Bad boy records biography channel

Key Dates:

1992:

Bad Boy label is founded by Sean Combs at Uptown Records.

1993:

Combs leaves Uptown for a new distribution deal with Arista.

1994:

First release by rapper Notorious B.I.G. tops charts for Bad Boy.

1995:

Bad Boy is named number one rap label by Billboard magazine.

1996:

Combs renegotiates his contract with Arista, becoming joint owner.

1997:

The first Justin's restaurant opens; Notorious B.

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Where to Stream the New Diddy Documentary, ‘Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy’

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Peacock has just released Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, a new original documentary chronicling the rise and dramatic fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs.

At a Glance: How to Watch Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy Documentary

• Stream: Peacock
• Release Date: Jan. 14

Tracing Diddy’s childhood through to his recent arrest and continuing criminal charges, the documentary promises interviews with those closest to the disgraced music mogul, as well as never-before-seen footage from his infamous parties.

Below is everything you need to know about the buzzy new documentary, including where to stream Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, when it comes out, and information on other Diddy documentaries.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns lucrative music rights to Bad Boy Records artists

Mark Savage

BBC Music Correspondent

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In a rare move, Sean "Diddy" Combs has returned some music rights to artists and songwriters who were signed to his label, instead of cashing in on them.

Bad Boy Records was one of the biggest rap labels of the 1990s, home to artists like Ma$e, Faith Evans, 112, The Lox and Notorious B.I.G.

Those acts have now been given back control of their songwriting rights.

A source with knowledge of the deal said Combs had previously been offered millions of dollars to sell the rights.

The value of music publishing rights has increased dramatically in recent years, with artists like Bob Dylan, Neil ung, Debbie Harry, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks and Shakira foregoing future royalties in exchange for nine-figure sums.

Combs declined those offers in favour of "giving back to the people who helped build his company&qu