Sean Combs (Hip-Hop Stars) - Tapa dura

Call him ""Puffy,"" ""Puff Daddy,"" P. Diddy,"" ""Diddy,"" or even ""Sean"" - by whatever name he currently goes by, Sean Combs is a hip-hop star extraordinaire. With unquenchable determination and aspiration, plus a dashing sense of style and showmanship, Combs has achieved whatever he puts his mind to, attaining an incredible amount of wealth and success despite the obstacles he has had to endure. From humble Harlem beginnings to global commodity, the story of Sean Combs depicts the ultimate American dream. This new full-color biography features informative sidebars, a comprehensive discography, and an in-depth chronology that highlight the fascinating life and times of this entrepreneurial - and mercurial - superstar.

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Yusuf Jah is the author of Uprising: Crips and Bloods Tell the Story of America's Youth in Crossfire. He has also written two other books relating to the Black community and has lectured in colleges across the country.