Sean “Diddy” Combs

Combs, a musician, entertainer, and entrepreneur, attended Howard; he did not graduate but was given an honorary degree in 2014. Combs has supported a number of educational and other charities, including for children in New York schools. He made a promise during the 2022 BET Awards that he would donate money to several HBCU programs, starting with a $1 million donation to Jackson State University in August 2023. On October 20 2023 , Diddy surprised the HBCU with a $1M donation. The rapper attended Howard University as a business major before leaving to start his music career at Uptown Records. In 2023, in the wake of three lawsuits alleging sexual assault, Sean “Diddy” Combs has temporarily stepped aside as chairman of Revolt, the music-oriented television network he co-founded in 2013. Combs started Revolt in 2013 with Andy Schuon and formed a distribution pact with Comcast Corporation. The network is behind shows including “Love & Respect With Killer Mike,” “Revolt Black News” and “Sneakin’ in With Druski.” Combs stepped down as chairman of Revolt, his cable TV network and online outlet, in November 2023.