By: Poelano Malema
Jimmy Dean once said: “Poverty was the greatest motivating factor in my life”.
Poverty was also one of the greatest motivation for Diddy to be the legend he is today.
The hip-hop mogul took to Instagram to give the world a glimpse into the harsh conditions he grew up in.
The rapper, who was born in Harlem, New York City, in 1969, shared one hectic experience.
“One day when I was growing up, I woke up and there was 15 roaches on my face,” he wrote.
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He says that experience made him realise that he needed to work hard to become successful.
“At that moment I said hell no, I refuse to live like this,” he wrote.
Today, Diddy is one of the biggest hip-hop musicians. According to wealthygorrila.com, Diddy’s net worth is estimated at $885-million.
Apart from being a multi-award-winning artist, he is a record producer, actor, and clothing designer.
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The ‘Come With Me’ hitmaker encouraged his followers to pursue their dreams.
“Work hard, believe in your crazy dreams… AND NEVER SETTLE! #LOVE,” he wrote.
Image courtesy of Instagram/ @Diddy



