6 Things Puffy Can Do To Kill His '14 HU Commencement Address

Yesterday, Howard University announced that Sean Combs aka Puff Daddy will deliver the 2014 commencement speech. Many Uppity Negros called foul. The talented-tenth has no chill. Meanwhile, the value of our degrees went up a notch. Btw, #neverforget Oprah Winfrey dropped out of TN State in 1976. She went on to impact the world, then offered HU a captivating commencement speech in 2007. Diddy is no Oprah, but their stories are indeed similar. He has something of value to share--trust me. Let that Black man be great! Over here, we're strictly excited about Puff delivering the most inspiring speech ever. So, here are some things the big homie can do to ensure a GREAT address.....

1. Be yourself, Puff!

Via straightfromthea.com

Ignore the haters. Diddy bop the whole way to stage if the spirit moves you!

Mama Combs, #wemadeit

3. Expand On What You Said Here.

Many argue that HBCUs are no longer valuable. Yet, your time at HU still informs who you are today. Prove 'em wrong!

4. Share Your Accomplishments.

Via looktothestars.org

You've succeed in a variety of fields over the years. Talk about versatility, philanthropy and endurance.

I'll start, Fortune magazine listed Combs at number twelve on their top 40 of entrepreneurs under 40 in 2002.[93] Forbes Magazine estimates that for the year ending May 2012, Combs earned $45 million, ranking him fifteenth among musicians.[94] In 2013 his estimated net worth was $580 million, making him the richest person in the hip hop entertainment business.

Also, he's supported the following charities (to name a few):

i.am scholarship Fund

Jackie Robinson Foundation

ONE Campaign

Prince's Trust

Tony Hawk Foundation

Usher's New Look Foundation

Btw, he chairs The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and serves as CEO of Revolt TV!

5. Follow Oprah's Lead....

The beauty of Oprah's speech was that she recognized, acknowledged and spoke to her specific audience... Black folk! I especially loved her anecdote about chasing one's own goals. She shared that her grandmother's biggest dream was to see her work for "good White folk". To the crowd's amusement, Oprah said something like, "unfortunately, she didn't live to see all the good White folks working for me!" #win

Think about your verse from "O, let do it!"

"I got my billions up, fuckin with dem white folks

Now I don't give a fuck, 'cause I'm richer than dem white folks"

I'd like to know what and how you've endured.

6. #DiddySpeechHU

I hear that you're partial to ghostwriters... #noshade

I'm always available to help out! Even if only for a quick proof read :)

Hit me up! FB: Atrice Alexis or IG: @unodostrice

Otherwise, good luck, Bison! Im rooting for you :))