49th NAACP Image Awards Nominee Luncheon
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December 18, 2017
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When news of Jerry Richardson‘s, the owner of the Carolina Panthers, departure hit the web (he’s being accused of workplace misconduct), Diddy immediately put his bid in for the job. Watch below.
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And he didn’t stop there. The 48-year-old music mogul took to Twitter to further plead his case.
There are no majority African American NFL owners. Let’s make history.
— Diddy (@Diddy) December 18, 2017
This picture was taken back in 2003. This is God’s work. It’s time!!
ATTN all @NFL owners, it’s time for diversity!! It’s time for Black ownership!!
The time is now. Let’s make it happen!! pic.twitter.com/zex7LTZ8mn
— Diddy (@Diddy) December 18, 2017
Diddy’s enthusiasm was met with interest in Charlotte, North Carolina native Steph Curry.
I️ want in! https://t.co/XvvC1vo7xI
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) December 18, 2017
Could this really happen (Diddy’s estimated net worth is $820 million while Curry’s is a reported $65 million)? Time will tell, but the possibility of it all leaves up pretty hopeful.
TELL US: Good move or should the two invest in an all-black league?
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