Love Records (Diddy)
| Love Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Sean Combs |
| Status | Active |
| 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 was created to independently release Combs's fifth album, The Love Album: Off the Grid (2023), though American songwriter Jozzy has signed with the label and released one extended play (EP).[1][2][3] As of 2025, Love Records is currently estimated to be worth $10–30 million.
History
Beginnings (2021–2024)
After his last album, 11 11 in 2014, Sean Combs would take a long break from making music. In 2021, rumors circulated that Combs was making a musical return. In 2022, Combs announced the formation of Love Records, in a joint venture with Motown, as a successor to his Bad Boy Records brand. Both Motown and Love were to release Combs' fifth album, The Love Album: Off the Grid (2023).
Love Records' first artist, Jozzy, was signed on September 12, 2022. Despite the label's deal with Motown, Combs' fifth album was released independently on solely Love Records on September 15, 2023. It moderately entered the Billboard 200 and gained mostly positive reviews from critics, earning a nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.[4][5]
Hiatus (2024–present)
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
Current
| Act | Year signed |
Releases under Love |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Combs | Founder (2022) | 1 |
| Jozzy | 2022 | 1 |
Discography
| Year | Information |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Diddy - The Love Album: Off the Grid
|
Jozzy - Songs for Women, Free Game for N****s EP
|
References
- ^ 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.