Sean Combs is one of the lucky few to live a charmed life. As one of the most popular hip-hop performers of all time, Combs has earned a fortune selling more records than any other artist in the same genre. In addition to his wealth, Combs solidified his status as the “King of Rap” by winning three Grammy Awards and several MTV Music Awards.
But aside from being one of the most sought-after performers of this generation, Combs is also busy with several business ventures. In fact, for his multiple entrepreneurial endeavors, he was named one of the top ten celebrity entrepreneurs. It all started when he created his own record label, Bad Boy Records. He took what he learned as an intern at Uptown Records to build a successful company, a home to many of the greatest hip-hop and rhythm and blues stars today. As Bad Boy became one of the hottest labels in rap, Combs’s journey as an entrepreneur took off.
While his business looked promising, Combs’s personal life started to fall apart. Notorious B.I.G., a Bad Boy artist and one of Combs’s best friends, was murdered at the peak of his career. Combs himself was arrested soon after for weapons violations and assault charges. He made a comeback by establishing a clothing line, Sean John, in 1998. Hip-hop fashion brought him a great deal of success, even winning the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Menswear Designer of the Year award in 2004.
Combs’s entrepreneurial skills are fueled by innovation. He made revolutionary changes in the music and fashion industry. He entered the food business and now owns a number of restaurants as well. Described by his peers as a shrewd businessman, he is known for striking while the iron is hot and making the most of his success as and when it comes.
From Puffy to P Diddy, entrepreneur, rapper and actor, Combs has successfully transcended multiple industries and managed to come out on top.
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