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Diddy wins Oscar for 'Undefeated'

by theGrio | February 27, 2012 at 8:30 AM
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Diddy can now add being an Oscar winner to his list of accomplishments, taking home a gold statue Sunday night for producing the football documentary Undefeated. After the award was announced, he rapper and mogul tweeted “God is the greatest!!!! Thank you! #undefeated !!!!”

Last night the Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles, California as Oscars were given to actors, producers, directors, and others involved in the creation of the Academy’s chosen films of the year.

Taking home best documentary was the film “Undefeated,” executive produced by Diddy, about a high school football team from Memphis, Tennessee that undergoes the struggles of life in a rough Memphis area.

The film marks the first time an African American director has won an Academy Award.

Overcome with excitement director T.J. Martin accepted the award accidentally dropping the word, “f**king” in his acceptance speech, a feat that was not a first for Academy Award show speeches.

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