Diddy is no stranger to accolades or honors. Fans and industry members alike continue to show admiration for his work even this far into his long and storied career. Now, Diddy will be receiving the Icon Award from the world-renowned Apollo Theater. In June, they will be holding their Spring Benefit gala in Harlem. Recognition from such a legendary theater is no doubt quite an honor, even for someone of Diddy's caliber. However, the theater will not only recognize the rapper, as the Impact Award will also be presented to basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Additionally, the Apollo will honor Jonelle Procope, the CEO, for her twenty years of dedicated service to the theater. Furthermore, indie eyewear manufacturer Warby Parker will receive the Outstanding Leadership in Innovation, Diversity, and Global Community award.
The event will also play host to performances by MC Lyte, Wyclef Jean, and DJ D-Nice, who will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop with DJ sets. All tickets sold will benefit The Apollo's performing arts, education, and community initiatives that serve 200,000 people annually. While Diddy has received numerous accolades, he also pays it forward to other rap superstars, such as DJ Khaled, who recently received a stunning new gift from him, as showcased in a video on Instagram earlier this month.
Diddy Pays It Forward
Diddy gifted his friend DJ Khaled a luxury golf cart earlier this month. In a video posted by Khaled to Instagram, the pair can be seen checking out the cart's features. "Thank you [Diddy] love brother beautiful gift!!!!!!! Grateful! #LetsGoGolfing," the DJ wrote in the caption of the post. Diddy spoke out on the gift, telling the world how proud he was of DJ Khaled's work. "I’m so proud of my brother [DJ Khaled] for all the work he’s putting in on the golf course,” Diddy wrote. “Enjoy my gift to you! I had to find the flyest of the fly for my brother! This ain’t no regular degular golf cart!"
DJ Khaled teased a new golf-focused TV show last month, made with the help of Diddy and actor Mark Wahlberg. Several Instagram videos showed the DJ and Diddy playing golf. In one, "Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G. plays in the background as Khaled takes a big swing. In another clip, Diddy praises Khaled's golf game, and reveals that they have already filmed the pilot episode of the show. Furthermore, there is currently a bidding war for the rights to air the series. Looks like Diddy is staying booked, busy, and appreciated. What do you think of the new award from the Apollo Theater? And are you planning to watch Diddy and Khaled's golf show? Let us know in the comments.
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