73 Questions With Sean “Diddy” Combs | Vogue

Diddy?

PDiddy.?

- Welcome to my home.

- [Cameraman] There he is.

for his 73 question interview.

You know the drill.

Let's do this.

- Let's do it.

- [Cameraman] Before we

being, how do I address you?

- You can call me Love.

- [ ] And youve'

referred to yourself differently

over the years,

so Ive got to ask you,

why so name changes?

- It depends on my mood, and my vibe.

- [Cameraman] And Puff,

where did come from?

- I can't tell you that.

()*%laughing)

- [Cameraman] Why'd you move to LA..?

- Oh, for the kids, the

family, the weather.

- [Cameraman] What's the

one thing you miss the

about living in New York City?

- I miss the people.

- [Cameraman] Love, how

do describe yourself?

- I'm vivacious, eccentric,

and I'm a scorpio.

()*%laughing)

- [Cameraman] What's one

misconception you?

- There are no misconceptions about me.

- [Cameraman] Whatst'

your biggest strengths?

- My in God.

- [Cameraman] Whats'

your biggest weakness?

- Fried chicken.

- [Cameraman] Best personal trait?

- My compassion.

- [Cameraman] What's one

thing you need every morning?

- I need a hug.

- [Cameraman] I noticed your

festive decor right over here,

what are you gonna be

doin for the ?

- Opening up a whole lotta gifts.

()*%laughing)

- [Cameraman] What does

family mean to you?

- Everything, it's my tribe.

- [Cameraman] Can you name your kids

from oldest to youngest?

Quincy, Justin, Christian,

Chance, DLila', and Jessie.

- [Cameraman] How do you tell

your twin daughters apart?

Just that parental instinct.

()*%laughing)

- [Cameraman] What's one

thing you want for your kids.

- , happiness, love,

I want it all for my kids.

Money.

()*%laughing)

- [Cameraman] Who's your

inspiration?

- My biggest inspiration is my mother.

- [Cameraman] What advice did

you give Jay-Z and

when they had twins?

- Get ready for double the love.

- [Cameraman] What do you

Biggie's legacy is?

- Biggie's legacy is that he

is the greatest of all time.

- [Cameraman] the last movie

that made you cry with laughter?

- Oh that's Eddie Murphy, Delirious.

- [ ] What did you bring

to Martha Stewart and Snoop's pot luck?

- Oh, I brought em some ,

the best tequila in the world.

- [Cameraman] What's a piece of advice

you'd give to 15-year-old Love?

- Love, take care of yourself.

- [Cameraman] What age did

you know that you

to be an entrepreneur?

- When I was 12.

- [Cameraman] How?

- When I and got a paper route,

but I wasn't supposed to,

but I got one anyway.

- [ ] Alright,

probably the most important

question of the interview, but,

is it really all about the benjamins?

- I think it's all about love.

- [Cameraman] And Love,

the bartender awaits.

Okay, so what's favorite cocktail?

- My favorite cocktail is

the new French Vanilla Ciroc

flavored Coquito.

- [Cameraman] ?

- Okay, so you need some

French Vanilla Ciroc,

need some Coquito, and you

need some holiday .

- [Cameraman] There's plenty of that.

What's your favorite food?

- Soul food.

- [Cameraman] your

favorite midnight snack?

- Apple pie and ice cream.

- [Cameraman] Where do you

go to , in the world?

- I like the Caribbean.

- [Cameraman] By the

way, what ever happened

that Fonzworth Bentley guy?

- Oh Fonzworth is doing great.

- [Cameraman] Okay, so

youre having a ,

what song do you kick it off with?

- Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick, The Show.

You hafta try that one.

- [Cameraman] Now, so

youve gone on the record

saying that your Party is up there

with the top three that

youve ever thrown for people.

What are the two?

- I would say, when I got my

star in Hollywood I had a party

and year at Burning Man,

at an undisclosed location.

- [Cameraman] And if you had

to recall the most ,

over the top, outrageously

extravagant decoration

on display, what would it be?

- One time I The

Declaration of Independence

at one of my Fourth of July parties.

It was a Fourth of White Party,

and the White Party is

coming back this year,

by the way, for charity.

[Cameraman] Yeah, it's great to hear,

and I'm sure that's probably

not public information yet.

But, who's person that's number one

on that invitation list?

- Leonardo DiCaprio.

- [Cameraman] And I can

on that list, right?

- Yes, without a doubt, you are invited.

- [Cameraman] That is so of you,

cheers to that.

- See you at the White Party,

and Happy Holidays to and yours.

- [Cameraman] Thanks, Love.

What's the best thing youve ever worn?

- Thank you.

The best thing Ive ever worn,

is I have a vintage Ralph

Lauren double-breasted tuxedo.

- [Cameraman] , that sounds nice.

And what's your favorite

article of clothing?

- Favorite article of clothing?

Socks.

- [Cameraman] And how would

you describe your style?

- My style, is Diddy style,

right here, you ?

- [Cameraman] I can see.

And who are your style icons,

out of all the icons the world?

- Dapper Dan, and this kid right here.

My son, Christian.

My third son.

- Good to see you.

- Look how fresh he is.

Little fresh Mini-Me-.

- Sick, , cozy tips.

()*%laughing)

- Man go put your sneakers up, man.

- Oh gosh, I'm sorry.

- [Cameraman] Who is your fashion mentor?

- My mother, is my fashion mentor.

- [Cameraman] And ?

- As a fashion designer,

I would have to say Tom Ford though.

- [Cameraman] Okay.

What's the most memorable

Sean Jean runway show?

- Most memorable Sean Jean runway show?

The first that we ever did.

And it was the first time

that New York Fashion Week

saw black , in

it's full glory and splendor.

- [Cameraman] What fashion

shoot sticks out in your mind?

- Leibovitz, the

Vogue shoot that I did,

it was called Puffy Does Paris,

and Kate Moss was in ,

and every designer in the world.

It was crazy.

- [Cameraman] How has

hip-hop influenced fashion,

or changed fashion?

- Hip-hop has changed

the world of fashion.

Look at Gucci.

- [Cameraman] has

fashion influenced you

while youre recording?

- If I'm not fresh, I can't make a hit.

- [Cameraman] So to your

left, I see a silver statue.

Is that a certain CFDA Award?

Oh yeah, let me get that for you.

- [Cameraman] CFDA Menswear

Designer of the Year Award.

Pow.

- [Cameraman] That is a beautiful thing.

- Put my drink down.

- [Cameraman] How

it feel winning that?

- Oh man, first African

American to win a CFDA Award.

I remember was in a

category with Marc Jacobs

and Ralph Lauren, and I won.

- [Cameraman] Can I it?

- Yes.

It's real.

- [Cameraman] Oh, great.

- It's real.

()*%laughing)

[Cameraman] Alright,

I notice your Grammys.

Tell me, what's your favorite

Grammy that youve won?

- My Grammy would have to be,

Hip-Hop Album of the Year, for No Way Out.

- [Cameraman] How

number ones have you had

in your career?

- Ive probably had

seven as a solo artist,

and over 40 as a producer.

- [Cameraman] Impressive.

And I want you to think

back for question.

What was the first musical memory

that youve ever had in your life?

- My musical memory

was seeing James Brown

at the Apollo.

- [Cameraman] Can you

finish this sentence for ?

Hip-hop music today is...

- Hip-hop music today,

is taking over the world.

- [Cameraman] Who's

one artist, living or dead,

that you wish you could collaborate with?

- Michael Jackson.

- [ ] Why?

- I mean, it's Michael Jackson, man.

()*%laughing)

Come on, who wouldnt'?

- [Cameraman] is one

actor you hope to work with?

- Denzel Washington.

- [Cameraman] Why?

- It's , like,

()*%laughing)

- [Cameraman] Alright, point taken.

Alright, in all of the

tv that youve done,

what is your most memorable moment?

- I would have to say,

when I performed at the

Awards with Sting,

doing Ill Be Missing You.

Life changing.

- [Cameraman] And now youre coming ?

- Yes, I'm coming back.

I have a new show on Fox, called The Four.

It's to revolutionize

vocal competition shows,

it's me, DJ Khaled, Fergie,

Meghan Trainor, and Charlie Walk.

Check out.

Premieres January 4th on Fox.

- [Cameraman] Do you think you

will ever be done with ?

- I will never be done with music.

- [Cameraman] What was your

favorite song to perform

on that Bad Boy reunion tour?

- I love dancing to More

Money More Problems, you know?

()*%laughing)

- [Cameraman] Alright so, it's 2020,

will we see a President Love?

- You will see a

President Love in 2020,

but you will see some change.

Love is gonna help you some change.

We gonna just spread this world with love.

Don't wanna be the president though.

wanna have too much fun.

- [Cameraman] What makes a

good leader, do you think?

- Patience.

- [Cameraman] What is your hope

for the future, in general?

- My hope for the future

is my people,

African Americans, will

get a chance to build

some economic wealth.

To make some

changes in our community

so we can stop asking people for things.

And that my people just

some peace of mind, man.

Just get a day to breathe

and not have to think about

shot or killed or

being oppressed, you know?

- [Cameraman] Mmm-hmm-.

- That's all.

Just want little bit of peace and love.

- [Cameraman] What's a cause

that's important to you?

- Education.

- [Cameraman] Describe Colin

Kaepernick in two words.

- Brave man.

- [Cameraman] Okay, Love,

were almost here.

Were gonna round it out,

with some old-fashioned true or falses.

Is that alright?

Sure, let's go.

- [Cameraman] Okay, true or false,

you go to sleep at five am..

False.

- [Cameraman] True or false,

you take a bath every night?

- True.

- [ ] True or false,

you love candles?

- True.

- [Cameraman] True or false,

you never pink?

- False.

- [Cameraman] True or false,

vinyl is a lot better than digital?

True.

- [Cameraman] True or false,

you never wear jeans.

- False.

- [Cameraman] True false,

you do not like dancing.

- That's absolutely false.

()*%laughing)

- [Cameraman] And true false,

did you have the most memorable time

with me on this interview?

- Now, that's .

- [Cameraman] I believe that.

()*%laughing)

Thanks a lot, Love.

This was great, take care.