Puff Daddy seemed to impress Howard University students this past Saturday with his commencement speech despite prior speculation that he was unfit to speak to the school’s graduating class.

According to TMZ Howard University’s rep said the school found the speech “impassioned” and “inspirational.”

The rep said Diddy who also received an honorary doctorate "shared his personal journey and encouraged students to be fearless, to dream, to fully embrace their inner power as well as endure to the finish line despite obstacles."

[via TMZ]

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