Love Records (Diddy)
| Love Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Sean Combs |
| Status | Active; on pause since 2024 |
| Distributor(s) | Motown (2022–present) |
| Genre | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City, U.S. |
Love Records is an American hip-hop record label founded by Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2022.[1] The label, in which was originally created to independently launch Combs 2023 album The Love Album: Off the Grid, currently houses artists such as Diddy himself, Jozzy, and others.[1][2][3] As of 2025, Love Records is currently estimated to be worth $10-30 million.
History
[edit]Beginnings
[edit]After his last album, 11 11 in 2014, Diddy would take a long break from making music. In 2021, rumors circulated that Diddy was making a musical return. In 2022, diddy announced the formation of Love Records, a label intended to independently launch Combs returning album The Love Album: Off the Grid in 2023. The first artist, Jozzy, was signed on September 12, 2022. Diddy's return album would release September 15, 2023, to critically acclaimed reviews.[4][5]
Hiatus (2024-present)
[edit]In March 2024, several of Combs' properties were raided by the Department of Homeland Security, and that September he was charged with federal sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering.[6] The search found various narcotics, like ketamine, ecstasy, GHB,[7] His trial began on May 5, 2025, and on July 2, he was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution and not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, thus putting a pause on Love Records.[8][9]
Roster
[edit]Current
[edit]| Act | Year signed |
Releases under Love |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Combs | Founder (2022) | 1 |
| Jozzy | 2022 | 1 |
Personal
[edit]Cardiak
Eric Bellinger
Hitmaka
Discography
[edit]| Year | Information |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Diddy - The Love Album: Off the Grid
|
Jozzy - Songs for Women, Free Game for N****s EP
|
References
[edit]- ^ a b Aswad, Jem (May 10, 2022). "Sean 'Diddy' Combs Launches New R&B Label, Love Records". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ Guerrasio, Jason (November 5, 2022). "Sean 'Diddy' Combs recently overtook Kanye West as hip-hop's second-highest earner — here's how he makes and spends his money". Insider. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (April 15, 2005). "P. Diddy No Longer Has Total Bad Boy Control". MTV. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ JT (September 22, 2023). "Final First Week Numbers For Rod Wave, Diddy and Sleepy Hallow". HipHopLately. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ ANTWANE FOLK (September 26, 2023). "Diddy's 'The Love Album: Off The Grid' Lands Top 10 Debut on Billboard's R&B Albums Chart". Rates R&B. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Singh, Maanvi (March 26, 2024). "Federal agents raid multiple properties of Sean "Diddy" Combs". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ Do Couto, Sarah (September 26, 2024). "Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer tries to explain rapper's 1,000 baby oil bottles". Global News. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Sisak, Michael R.; Neumeister, Larry (May 5, 2025). "Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection". Associated Press. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ Rosner, Elizabeth; Quinn, Liam; Brachfeld, Ben (May 12, 2025). "Sean "Diddy" Combs' Trial Starts in N.Y.C. with Opening Statements: Live Updates". People. Archived from the original on June 25, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025.