NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs followed in the footsteps of celebrated artist Beyonce, who had brought her daughter Blue Ivy on stage when he himself was joined by his son and twin daughters on stage to perform alongside him on the occasion of the MTV VMAs 2023. Diddy also performed with Keyshia Cole and was honored with the Global Icon Award.
On X, fans of the rapper instantly quipped at the supposed family reunion on stage during the performance. One user wrote: "There was a post about Diddy performing with his kids, and somebody said, “Blue Ivy done started something…all the kids about to start clocking in” #VMAs"
Another user remarked on her own fondness for the rapper: "I’m such a mom - I’m grinning like an idiot at P Diddy rapping with his kid #VMAs"
One user stated: "Blue Ivy and Bey got all the celebrities getting their children on the stage to perform #VMA #Diddy"
Another user wrote: "Diddy saw Blue Ivy on payroll & put the whole family to work. #VMAs"
One user remarked on Diddy and Blue Ivy's similar love for their families: "Diddy saw Blue Ivy and told them twins to get to work!
Another user commented that Blue Ivy had first started the trend which Diddy was now following: "BLUE IVY DID IT FIRST!!!..Diddy tried it. VMAs"
Taylor Swift makes history at MTV VMAs 2023
At the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted at Newark, New Jersey's Prudential Center on September 12th, Taylor Swift emerged as a major victor, clinching a remarkable nine awards during the event. This impressive feat was just a whisker away from breaking the single-night record held by Peter Gabriel, who seized ten awards in 1987.
Swift's recent triumph catapulted her career's VMAs count to a staggering 23, positioning her as a formidable force to reckon with. In this regard, she finds herself trailing only behind the iconic Beyoncé on the all-time VMAs leaderboard.
Beyoncé's dominance in the awards department is evident, having secured an astonishing 30 VMAs over her illustrious career, a tally that includes two awards with Destiny's Child and an additional two as one half of the musical duo, The Carters. These achievements solidified Swift and Beyoncé's status as indisputable queens of the MTV Video Music Awards.
Keyshia Cole performs hit song 'Last Night' with Diddy
The performance reached new heights as Diddy introduced Yung Miami for a rendition of the "Gotta Move On" remix. After her departure, viewers were enthralled when Keyshia Cole graced the stage to deliver their cherished joint track, "Last Night."
Concluding the remarkable performance, Diddy was rejoined onstage by his eldest daughter, Chance, and Mary J. Blige, who presented him with the Global Icon Award to an awe-struck crowd.
How many children does Diddy have?
Sean "Diddy" Combs has seven children stemming from four different relationships: Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, twins D'Lila and Jessie, and Love Sean. Despite his unmarried status, the rapper, songwriter, and record executive deeply values the significance of family bonds.