All Hail the King?

I watched the Concert for Diana yesterday. As with any hyped, produced, commercialized event sporting big names and self-proclaimed big names, it had it’s high and low points. I think the sons did a nice thing to help remember their mother. I don’t necessarily understand the thought behind some of the concert lineup. I believe the “Ass of the Year” award definitely goes to Sean “Diddy” Combs.

During a backstage interview, Diddy was progressing very nicely. He made what seemed to be sincere, heartfelt comments about Diana and her various philanthropies, her work and how much of the world respected her. He should have stopped right there.

He continued by commenting on how he understood how Princes William and Harry felt about constantly being in the spotlight as English Royalty. He understood this because back in the States he was American Royalty. Really? Royalty? Diddy? Huh. The last time I checked, the US did not have a monarchy in place. I didn’t realize we had a royal family here. I guess I need to read the paper a bit more often.

Give me a friggin’ break! About as close to being American Royalty as you have come is possibly listening to a Prince CD. I just don’t get the “Oh, I am hot shit, worship me, envy me, look at my bling” mentality that so many celebrities have. It seems even more personified in the rap community. Get over yourself, Diddy. I have never considered you as any form of royalty, and while I am on my soapbox, mumbling over samples of someone else’s previously released work is not really a talent, either.

Sadly, the America representation during the concert was the weakest. Kanye and Diddy would do well to follow some of the class displayed by Sir Elton John and Rod Stewart. There is a reason they have been performing and excelling for 30+ years.