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The Diplomats
Background information
Also known as	Dipset, Byrd Gang
Origin	Harlem, New York, U.S.
Genre(s)	Hip hop
Years active	2002–present
Label(s)	Diplomat, Warner Bros., Koch, Def Jam, Asylum
Associated acts	Cash Money, The Game, Young Jeezy
Website	dipsetmixtapes.com
Members
Cam'ron Jim Jones Juelz Santana J. R. Writer Hell Rell 40 Cal. Freekey Zekey Katt Williams
Former members
Jha Jha S.A.S.

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. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... For other uses, see Harlem (disambiguation). ... This article is about the state. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Diplomat Records is the record label of the group The Diplomats, both created by Harlem rappers CamRon and Jim Jones . ... Warner Bros. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Def Jam Recordings, commonly referred to as Def Jam Records or just Def Jam is an United States based hip-hop record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Music Group. ... For the label known as Asylum-Curb, see Curb Records. ... Cash Money Records is an American hip hop record label. ... Jayceon Terell Taylor (born November 27, 1979 in Los Angeles,[1] California), better known by his stage name The Game, is a multi-platinum American rapper signed to Interscope Records. ... Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina) formerly known as Lil J currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. ... Cameron Giles (born February 4, 1976), better known as Camron, is American rapper from Harlem in New York City. ... For other persons named Jim Jones, see Jim Jones (disambiguation). ... LaRon Louis James (born on February 18, 1983), better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is a rapper, producer and small time actor. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Durrell Muhammed (born on May 5, 1974 in South Bronx, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA), better known as Hell Rell, is a member of Dipset. ... 40 Cal. ... Ezekiel Freekey Zekey Jiles, born in 1975, is an African American rapper best known as president of Diplomat Records. ... Katt Micah Williams (born September 2, 1973[1]) is an American comedian, rapper, and actor. ... Natoya Handy (born 1984 better known as JhaJha), is an American female rapper part of the group The Diplomats. ... SAS (Formally standing for Stickly About Stacking changed in 2006 to Streets All Salute) are rap duo made of Brothers Mega And Meyham. ... This article is about the Harlem neighborhood in New York City. ... Hip hop is a cultural movement that began amongst urban African American youth in New York and has since spread around the world. ... Cameron Giles (born February 4, 1976), better known as Camron, is American rapper from Harlem in New York City. ... For other persons named Jim Jones, see Jim Jones (disambiguation). ... LaRon Louis James (born on February 18, 1983), better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is a rapper, producer and small time actor. ... The Diplomats (also known as Dip-Set) are a Harlem, New York-based group who signed on to Roc-A-Fella Records. ... Diplomat Records is the record label of the group The Diplomats, both created by Harlem rappers CamRon and Jim Jones . ... The Diplomats (also known as Dip-Set) are a Harlem, New York-based group who signed on to Roc-A-Fella Records. ... Cameron Giles (born February 4, 1976), better known as Camron, is American rapper from Harlem in New York City. ... For other persons named Jim Jones, see Jim Jones (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Harlem neighborhood in New York City. ...

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. Roc-A-Fella Records is an American hip hop/rap record label. ... Diplomat Records is the record label of the group The Diplomats, both created by Harlem rappers CamRon and Jim Jones . ...

The Diplomats vs. DipSet: The Movement

Sometimes there is some confusion over the nature of The Diplomats vs. DipSet. The Diplomats is the rap group that is composed of the following members: Cam'Ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Freekey Zekey, Duke Da God, Hell Rell, J.R. Writer, 40 Cal, Katt Williams and the DipSkate duo. S.A.S. and Jha Jha are former Diplomats, but are still affiliated. DJ Moe Sticky, Chubbie Baby, Jay Bezel,Tom Gist and A-Mafia are considered second tier Diplomats.

On the other hand, DipSet is the movement that includes The Diplomats as well as all affiliate groups and artists. This includes Byrd Gang (NOE, the deceased Stack Bundles, and Mel Matrix); Em-State (Mike Street, Eaze Money, K'von Pradaz, & Touche); Skull Gang (Jay Bezel, Lil' Jah); Writer's Block (Show-Gunna, Fred Money , DJ Plat, etc.); Purple City (Shiest Bubz, Un Kasa, Agallah, etc.); The Senate (Taj Mahal, Knight, Thump Mandoza, etc.); Eurogang (Rephan, S.A.S., etc.); and 145th Taliban (Luca Brazi, Star-Crimes, etc.).

Former Members

On November 9, 2007, Jha Jha announced in an interview that she is leaving the Dipset movement and The Diplomats crew. "In all actuality, I was never Dipset son, never signed to Dipset, we thought we could make something work but nothing as far as a legal binding agreement transpired out of it. We had creative differences so I decided the best thing for my career was to part ways." - she stated. Sixshot also asked if the Dipset fans still showed her love and respect to what she answered: "Yes they do, but like I said I'm not a part of DipSet nor the Diplomats anymore". ^[1]

S.A.S. has also recently parted ways with the Dipset family, but is still affiliated with Juelz Santana. is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Natoya Handy (born 1984 better known as JhaJha), is an American female rapper part of the group The Diplomats. ...

Diplomatic Immunity 3

On December 17, 2007, Jim Jones said to sixshot.com that even though there are controversies between the Dipset members (Jim Jones vs. Cam'ron, Hell Rell & 40 Cal.), they plan to bring back The Diplomats after a year break. Sixshot.com stated, "Jones, who hasn’t been on speaking terms with Dipset honcho Cam’ron, also revealed that people from their camps have had conversations and a third installment of the Diplomatic Immunity series is in the works." The album is expected to be released somewhere in the summer of 2008. ^[2] December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Discography

Studio albums

2003:Diplomatic Immunity 2004:Diplomatic Immunity 2 CD 1 1. ... 1. ...

Official mixtapes

• Diplomats Volume 1
• Diplomats Volume 2
• Diplomats Volume 3
• Diplomats Volume 4
• Diplomats Volume 5
• DipSet Byrd Gang Volume 1: Who Shot Freekey Zekey?
• DipSet Byrd Gang Volume 2: The New Season
• Dipset Street Radio
• Sippin' on Sizzurp Volume 1: Gettin' Drunk On Muzik
• DipSet Memorial Day Mixtape
• The Title Stays In Harlem
• Who Else But Us?

References

1. ^ Jha Jha leaves "Dipset"
2. ^ Jim Jones Plans to "Bark On" Jay-Z, Joins Forces With Styles P For Collabo Album

External links

• Official website
• Dipset Is Ova, Says 40 Cal, SOHH. March 4, 2008.