It seems Las Vegas loves rap mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs so much ... that they have actually declared April 15th Diddy Day in the famous city!

On Friday, the mayor and the city council were expected to recognize the star's achievements, which have included everything from chart-topping albums to reality television and even a voter registration campaign and fashion-forward clothing line. However, Combs was unable to be there to receive the honor.

"Due to an unfortunate miscommunication, I will not be able to make the anticipated trip to Las Vegas," he said in a statement, adding, "I am flattered the mayor saw fit to honor me with a day and hope to join him soon."

Meanwhile, the multi-talented celebrity has made a big-time deal with Warner Music Group. Under the new pact, announced Thursday, Diddy will reportedly receive as much as $30 million for a three-year deal that gives Warner a 50% allocation in the rapper's Bad Boy Records. Combs is expected to keep his position as chief executive of the label.

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Posted by Lawren at April 18, 2005 07:44 AM

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Is he trying to surpass Bill Gates or something with these money-making deals he keeps coming up with? I mean, I know his child support payments of $25K per month or whatever seem insane, but to my new friend Diddy, it's pocket change.

Says: Iceman at April 18, 2005 10:22 AM

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Diddy Day huh? Jeez the rich...

Says: char at April 18, 2005 12:20 PM

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