"Different levels of crazy": Internet reacts as Sean Diddy gets greeted with "No Diddy" chants while posing with fans in NYC

Fans chant "No Diddy" slang at rapper Sean Diddy Combs (image via @diddy on X)
Fans chant "No Diddy" slang at rapper Sean Diddy Combs (image via @diddy on X)

Sean Diddy is getting greeted with the term "No Diddy" as he steps out to meet his fans. A viral video posted on X by Drama Alert features fans clicking pictures with the rapper while chanting "No Diddy."

After the video went viral, several netizens took to comment saying using the popular slang against the rapper straight to his face is "crazy",

The rise of the new slang "No Diddy" replaces the older slang "No Homo", a jargon popularized in the 1990s by rappers like Cam'ron. The slang is used to clarify that a comment or action that might be interpreted as homose*xuality should not be taken that way.

The slang "No Diddy" became popular after multiple lawsuits against the rapper accusing him of s**ual assault and harrasment, human trafficking and rumors of him allegedly involving in s*xual relations with other rappers like Meek Mill and Usher went viral. As the video went viral, netizens took to comment on "No Diddy" becoming the new "No homo",

We used to say no homo, but Diddy made sure we aint homofoob anymore. True legend🙏🏼- says a user
"That's gotta sting. Diddy's empire came to a screaching halt when he was exposed. It just gets worse from here." - commented another netizen
The phrase “No Diddy” highlights a concerning shift from celebrity reverence to public mockery, reflecting a broader trend of diminished respect for influential figures. - another netizen noted

Social media users suggested that Sean Diddy can capitalize on the new slang, and release new music to address the jargon,

if he would be a true businessman he would capitalize on this "meme" and make some cash out of it. but his ego too big for that. - a user suggested
"No Diddy. You gotta bag it up. Bag it up. “No Diggity by Blackstreet” - a netizen commented

More about Sean Diddy's lawsuits and the origin of "No Diddy" jargon

In November 2023, Sean Diddy's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against the rapper alleging that he physically and s**ually assaulted her, and subjected her to s*x trafficking. In February 2024, hip-hop producer join the claims against the Sean Diddy with his own lawsuit, accusing Sean of s**ually harrasing, assaulting, and grooming his for around a year.

There were several other cases by Liza Gardner V., Joi Dickerson-Neal, Crystal McKinney V, April Lampros V, and Jane Doe, who accused experiencing s*xual assault and harassment at the hands of Sean Diddy.

The slang "No Diddy" was popularized by Philadelphia rapper Quilly who used it several times on an episode of Off The Record podcast on March 19, 2024. After a few days, the phrase became widely used on social media platforms like TikTok, X, and Instagram.

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Edited by Mudeet Arora