Diddy Makes $1M Donation To Howard During Surprise Visit
Diddy fulfilled a $1 million pledge to his alma mater, Howard University. On Friday (Oct. 20), the businessman paid the campus a surprise visit and gave university president Dr. Ben Vinson III the check. Additionally, Combs performed during the college’s famous Yardfest event, hitting the stage for a medley of his greatest hits. Songs from the performance included “It’s All About the Benjamins,” “I Need a Girl (Pt. 1),” and “Act Bad,” and joints from his latest album, The Love Album: Off the Grid.
Sean Combs spoke about his donation to his alma mater and called for alumni and future graduates to “protect and uphold values of HBCUs.”
“As someone who attended Howard University and values the transformative experience of historically Black colleges, it remains crucial that we strive to protect and uphold their legacy,” Combs said. “This donation to Howard is not just a financial contribution; it’s also a reaffirmation of our commitment to a cultural institution that has touched countless lives. It’s about ensuring that HBCUs continue to receive the support they rightfully deserve.”
The mogul also added some love for HU on his Instagram. The post showed a picture of Diddy and Howard’s president with an encouraging caption.
“HBCUs are something that we have to protect! They gave birth to me, my resiliency & let me understand my Black excellence! HBCUs introduced me to people all over the world. We have to keep coming home, sowing our seed & investing in all HBCUs!! Love to my alma mater @Howard1867!!” he typed.
Dr. Vinson also shared words of gratitude for the $1 million donation and for Diddy’s passion for Black education.
“This is such a tremendously meaningful gift to Howard University, and we are deeply grateful. Since his days here as a student, Sean Combs has always credited Howard for helping him become the groundbreaking entertainer and entrepreneur that he has become. His gift will have a profound impact on our students, paving the way for future leaders,” he wrote.
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