Love Records (Sean Combs)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Predecessor | Bad Boy Records |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Sean "Diddy" Combs |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Sean "Diddy" Combs (Founder) |
| Products | Music recordings, music publishing |
| Parent | Motown (distribution partner) |
Love Records is a United States-based music label created by rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2022. The company was launched primarily to independently distribute Combs's fifth studio project, The Love Album: Off the Grid (2023). The label's roster includes American songwriter Jozzy, who has released one extended play (EP) under Love Records. By 2025, the valuation of Love Records is projected to range between $10 million and $30 million.
Formation and Early Years (2021–2024)
After a break following his 2014 release 11 11, Combs re-entered the music scene with the introduction of Love Records in 2022. This new venture, formed in collaboration with Motown, serves as the successor to his previous imprint, Bad Boy Records. Both Love Records and Motown initially collaborated on the distribution of Combs's fifth album, The Love Album: Off the Grid (2023).
On September 12, 2022, Love Records welcomed its inaugural artist, Jozzy. Despite Motown’s involvement, Combs chose to release his album independently via Love Records on September 15, 2023. The album achieved moderate placement on the Billboard 200 chart and garnered favorable reviews from critics, including a nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
Operational Pause (2024–present)
In March 2024, multiple properties owned by Combs were subjected to raids conducted by the Department of Homeland Security. Subsequently, in September of that year, he faced federal charges encompassing sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and violations under the racketeering statute. The investigation uncovered controlled substances such as ketamine, ecstasy, and GHB. His court proceedings commenced on May 5, 2025; on July 2, he was convicted solely for transportation to engage in prostitution but was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking allegations. These legal developments resulted in a suspension of Love Records' activities.
Current
| Artist | Signed Year |
Releases on Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Combs | Founder (2022) | 1 |
| Jozzy | 2022 | 1 |
Discography
| Year | Details |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid
|
Jozzy – Songs for Women, Free Game for N****s EP
|
References
- 2022 establishments in New York City
- American companies established in 2022
- Contemporary R&B record labels
- Hip-hop record labels
- Mass media companies based in New York City
- Music production companies
- Music publishing companies of the United States
- Record labels based in New York (state)
- Record labels established in 2022
- Vanity record labels