Diddy Says Living With An Amish Family Helped Shape Him

Diddy has endured decades of ups and downs in the entertainment industry and he partly refers his ultimate success to a memorable part of his childhood. While talking to Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday night (Aug. 1), the Bad Boy Records founder said a summer living with an Amish family proved to be more instrumental than he thought.

For two months, Diddy learned the traditions of an Amish household that taught him the meaning of family and hard work. In Lancaster, Penn., Diddy said he “milked cows,” “picked berries,” and got a chance to appreciate life outside of the hustle and bustle of his hometown. “It really teaches you how to just relate with each other,” The Four judge said.

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 27: Sean P. Diddy Combs speaks onstage at the 34th Annual Walter Kaitz Foundation Fundraising Dinner at Marriot Marquis Times Square on September 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for The Walter Kaitz Foundation)

The 48-year-old also shared that he remembers the Amish family and wished he had a way to stay in touch with them so that he can share an update on what he “grew up to be.” Before giving a shoutout to the Fresh Air Fund, Diddy credited his experience with playing a role in his future endeavors. “It’s one of the things that helped to make me who I am, just all of the different experiences of life,” Diddy added.

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