Yannique Barker (born January 25, 1985), better known by his stage name Stack$, is an American Hip hop musician from Miami who grew up in Washington, D.C. Stack$ earned his name from a Miami rapper, Brisco, referring to his "ill" songwriting skills and multi-dimensional personality. His father managed Sly & the Family Stone, and Peaches & Herb, while co-producing “Midnight Train to Georgia” with his partner, Tony Camillo, before he founded a hugely successful aerospace company, and then later moved the family to Miami. Stack$ Birth name Yannique Barker Born January 25, 1985 (1985-01-25) (age 25) Washington, D.C., U.S. Origin Miami, Florida, U.S. Genres Hip hop, R&B Occupations Rapper, producer, musician, songwriter, singer Years active 2004–present Labels SoBe Entertainment (2004-Present) Cash Money Records (2006-2008) Associated acts Brooke Hogan Sean John Combs (November 4, 1969), currently known by his stage name Diddy, is an American record producer, rapper, actor, men's fashion designer, entrepreneur and dancer. He won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally known as Puff Daddy and then as P. Diddy (Puff and Puffy being often used as a nickname, but never as recording names). In August 2005, he changed his stage name to "Diddy". He continues to use the name P. Diddy in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, the latter after a legal battle with another artist, Richard "Diddy" Dearlove. In June 2008 Combs' representative denied rumors of another name change. His business interests under the umbrella of Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide include Bad Boy Records; the clothing lines Sean John; Sean by Sean Combs, a movie production company; and two restaurants. He has taken the roles of recording executive, performer, producer of MTV's Making the Band, writer, arranger, clothing designer, and Broadway actor. Combs is one of the richest hip-hop performers, having a net worth estimated at US $346 million in 2006. He was portrayed by Derek Luke in the biopic of The Notorious B.I.G. called Notorious. Background information Birth name Sean John Combs Also known as Diddy, P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, Puffy, Sean John Born November 4, 1969 (1969-11-04) (age 40) Harlem, New York Origin Mount Vernon, New York, United States Genres Hip hop, R&B, pop, dance-pop Occupations Rapper, record producer, actor, fashion designer, dancer, singer Years active 1991–present Labels Bad Boy, Interscope Associated acts The Notorious B.I.G., Lil' Kim, Mase, Mary J. Blige, Black Rob, Nas, Jay-Z, Faith Evans, Cassie (singer), 8Ball & MJG, Jagged Edge.