BLOG#8 SEAN COMBS "HERO AT LARGE"

"Can't stop,Won't stop", "I've been doing this for over ten years", are just some of  the many lyrics by the man who call himself Sean(Puffy)Combs.


Sean John Combs is the son of Janice and Melvin Combs, born November 4,1969 in Harlem, but grew up in Mount Vernon, New York. As a young kid Sean played football at Mount Saint Michael Academy; where he later on graduated (1987). Sean attended Howard University where he found his niche for marketing and had a reputation for being a party promoter. He eventually became an intern at UPTOWN RECORDS as a talent director. Mr.Combs was instrumental in developing the careers of the group JODECI as well as signing and producing hits for MARY J.BLIGE. In 1997 after leaving uptown records Sean established his own company called BAD BOY RECORDS. Combs began signing acts to Bad Boy; some of that talent was Carl Thomas, Faith Evans, 112, Total, and Father MC. He also produced tracks for the likes of Usher, Lil Kim, TLC, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, and Aretha Franklin just to name a few. The man we call P.Diddy didn't stop there: known for his sleek style and aggressive attitude to be great at what ever he does, launched his clothing line SEAN JOHN in 1998.

His clothing line was nominated for the council of fashion designers of america (CFDA) award in 2000 and 2004. Puffy also designs the green alternate jerseys for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2008 Sean acquired the Enyce clothing line and helped develop the Ciroc brand which is a premium vodka line. And remember "Don't Drink and Drive". In addition to his clothing line Puffy owns an upscale restaurant chain called Justin's named after his son in Atlanta. He also launched his fragrance "I am King" under the Sean John brand. The list for this gentlemen goes on and on. Fortune magazine featured him as one of the 40 richest people under 40 in 2002, and his estimated worth is 475 million in 2010.

There may not be enough words to explain the great achievements this man has accomplished. What I can say is I admire his leadership, consistency, and never being afraid to take a chance. Sean Combs has exemplified in more ways then one how to be creative and short get paid for it as well (LOL). Many people see Mr.Combs as a Bad Boy, some see him as a hero, but to his family he is plain old Sean John Combs. Take a moment and check out Puffy's 2011 fashion show.