Diddy was handed the key to the city by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, following the release of his newest album, "The Love Album - Off The Grid," and getting his Global Icon Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards last week.
In his latest album, Diddy recruited a star-studded roster of artists, including Mary J. Blige, John Legend, and Justin Bieber, to name a few.
Diddy New York Key To The City
Born in New York and raised in Vermont, Diddy is perhaps one of those artists who is a true-blooded New Yorker.
Diddy is having his year this year as his new album, "The Love Album - Off The Grid," was released last Friday, Sep. 15, 2023. This marked his first album since 2006.
On the same day, a huge installation of his album was mounted on Times Square in New York City, in anticipation of his album release. (via Billboard)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams also handed Diddy a key to the city, honoring his achievements and contributions to the music industry and hip-hop in general.
"The bad boy of entertainment is getting the key to the city from the bad boy of politics!" Mayor Eric Adams screamed in Times Square. "Diddy finally has the key to the city!"
Thanking Adams for the recognition that New York had given him, Diddy reflected for a while.
"This city has given me triumphs, life lessons and love," Combs said in a speech. "Today, I accept this key not just for me, but for every dreamer, every hustler, every artist, and every kid from New York who dares to dream big."
Deemed as the "embodiement of the New York City attitude," Diddy joins other hip-hop artists like Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J, Fabolous, and Foxy Brown, to have received the key to the city in the past.
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Diddy 'The Love Album - Off The Grid'
Diddy released his newest project, "The Love Album - Off The Grid," which contained collaborations with 30 artists.
The artists featured on the album were composed of The-Dream, Herb Alpert, Nova Wav, Busta Rhymes, Dawn Richard, Kalenna, Nija, Jozzy, Jacquees, Fabolous, Swae Lee, Summer Walker, French Montana, the Weeknd, 21 Savage, Justin Bieber, Jazmine Sullivan, Ty Dolla Sign, Kehlani, Coco Jones, Kalan.FrFr, K-Ci, Mary J. Blige, Teyana Taylor, Jeremih, Burna Boy, Babyface, John Legend, and H.E.R.
Listen to his album below.
