The Diplomats
are a Harlem, New York-based hip hop group who are more commonly known as Dipset.
The group was formed
in 2002 by founding members Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana and Freeky
Zeeky
.
All member albums are released under Diplomat Records to which Freeky Zeeky is the President
and, Cam'ron and Jim Jones are Co-CEO's. From its roots in Harlem, New York, The Diplomats have
expanded to other countries and feature artists from the United Kingdom and Canada.
The History:
The group were originally signed to Roc-A-Fella Records from 2002 to 2004, but are now signed to
their own label, Diplomat Records. Each individual artist, however is signed to different record labels.
Dipset
and The Diplomats:
Many people sometimes get confused after hearing about The Diplomats and Dipset. It's officially
stated that Dipset is the movement that consists of over 80
members (
Jay Bezel, Max B, Un Kasa,
Purple City,
The Senate, S.A.S., Chubbie Baby, A-Mafia, Katt Williams, DukeDaGod, Lil Wayne
and others
)
and The Diplomats is the group that leads the Dipset movement and consists of 7 members
(Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Freekey Zekey, Juelz Santana, J.
R. Writer, Hell Rell and 40 Cal.)
