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Diddy album debuts at number one
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Diddy has changed his name several times
Rapper Diddy has gone to number one in the US album charts - the first time he has done so for nearly 10 years.

The album, titled Press Play, features collaborations with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Mary J Blige and Jamie Foxx.

Press Play has sold about 170,000 copies in its debut week.

Diddy goes by his real name Sean Combs in the UK after he agreed a settlement with a music producer already known by that name.

He used to be known as P Diddy but dropped the "P" last year. He had already changed his nickname once - from Puff Daddy to P Diddy in 2001.

His previous albums include No Way Out and The Saga Continues.




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