Biography: Diddy: birth name: Sean John Combs; aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy and Puffy. Diddy was born on November 4, 1969 in the public housing projects of Harlem, New York. Diddy’s height: 5 feet 10 1/2 (179 cm); Zodiac Sign: Scorpio.

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Diddy besides having so many stage names is a man of many talents. He’s a rapper, record producer, actor, men’s fashion designer, entrepreneur and dancer. His business interests are under the umbrella of Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide which include Bad Boy Records, the clothing lines Sean John and Sean by Sean Combs, a movie production company, and two restaurants.

Sean Diddy Combs, the hip-hop icon and fashion mogul received a star on Hollywood’s “Walk of Fame” on Friday, becoming the first male rapper to be honored on the famous stretch of sidewalk. Congratulations!”Today is one of the best days of my life,” Combs said as fans shouted “We love you Diddy!”

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“Today is proof if you believe, all your dreams can come true,” said Combs, thanking late honorary mayor of Hollywood Johnny Grant, “who made all this possible.”