Mason Durell Betha (born August 27, 1975), better known by stage name Mase (stylized Ma$e), is a rapper and actor. He hails from Harlem, New York City, New York. He was once signed to Sean"Diddy" Combs's label Bad Boy Records. He was introduced as Bad Boy's next big artist during the summer of 1996, when he was featured on the remix to 112's debut single,"Only You", which peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Singles Sales chart as well as its Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.