As one of the most recognizable names in hip-hop, Sean “Diddy” Combs—better known as P. Diddy—established a star-studded network across the music, film, fashion, and business worlds.
In 1998, leveraging all his connections, the rapper began hosting his famously lavish White Parties, where no expense was spared and no detail overlooked. Defined by a strict all-white dress code, Diddy’s White Party required guests to dress in all white, with the décor also adhering to the theme. In a 2006 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Diddy explained that the purpose was to “strip away everyone’s image and put us all in the same color, on the same level.”
Martha Stewart, who attended the inaugural White Party, described the guests dressed in white as a “stunning sight.”
Paris Hiltononce reflected on the parties, saying, “I remember the first party he threw in the Hamptons. It was iconic, and everyone was there.”
Jay-Z, Kelly Osbourne, and Diddy
Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, and Diddy
The last White Party was held on July 4, 2009, co-hosted by Ashton Kutcher and designed to raise awareness for the charity Malaria No More. Taking place in Beverly Hills, the event drew a star-studded crowd that included Kutcher and his then-wife Demi Moore.
Donna Karen, Tommy Lee, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Star Jones and Reverend Run
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