Sean Combs, known professionally as P. Diddy, is renowned for his role in launching the careers of music legends such as the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Usher. The artist from Harlem has delivered numerous hits that have achieved remarkable success on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 charts.
P. Diddy’s debut studio album, No Way Out, has received a septuple platinum certification from the RIAA. One of his standout tracks, I’ll Be Missing You, dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 weeks and marked the milestone of being the first hip-hop song to reach the number one position on the chart.
In 1997, P. Diddy set a Guinness World Record for being the Most Successful Rap Producer. He was inducted into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2021. His accolades include the BET Lifetime Achievement Award and the Key to New York City, awarded in June 2022 and September 2023, respectively. This article highlights some of the most streamed songs by P. Diddy on Spotify.
Disclaimer: This article ranks the songs based on their Spotify streams as of the time of writing.
Exploring P. Diddy’s Popular Tracks: I’ll Be Missing You, Bad Boy for Life, and More
1) I’ll Be Missing You (609,141,622 Spotify streams)
I’ll Be Missing You is a blend of rap-rock and soft-rock dedicated to the memory of The Notorious B.I.G., featuring contributions from Faith Evans and the R&B group 112. Released on May 27, 1997, as the second single from P. Diddy’s No Way Out album, the song has become iconic.
The songwriting credits include Faith Evans, Sting, and Todd Gaither. The track won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards and spent an impressive eleven weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. The heartfelt chorus articulates themes of loss and longing:
“Every step I take / Every move I make / Every single day, every time I pray / I’ll be missin’ you / Thinkin’ of the day / When you went away / What a life to take, what a bond to break / I’ll be missin’ you (I miss you, B.I.G.)”
2) Bad Boy for Life (134,052,532 Spotify streams)
Bad Boy for Life is featured on P. Diddy’s 2001 album, The Saga Continues. This hip-hop and rap-rock anthem includes vocals from Mark Curry and Black Rob, with songwriting credits to Dorsey Wesley, Mark Curry, Robert Ross, and James Fisher. The track reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon release.
The song exemplifies the resilience and strength of the Bad Boy label, defending against rumors of its decline. The chorus emphatically declares:
“We ain’t goin’ nowhere / We ain’t goin’ nowhere / We can’t be stopped now / ‘Cause it’s Bad Boy for life / We ain’t goin’ nowhere (Uh-uh) / We ain’t (Uh-uh) goin’ nowhere (Uh-huh) / We can’t be stopped now (Bad Boy) / ‘Cause it’s Bad Boy for life (Come on)”
3) Victory (70,311,978 Spotify streams)
Victory is an East Coast hip-hop track with Mafioso-themed lyrics, released on March 17, 1998, as the fifth and final single from No Way Out. Featuring contributions from Busta Rhymes and verses recorded by the late Notorious B.I.G., just days before his tragic passing.
The song peaked at number nineteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a gold certification from the RIAA later that year. With its themes of domination, winning, and self-assurance, the third verse powerfully delivers these sentiments:
“Put your money on the table and get your math on / Break it down, split it up, get your laugh on / See you later, dawg, I’ma get my stash on / There’s a bed full of money that I get my ass on / I never lose the passion to go Platinum / Said I’d live it up ’til all the cash gone”
4) It’s All About the Benjamins (67,355,490 Spotify streams)
Released on August 12, 1997, It’s All About the Benjamins features vocals from the Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Kim, and the Lox, along with an uncredited vocal arrangement by Missy Elliot and a guitar hook from Marc Solomon.
The term “Benjamins”refers to the $100 bill, and the song celebrates the pursuit of wealth and a lavish lifestyle. The second verse offers a glimpse into this passionate vacillation:
“I wanna hold figures, f**k bein’ a broke nigga / Drinkin’ malt liquor, drivin’ a broke Vigor / I’m with Mo’ sippers, watched by gold diggers (Uh) / Rocking Girbaud denims with gold zippers (Come on) / Lost your touch, we kept ours”
5) Been Around the World (57,847,963 Spotify streams)
This East Coast rap song features Mase and the Notorious B.I.G., who sings a sampled interpolation of Lisa Stanfield’s hit “All Around the World.”
Been Around the World was released on November 14, 1997, as the fourth single from No Way Out. The track includes writing credits from P. Diddy, Mason Betha, Ron Lawrence, Christopher Wallace, and David Bowie.
Peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, the song reflects on the challenges P. Diddy has faced in his journey, with the chorus echoing the essence of his experiences:
“Been around the world and I, I, I / And we been playa hated (Yeah, yeah, uh-huh, we been playa hated) / I don’t know and I don’t know why / Why they want us faded (Why, why they want us fated?) / I don’t know why they hate us (Why they hate us?)”
6) Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down (54,877,427 Spotify streams)
Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down is P. Diddy’s debut single featuring rapper Mase, initially released to Rhythmic Contemporary radio in December 1996, followed by its official release on January 7, 1997.
The song debuted at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 before climbing to number one for six consecutive weeks.
With a motivating message to remain committed to one’s goals despite challenges, the refrain encapsulates this uplifting theme:
“Can’t nobody take my pride (Uh-uh, uh-uh) / Can’t nobody hold me down / Oh, no / I got to keep on movin’ / Can’t nobody take my pride (Uh-uh, uh-uh) / Can’t nobody hold me down / Oh, no / I got to keep on movin’”
7) Last Night (50,254,093 Spotify streams)
Last Night is an R&B song released on February 27, 2007, through Atlantic and Bad Boy Records as the third single from P. Diddy’s fourth studio album, Press Play.
The track peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the second single from Press Play to enter the top 10.
In Last Night, P. Diddy reveals his vulnerability, pleading with his lover to return. The poignant chorus poignantly captures his despair:
“Last night (Oh, last night), I couldn’t even get an answer / (Oh baby, what you wanna do to me?) / I tried to call (Alright), but my pride wouldn’t let me dial / (Why would you just hurt me, baby? Oh) / And I’m sitting here, with this blank expression”
8) Gotta Move On (46,864,345 Spotify streams)
Gotta Move On, a Dancehall track released on June 17, 2022, is part of the expanded version of The Love Album: Off the Grid. The song features Bryson Tiller and was collaboratively crafted by P. Diddy, Jerome Monroe, Kentaro Kawamura, Joshua Huizar, and Olubowale Victor, among others.
The track reached number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking P. Diddy’s first appearance on the chart since his 2010 hit, Coming Home. The lyrics emphasize themes of unrequited love and healing, particularly evident in the chorus:
“She don’t want my love, I guess I gotta move on / Yeah, oh yeah (Oh yeah), oh yeah (Oh nah, woah) / Oh but, if she don’t want my love, I guess I gotta move on / Oh yeah, yeah, oh yeah, oh no (Come on) / If she don’t want my love, I’m guessin’ I gotta move on, I guess”
Other notable songs by P. Diddy include Satisfy You, Another One of You, Tell Me, and Creepin.
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