King Combs, son of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has sparked controversy on social media after announcing he was taking over his father’s official Instagram account.
In a video posted to Diddy’s IG on Wednesday, November 6, King Combs explained the purpose behind the move.
“What’s up guys, it’s King Combs, and now I’m taking over my dad’s Instagram. We’ll be posting videos by spreading good energy and taking you back to all the positive things which he did. So stay tuned and watch this,” he said in the short clip. “We love you dad. Happy birthday!”
Diddy’s Instagram account boasts nearly 20 million followers and 7 posts, including an announcement from King Combs.
Fans responded to the post and didn’t hold back. Many commenters expressed disappointment, referring to the ongoing public criticism of Diddy, 55, due to his recent allegations and controversies.
One user, @wordtocharlee, bluntly stated: “Boy we’re still trying to make America sad, we don’t care about the scammers right now.” Another, @morebykt, wrote, “Diddy passed on his narcissistic behavior to the boy…we have bigger concerns now. Damn!!”
The backlash didn’t stop there. Some critics questioned the timing of the announcement, with @_shadyy commenting, “Go to jail with your father. WE DGAF RN,” and @mochagoated adding, “Trump just won, I want to hear what This.”
Others emphasized the blind nature of the takeover. @coolgirl.mimi2 commented, “NOT TODAY LIL DIDDY! Wait,” while @joshreeves added, “This is absolutely not the right time.”
Following King’s announcement, another post was shared about Diddy’s “All About the Benjamins” music video with the caption: “My Pops’ motivation for making music has always been to make us dance and feel pleasant. HAPPY BIRTHDAY POPS!!! 🕺🏽🕺🏽 🕺🏽.”
A third, seemingly more cryptic post, was shared within an hour with the caption: “P. DIDDY & FAM WHO YOU KNOW DOES IT BETTER?‼️”
The third post is the 1997 music video for “Victory”, Diddy’s single with The Notorious BIG and Busta Rhymes. At the beginning of the music video, a group of scantily clad women can be seen in a room, with one woman in a glass cage. Diddy is seen preparing for a challenge as the words “New World Order” and “Most Wanted” appear on the screen.
Diddy celebrated his 55th birthday on November 4 behind bars in Brooklyn. He remains in federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center on racketeering and sex trafficking charges until his May 2025 trial.
— Originally published on Enstarz.
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