Craig David and Sean “Diddy” Combs have crossed paths several times throughout their careers, as both are influential figures in the music industry. Craig, a British singer-songwriter known for his 2000 debut album *Born to Do It* and hits like “Re-Rewind,” has built a successful career that spans over two decades. Meanwhile, Diddy, the hip hop mogul behind **Bad Boy Records**, has made his mark as a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur.
### **Turning Down a Record Deal from Diddy**
At the peak of Craig David’s rise to fame in the early 2000s, Diddy offered him a record deal with **Bad Boy Records**, a label known for signing artists like **The Notorious B.I.G.**, **Faith Evans**, and later **Machine Gun Kelly** and **Cassie Ventura**. Craig declined the offer, but in a 2001 interview, he recalled how flattered he was to receive the call personally from Diddy, who was then known as Puffy. He described it as one of the highlights of his career, despite ultimately deciding to pursue his own path.
### **Partying in Miami and Neighboring Homes**
Over the years, Craig and Diddy became neighbors in **Miami**, where they each hosted notable parties. Craig is not only a singer but also a DJ, and his **TS5 DJ sets**, which began as exclusive pre-parties in his Miami penthouse, grew into a global brand. In a 2015 interview with BuzzFeed, Craig shared details about his Miami house parties, which were attended by a wide variety of people, including Diddy. Craig praised Diddy’s ability to throw spectacular events, stating that while Diddy’s parties were extravagant and could easily eclipse his own, the atmosphere Craig cultivated at his gatherings was more about creating a comfortable, balanced vibe.
Craig emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between guests, explaining that he aimed for a **70:30 female-to-male ratio** to ensure that women felt safe and comfortable at his events, preventing any behavior that might make them uncomfortable. He also credited Diddy’s parties for being amazing, but noted that his own had a more intimate house-party feel, focusing on the guests’ experience and atmosphere.
### **Acknowledging Diddy’s Parties**
Craig has spoken about Diddy’s legendary parties on multiple occasions. In a 2006 interview with *The Independent*, Craig listed Diddy as his ideal travel companion, noting that Diddy’s parties were always incredible, with world-class DJs, artists, and amazing food flown in from around the globe.
Despite their shared time in the Miami party scene, Craig David has not yet spoken out regarding Diddy’s recent arrest on charges including **sex trafficking, racketeering**, and **prostitution**. As Diddy remains in federal custody awaiting trial, more celebrities are reflecting on their past interactions with him.