The legendary musician Sean “Diddy” Combs, who attended Howard College, gave a large donation to the establishment final week. On the college’s Yardfest occasion on Friday evening, he additionally took heart stage and sang a few of his hottest songs.
He honored his 2022 pledge to donate to HBCUs by giving a $1 million donation to Dr. Ben Vinson III, President of Howard College, following the present.
In keeping with 7News, he stated, “As somebody who attended Howard College and values the transformative expertise of traditionally black faculties, it stays essential that we try to guard and uphold their legacy. This donation to Howard isn’t just a monetary contribution; it’s additionally a reaffirmation of our dedication to a cultural establishment that has touched numerous lives. It’s about making certain that HBCUs proceed to obtain the assist they rightfully deserve.”
President of the establishment, Vinson, expressed his gratitude to the favored artist, saying, “That is such a tremendously significant present to Howard College, and we’re deeply grateful. Since his days right here as a pupil, Sean Combs has at all times credited Howard for serving to him grow to be the groundbreaking entertainer and entrepreneur that he has grow to be.”
“His present could have a profound influence on our college students, paving the best way for future leaders. We’re honored to have Sean Combs as part of our Bison household,” stated President Vinson.
Combs’ latest donation is the most recent of his many donations to HBCUs. He donated $1 million to Jackson State College’s soccer program in August. Combs, 53, attended Howard within the late Eighties however he didn’t graduate, although he obtained an honorary diploma from the college in 2014.
