label-universal-in-cash-clash/|title=COMBS' BAD BOY LABEL, UNIVERSAL IN CASH CLASH|date=January 28, 2005 |access-date= April 15, 2024}}</ref>
+By January 2005, Bad Boy began clashing with Universal Records. It is alleged that the tension between the two labels stemmed from Combs believing that Universal had not done enough to market their music, while Universal in turn had refused to offer more money until Bad Boy started to produce more hit records. Though Bad Boy's contract with Universal was set to expire in 2006, Combs had already began talking to other record labels, in particular [[The Warner Music Group]] and [[Sony Music]]'s [[Columbia Records]], for distribution.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2005/01/28/combs-bad-boy-label-universal-in-cash-clash/|title=COMBS' BAD BOY LABEL, UNIVERSAL IN CASH CLASH|date=January 28, 2005 |access-date= April 15, 2024}}</ref>
 ===Resurgence===
 In 2005, the company formed a joint venture with [[Warner Music Group]] (WMG). This saw WMG become the worldwide distributor of the company’s back catalog of classic hits, and take 50% equity in Bad Boy Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sean "P. Diddy" Combs And Bad Boy Entertainment Form Joint Venture With Warner Music Group |url=https://investors.wmg.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sean-pdiddy-combs-and-bad-boy-entertainment-form-joint-venture }}</ref> Combs, however, retained joint control over the label and could buy back his equity stake at a later date.
-Bad Boy would also see its fortunes improve in 2005,<ref>Tamara Conniff and Bill Werde (October 4, 2006). [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/57050/diddy-the-saga-continues Diddy: The Saga Continues]. Billboard. Accessed November 22, 2006.</ref> with the success of releases from new signees: [[Cassie Ventura|Cassie]] and [[Yung Joc]] (both of whom would score top five singles/debut albums). Also in 2006, Bad Boy hit paydirt with [[Making the Band|Making the Band 3's]] [[Danity Kane]], whose debut album topped the charts at No. 1 (the label's first chart topping album since the [[Bad Boys II (soundtrack)|Bad Boys II soundtrack]] three years prior), and spun off a top five single. Their second album, [[Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)|Welcome to the Dollhouse]] also debuted at No. 1, and contained the group's second top ten single "[[Damaged (Danity Kane song)|Damaged]]". Diddy also signed [[Day26]] and [[Donnie Klang]] to the label.
+Bad Boy would also see its fortunes improve in 2005,<ref>Tamara Conniff and Bill Werde (October 4, 2006). [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/57050/diddy-the-saga-continues Diddy: The Saga Continues]. Billboard. Accessed November 22, 2006.</ref> with the success of releases from new signees: [[Cassie Ventura|Cassie]] and [[Yung Joc]] (both of whom would score top-five singles/debut albums). Also in 2006, Bad Boy hit paydirt with [[Making the Band|''Making the Band 3'''s]] [[Danity Kane]], whose debut album topped the charts at number one (the label's first chart-topping album since the ''[[Bad Boys II (soundtrack)|Bad Boys II soundtrack]]'' three years prior), and spun off a top-five singles. Their second album, ''[[Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)|Welcome to the Dollhouse]]'', also debuted at number one, and contained the group's second top-ten single, "[[Damaged (Danity Kane song)|Damaged]]". Diddy also signed [[Day26]] and [[Donnie Klang]] to the label.
-However, by 2009, Combs had dissolved Danity Kane, terminating Aubrey O'Day's, D. Woods', Shannon Bex's and Aundrea Fimbres' contracts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609473/20090417/kane__danity.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090419001523/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609473/20090417/kane__danity.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 19, 2009|title=Danity Kane's Aundrea Fimbres Fired By Diddy|work=MTV News|access-date=March 4, 2015}}</ref> Dawn Richard remained signed working as solo artist and songwriter for Bad Boy. In March 2009, it was reported that Richard and Combs were assembling a new girl group but later formed [[Diddy – Dirty Money]], composed of Combs, Richard and a singer-songwriter named [[Kalenna Harper]]. In April 2009, Bad Boy also signed Red Cafe.
+However, by 2009, Combs had dissolved Danity Kane, terminating Aubrey O'Day's, D. Woods's, Shannon Bex's and Aundrea Fimbres's contracts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609473/20090417/kane__danity.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090419001523/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609473/20090417/kane__danity.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 19, 2009|title=Danity Kane's Aundrea Fimbres Fired By Diddy|work=MTV News|access-date=March 4, 2015}}</ref> Dawn Richard remained signed working as solo artist and songwriter for Bad Boy. In March 2009, it was reported that Richard and Combs were assembling a new girl group but later formed [[Diddy – Dirty Money]], composed of Combs, Richard and a singer-songwriter named [[Kalenna Harper]]. In April 2009, Bad Boy also signed Red Cafe.
-In September 2009, it was announced that Combs would be leaving [[Warner Music Group|Warner]], inking a new deal with Universal's [[Interscope Records]]. Under the terms of the new deal, Combs rebooted the Bad Boy name and trademark, to be operated through Interscope. The previous Bad Boy catalog and roster, however, remains under the control of Warner.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267267/diddy-exits-warner-music-last-train-coming-on-interscope|title=Diddy Exits Warner, 'Last Train' Coming On Interscope|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 4, 2015}}</ref>
+In September 2009, it was announced that Combs would be leaving WMG, inking a new deal with Universal's [[Interscope Records]]. Under the terms of the new deal, Combs rebooted the Bad Boy name and trademark, to be operated through Interscope. The previous Bad Boy catalog and roster, however, remains under the control of Warner.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267267/diddy-exits-warner-music-last-train-coming-on-interscope|title=Diddy Exits Warner, 'Last Train' Coming On Interscope|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 4, 2015}}</ref>
 ===2010–present===
-In 2010, Puff Daddy offered Mase a 1-year release from Bad Boy to settle their differences after the 2009 incident with Mase wanting to be released from Bad Boy. With this Mase decided to retire from rap for good, although he was to be reassigned to Bad Boy after his year break was done. In 2011, under his new deal with [[Interscope-Geffen-A&M]], Puff Daddy stated he was looking for new talent to add to his new Bad Boy roster. [[Jay Electronica]], who had close ties with Puff Daddy, was originally planned to be signed to the label but had signed with [[Jay-Z]]'s [[Roc Nation]] imprint instead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ruthlessblogs.com/2011/04/11/tyler-the-creator-speaks-on-odd-future-bidding-war/|title=Ruthlessblogs.com|access-date=March 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402101711/http://ruthlessblogs.com/2011/04/11/tyler-the-creator-speaks-on-odd-future-bidding-war/|archive-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://yodonbleekraps.com/2011/03/21/is-lil-b-signing-to-diddys-bad-boy-records/ |title=Is Lil B Signing to Diddy's Bad Boy Records? &#124; Hip-Hop News, Music, Entertainment Updates, Fashion & Sneakers |access-date=May 5, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727155617/http://yodonbleekraps.com/2011/03/21/is-lil-b-signing-to-diddys-bad-boy-records/ |archive-date=July 27, 2011 }}</ref> [[Machine Gun Kelly (rapper)|Machine Gun Kelly]] announced that he signed to Bad Boy/Interscope on August 3, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/posts/machine-gun-kelly-announces-deal-bad-boyinterscope-they-understood-our-idea|title=Machine Gun Kelly Announces Deal With Bad Boy/Interscope: 'They Understood Our Idea'|work=Vibe|date=August 3, 2011 |access-date=March 4, 2015}}</ref> [[French Montana]] and [[Los (rapper)|Los]] also were announced as signees to the label in 2012.
+In 2010, Puff Daddy offered Mase a one-year release from Bad Boy to settle their differences after the 2009 incident with Mase wanting to be released from Bad Boy. With this, Mase decided to retire from rap for good, although he was to be reassigned to Bad Boy after his year break was done.
+In 2011, under his new deal with [[Interscope-Geffen-A&M]], Puff Daddy stated he was looking for new talent to add to his new Bad Boy roster. [[Jay Electronica]], who had close ties with Puff Daddy, was originally planned to be signed to the label, but had signed with [[Jay-Z]]'s [[Roc Nation]] imprint instead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ruthlessblogs.com/2011/04/11/tyler-the-creator-speaks-on-odd-future-bidding-war/|title=Ruthlessblogs.com|access-date=March 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402101711/http://ruthlessblogs.com/2011/04/11/tyler-the-creator-speaks-on-odd-future-bidding-war/|archive-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://yodonbleekraps.com/2011/03/21/is-lil-b-signing-to-diddys-bad-boy-records/ |title=Is Lil B Signing to Diddy's Bad Boy Records? &#124; Hip-Hop News, Music, Entertainment Updates, Fashion & Sneakers |access-date=May 5, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727155617/http://yodonbleekraps.com/2011/03/21/is-lil-b-signing-to-diddys-bad-boy-records/ |archive-date=July 27, 2011 }}</ref> [[Machine Gun Kelly (rapper)|Machine Gun Kelly]] announced that he signed to Bad Boy/Interscope on August 3, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/posts/machine-gun-kelly-announces-deal-bad-boyinterscope-they-understood-our-idea|title=Machine Gun Kelly Announces Deal With Bad Boy/Interscope: 'They Understood Our Idea'|work=Vibe|date=August 3, 2011 |access-date=March 4, 2015}}</ref> [[French Montana]] and [[Los (rapper)|Los]] also were announced as signees to the label in 2012.
+On April 25, 2012, Mase featured alongside Puff Daddy on [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]]'s "Slight Work" remix, marking the first appearance of the Harlem rapper on record since 2010. Rumors began to start that Mase, as well as singer [[Omarion]], were both signing to Rick Ross's [[Maybach Music Group]]. It was later revealed that Bad Boy artist French Montana was the reason Mase was making his third comeback. According to Montana, Mase was to serve an [[A&R]] role on Montana's major-label debut studio album, ''[[Excuse My French (album)|Excuse My French]]'', as well as appearing on the remix of Montana's "Everything's a Go". Upon the album's release, Mase was not credited on the project. "I'm not sure what kind of decisions he's going to make," Montana said, "[but] I would love to see him in my camp." Mase briefly resigned to Bad Boy Records during this period, but left the label once again without any releases.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}}
-On April 25, 2012, Mase featured alongside Puff Daddy on [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]]'s "Slight Work" remix, marking the first appearance of the Harlem rapper on record since 2010. Rumors began to start that Mase, as well as singer [[Omarion]], were both signing to Rick Ross' [[Maybach Music Group]]. It was later revealed that Bad Boy artist French Montana was the reason Mase was making his third comeback. According to Montana, Mase is serving as an [[A&R]] representative on Montana's forthcoming Bad Boy debut, "[[Excuse My French (album)|Excuse My French]]", as well as appearing on the remix of Montana's "Everything's a Go". "I'm not sure what kind of decisions he's going to make," Montana says, "[but] I would love to see him in my camp." Mase is currently resigned to Bad Boy Records but has yet to announce whether he is resigned as part of a joint venture deal between Bad Boy and MMG. He later announced he had gotten his release from Bad Boy.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} In April 2013, Cassie released her first full-length project seven years after her debut album, a mixtape titled ''[[RockaByeBaby]]'', to positive reception. Rapper Los announced his departure from Bad Boy Records on March 19, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1724453/king-los-leaves-bad-boy.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140320100111/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1724453/king-los-leaves-bad-boy.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 20, 2014|title=King Los Leaves Bad Boy: Was Diddy's 'Nobody' Rant The Reason?|work=MTV News|access-date=March 4, 2015}}</ref>
+In April 2013, Cassie released her first full-length project seven years after her debut album, a mixtape titled ''[[RockaByeBaby]]'', to positive reception. Rapper [[Los (rapper)|Los]] announced his departure from Bad Boy Records on March 19, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1724453/king-los-leaves-bad-boy.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140320100111/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1724453/king-los-leaves-bad-boy.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 20, 2014|title=King Los Leaves Bad Boy: Was Diddy's 'Nobody' Rant The Reason?|work=MTV News|access-date=March 4, 2015}}</ref>
-On October 5, 2015, Combs announced that Bad Boy would be distributed by Epic Records.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hernandez|first1=Victoria|title=Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment Signs With Epic Records|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.35753/title.puff-daddys-bad-boy-entertainment-signs-with-epic-records|website=hiphopdx.com|date=October 5, 2015 |publisher=Cheri Media Group|access-date=October 8, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment Partners With Epic Records|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6715464/puff-daddy-bad-boy-partnership-epic-records|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 8, 2015}}</ref> This will mark the second time that Epic president [[L.A. Reid]] oversaw distribution for Bad Boy, having previously overseen distribution for the label 15 years earlier after being appointed president of [[Arista Records|Arista]] in 2000. Despite founding the label in 1993, Bad Boy began celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2015 with a 20-minute mega-[[medley (music)|medley]] performance at the [[BET Awards 2015#Performers|BET Awards]]. It stretched into 2016, starting with the label's May reunion sold-out shows at the [[Barclays Center]] in Brooklyn, and originating the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour, starting in North America in the last week of August 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bad-boy-plots-packed-20th-anniversary-box-set-20160712|title=Bad Boy Plots Packed 20th Anniversary Box Set|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=July 12, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/07/12/bad-boy-20-anniversary-box-set|title=Bad Boy Celebrating 20th Anniversary With Huge Box Set|work=[[The Fader]]|publisher=Andy Cohn|date=July 12, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/65503-puff-daddy-announces-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour-featuring-lil-kim-mase-faith-evans-mario-winans-more/|title=Puff Daddy Announces Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour Featuring Lil' Kim, Mase, Faith Evans, Mario Winans, More|work=Pitchfork Media|publisher=Condé Nast|date=May 16, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
+On October 5, 2015, Combs announced that Bad Boy would be distributed by Epic Records.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hernandez|first1=Victoria|title=Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment Signs With Epic Records|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.35753/title.puff-daddys-bad-boy-entertainment-signs-with-epic-records|website=hiphopdx.com|date=October 5, 2015 |publisher=Cheri Media Group|access-date=October 8, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment Partners With Epic Records|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6715464/puff-daddy-bad-boy-partnership-epic-records|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 8, 2015}}</ref> This will mark the second time that Epic president [[L.A. Reid]] oversaw distribution for Bad Boy, having previously overseen distribution for the label fifteen years earlier after being appointed president of [[Arista Records|Arista]] in 2000. Despite founding the label in 1993, Bad Boy began celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2015 with a twenty-minute mega-[[medley (music)|medley]] performance at the [[BET Awards 2015#Performers|BET Awards]]. It stretched into 2016, starting with the label's May reunion sold-out shows at the [[Barclays Center]] in Brooklyn, and originating the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour, starting in North America in the last week of August 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bad-boy-plots-packed-20th-anniversary-box-set-20160712|title=Bad Boy Plots Packed 20th Anniversary Box Set|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=July 12, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/07/12/bad-boy-20-anniversary-box-set|title=Bad Boy Celebrating 20th Anniversary With Huge Box Set|work=[[The Fader]]|publisher=Andy Cohn|date=July 12, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/65503-puff-daddy-announces-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour-featuring-lil-kim-mase-faith-evans-mario-winans-more/|title=Puff Daddy Announces Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour Featuring Lil' Kim, Mase, Faith Evans, Mario Winans, More|work=Pitchfork Media|publisher=Condé Nast|date=May 16, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
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+|[[King Combs]]<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/diddy-shares-how-king-combs-is-keeping-bad-boy-entertainment-alive-1235185006/|title=Diddy Explains How Son King Combs Is Keeping Bad Boy Entertainment Alive|first=Starr|last=Bowenbank|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=December 12, 2022}}</ref>
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