Hip-hop mogul Diddy brought receipts to clear the air on his disputed Academy Awards claim. After Two Distant Strangers won Hollywood’s most coveted trophy for Best Live-Action Short in April, Diddy announced it was his second Oscar victory as a producer, which was challenged by fact-checkers.
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Diddy Poses With Academy Award For ‘Two Distant Strangers’
Veteran music executive Diddy says he has two Oscars: one as a producer for award-winning documentary Undefeated in 2011, and another as a producer for Two Distant Strangers this year. A search of the Academy Awards’ official online archive, however, shows Diddy isn’t mentioned as an official honoree for either film. Diddy recently did his part to silence the doubters by posing with the most recent Oscar.
“THANK YOU to everyone involved in making @2distantstrangers an OSCAR WINNING FILM!!!! This is my second time getting my hands on this ?!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m hype. LOVE ??✨”
Did Diddy Win An Oscar Or Nah?
On IMDb, Diddy is listed as an executive producer for Undefeated — although he reportedly joined the project after it had already been nominated for an Oscar — and he is not credited at all for Two Distant Strangers. The Oscars website doesn’t have the Bad Boy CEO on its list of official awardees for either film, despite Diddy’s claim.
“I’m incredibly blessed to WIN MY SECOND OSCAR as a producer for UNDEFEATED and now @2distantstrangers!! Words can’t describe how I feel right now winning alongside my brothers @JoeyBadass @VanLathan @Travon @nicholas_maye @MartinDesmondRoe @LawrenceBender @ijessewilliams @easymoneysniper WE DID IT!!! #BlackExcellence #TwoDistantStrangers #OSCARS2021
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Joey Bada$$ Stars In Oscar-Winning Film
Rapper/actor Joey Bada$$ plays the lead role in Two Distant Strangers, which addresses police brutality. The platinum-selling MC has been building a strong Hollywood resume with his turns in Wu-Tang: An American Saga and Mr. Robot, among other roles.
Cartoonist Carter James’ repeated attempts to get home to his dog are thwarted by a recurring deadly encounter that forces him to re-live the same awful day over and over again.
Cormega Tells The Truth About Diddy
On a separate note, New York rapper Cormega cleared the air in coming to Diddy’s defense. The hip-hop veteran spoke out on the passing of ex-Bad Boy Records legend Black Rob and reveal just how much Diddy should be acknowledged.
“The truth is a ray of light when we are clouded with judgment so let me shine some light on the speculation. Diddy did a Bad Boy Reunion Tour and Rob was included! Diddy looked out for him recently. Diddy is handling the funeral arrangements. If you can’t match what he’s done you should not blame a man for someone’s death. Rob was my guy I proudly worked with him when he was no longer in the spotlight. And I think it would be better served if people reserve their words for condolences to the family and for positive moments instead of the divisive speculation that stops us from unifying and growing as a culture. Blame (b•lame) Don’t be lame. RIP ROB salute to all who stand for something condolences to his family condolences to his Bad Boy peers condolences to the fans who respect his music. Salute”
