Colin Kaeperinck, left, Diddy, center, and Steph Curry are ready to take over the Carolina Panthers from Jerry Richardson. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File/Noah Salzman/Wikimedia Commons/)
Sean “Diddy” Combs is taking his mogul status to a whole new level. The rapper and businessman tweeted Monday, Dec. 18 that he wants to buy the Carolina Panthers and he’s got support from NBA MVP Steph Curry and Colin Kaepernick.
Diddy’s announcement came after owner Jerry Richardson announced in a statement he’d sell the team after the 2018 season. The news comes after allegations of “workplace misconduct” were levied against him amid an NFL investigation, according to Sports Illustrated.
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
Soon after, Golden State Warriors point guard Curry, offered up an investment…
I️ want in! https://t.co/XvvC1vo7xI
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) December 18, 2017
…which, Diddy welcomed.
Holla at me, let’s get it! https://t.co/rCdw8GP4TJ
— Diddy (@Diddy) December 18, 2017
Diddy also posted a clip on Instagram, noting he wanted to give free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick the chance to become a starting QB over Cam Newton.
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“I will be the best NFL owner that you can imagine,” he says. “I will immediately address the Colin Kaepernick situation and put him in the running for next year’s starting quarterback. It’s just competition, baby. It’s just competition. I will have the best halftime show, the best selection of music. And we will win Super Bowl after Super Bowl.”
But it seems like Kaepernick simply wants ownership.
I want in on the ownership group! Let’s make it happen! https://t.co/sDR4ciciY8
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) December 18, 2017
Online, Diddy and Kaep got lots of support.
If @Diddy buys the @Panthers then that’s my new team.
— Rob Hill Sr. (@RobHillSr) December 18, 2017
Yes that would be dope!! It might make me watch NFL again because right now in my house, NO KAP = NO NFL!
— James #Resist (@James28JTX) December 18, 2017
Make it HAPPEN!! 🕺🏿 pic.twitter.com/C6suZs9NGO
— Dayo (@GreatestAfrican) December 18, 2017
Others poked holes in Diddy’s decision.
Diddy really put a video online saying he wanted to buy the Panthers. In 1 minute he:
1) Got the name of the team wrong
2)Said he'd bring in Kaep to compete for a starting job, despite already having a franchise QB
3) Suggested the halftime show would be the org's No. 2 priority— Chris Herring (@Herring_NBA) December 18, 2017
But…Diddy, you was sued THIS YEAR by your former chef for sexual harassment, defamation, retaliation, failure to pay overtime, AND infliction of emotional distress. I believe those actions are now frowned upon. Ask Jerry Richardson. Real name Jerome, goes by Mister.
— Jerry Snackhouse (@smithandbarclay) December 18, 2017
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And several were particularly fired up over his plans to replace Newton.
@Diddy With all due respecI…..
Love that you're up to purchase the @Panthers. Replace Cam With Kaep? Not so much. We're gonna have a whole problem. Kaep can be a backup for @CameronNewton. That's about it.— Tremaine McInnis (@SuthrnIcedTea) December 18, 2017
Do NOT do this. I support those of color in any facet and want diversity in NFL ownership but if you would replace @CameronNewton with Colin Kapernick to I can’t deal. Cam is hands down the best!
— Stephanie Denny (@StephanieD246) December 18, 2017
So Diddy is trying to buy the panthers and replace Cam Newton with Colin Kaepernick…. long time Panther fans will not be happy about this.
— JetMi$$Lizzay (@LizzieThrashh) December 18, 2017
@Diddy @Panthers you would replace Cam With Colin?You would ruin the panthers if you did that.
— Ellie Frey (@EllieFrey) December 18, 2017
