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Bad Boy Records (or Bad Boy Entertainment) is an American record label founded in 1993 by Sean "Puffy" Combs. During the late 1990s, the label signed numerous artists including Craig Mack, The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, Mase, 112, Total, The Lox, Shyne and Carl Thomas. At its 1997 peak, Bad Boy was worth an estimated US$100 million.
- The Notorious B.I.G. The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie, is regarded as arguably one of the greatest rappers ever. Biggie's success when signed to Bad Boy Records propelled the label to new heights and established them as the premier rap collective on the East Coast.
- Craig Mack. Craig Mack signed to Bad Boy Records in 1993 and was the first rapper to release music under the Bad Boy label. Mack gained national fame with his 1994 single "Flava in Ya Ear."
- Faith Evans. Faith Evans was the first female artist to sign with Bad Boy Records in 1994. Before releasing her debut album, Evans wrote and provided background vocals to Usher and Mary J. Blige.
- Ma$e. After Biggie's death, Ma$e became the top artist for Bad Boys Records. In 1997 and 1998, Ma$e recorded five platinum singles and five US No. 1 singles, including "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down," "Mo Money More Problems," "Been Around the World," "Feel So Good," "What You Want," and "Lookin' At Me."
Bad Boy Entertainment is a legendary record label celebrated for delivering a catalog of timeless music, a roster of iconic artists, and igniting a movement in Hip Hop that has continued defining the culture for over 30 years.
Jun 22, 2017 · The new documentary Can't Stop Won't Stop tells the story of Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records around a 2016 concert that reunited some of the label's stars. Bad Boy Records and its founder,...
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Nov 5, 2015 · Despite its success, and likely because of it, Bad Boy was embroiled in a bitter, media-fueled rivalry with another major player on the rap scene, the L.A.-based Death Row Records, founded by...
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- Gerrick D. Kennedy
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Jun 6, 2016 · But one of the culture's most hallowed chambers is Bad Boy Records, which served as a catalyst for hip-hop's evolution into the mainstream phenomenon it became during the label's reign atop...
Dec 4, 2020 · 1. Puff Daddy [feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Busta Rhymes] - Victory (Official Music Video) Bad Boy Entertainment. •. 2.3M views • 7 years ago. Mase - Feel So Good (Official Music Video) [HD]...
