A viral post on X claimed that music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs once called Microsoft Cofounder Bill Gates his hero. Shared on Sept. 22, 2024, the post referenced a 2003 article published by technology news outlet Neowin, which cited quotes allegedly made by Diddy at a press event held around Feb.
6, 2003. During this event, Diddy reportedly mentioned Gates among a group of his heroes, which also included Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Ralph Lauren, according to the article. ( Liz Churchill/X) The X post received more than 72,000 views, as of this writing, and claimed Diddy (who, in 2003, was known by one of his prior stage names, "P.
Diddy") said he admired Gates for building Microsoft from the ground up. The post seemed to be an attempt to connect Gates to Combs' alleged illegal activities. Neowin's article cited a Reuters report as its source, stating that Diddy allegedly made these statements as part of an interview that occurred around the time it was announced his record label, Bad Boy Records, secured a multimillion-dollar distribution deal with Universal Music Group (UMG).
Per Neowin: P. Diddy names Bill Gates as his hero LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - What do Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Bill Gates and Ralph Lauren have in common? They are all heroes of hip-hop impresario Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, who announced on Thursday a new three-year marketing and distribution deal for his Bad Boy Entertainment label with Universal Records.
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