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Bad Boy Records CEO Diddy came through on his highly-anticipated Howard University commencement speech this week by coming through and solidifying a memorable ceremony. #TakeThatTakeThat
During the speech, Puff reflected on how much of an impact his time at HU had on the future decisions he made.
“Ain’t no homecoming like a Howard homecoming,” Combs joyously announced during his speech at Howard University, where he received a standing ovation and “Diddy” chants from the Class of 2014. “And it feels so good to be home. … Howard University didn’t just change my life — it entered my soul, my heart, my being and my spirit,” said Combs, a former business major at Howard who left after two years in 1990. “Nobody is going to invite you to the front of the line, you got to push your way to the front of the line.” (Billboard)
Reports claim Diddy also received some serious recognition at the ceremony.
The music mogul, who recently changed his name back to Puff Daddy, received a honorary degree in humanities from Howard University during a commencement ceremony on the morning of May 10. The speech was live-streamed on the website of Diddy’s music-oriented cable network Revolt. (Billboard)
The mega rap mogul celebrated the event with his massive Twitter following Saturday (May 10).
“GOD is the GREATEST!!! Proud moment! #DrCombs ,” Puff tweeted May 10. (Diddy’s Twitter)
Buzz behind Puffy’s big day heated up the Internet last month.
The University will award degrees to more than 1800 students. Combs was a student at Howard University in the late 1980s. He will receive an honorary doctorate in humanities at the convocation. “In selecting the individuals who will be awarded honorary degrees, Howard University continues the tradition of identifying leaders whose work has clearly contributed to the advancement of their fields and the world,” Frederick said. “We are honored to have Mr. Combs serve as our speaker. He sat in classrooms where our students sit, walked ‘The Yard,’ and like many students, his entrepreneurial spirit was sparked at Howard. We know he will inspire our class to work hard and to always strive for excellence.” (Howard University News Room)
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