Sean Combs is a media mogul, music legend, and convicted felon. (In July, Combs was found guilty on two counts of exploitation and is currently serving a federal prison sentence.) Born with an insatiable thirst for fame and a knack for spotting talent, Combs quickly rose through the music industry ranks with Bad Boy Entertainment. He also played a crucial role in introducing hip-hop to the masses and launching the careers of dozens of generation-defining artists. But along the way, a darker murky aura lurked beneath his ambitions—much of which came to light following R&B singer Casandra Ventura's November 2023 lawsuit against Combs.