2023 MTV VMAs: Diddy follows Beyonce's footsteps as he performs with his children, fans say 'Blue Ivy did it first'
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs followed Beyonce's lead when he invited his older son, Justin, and twin daughters, D'Lila and Jessie, to perform with him at the 2023 MTV VMAs.
For the unversed, Beyonce is known for bringing her daughter, Blue Ivy, on stage during tours and performances. Additionally, Keyshia Cole and Diddy performed together, and the rapper also received the Global Icon Award.
Rapper Diddy's performance with children steals fans' hearts
On X, formerly known as Twitter, 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."
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
— Eric Has A Book & Podcast (@rocknrollerson) September 13, 2023
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." One user stated, "Blue Ivy and Bey got all the celebrities getting their children on the stage to perform #VMA #Diddy."
I’m such a mom - I’m grinning like an idiot at P Diddy rapping with his kid #VMAs
— Fully Grown Adult Potato 🥔 (@cathysapotato) September 13, 2023
Blue Ivy and Bey got all the celebrities getting their children on the stage to perform 😂 #VMA #Diddy
— tee ❄️ (@taliya_h_arris) September 13, 2023
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!"
Diddy saw Blue Ivy on payroll & put the whole family to work. #VMAs
— Crème de la crème🤎 (@Liberiangeh) September 13, 2023
Diddy saw Blue Ivy and told them twins to get to work!
— MISS HONEY (@heybrinahey) September 13, 2023
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 12, 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 Beyonce on the all-time VMAs leaderboard.
Beyonce'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 Beyonce'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 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.