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The social networks blew up last night when Sean “Diddy” Combs made the announcement that he is the new cast member on Downton Abbey, with many wondering if it was a joke or if it was for real.

PBS quickly shot down the claims that the 43-year-old entertainer was joining the cast of the acclaimed series and now we know what the tweets were all about.

Diddy actually joined forces with Funny or Die for a parody called “Downton Diddy,” which is about the real first black character on the series. Watch below!

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UPDATE: It was all a joke from Funny or Die – watch the Downton Diddy sketch right now!

Sean “Diddy” Combs is the latest addition to the cast of Downton Abbey season four, according to the entertainer himself!

“MY BIG NEWS: So happy to announce that Im a series regular on DOWNTON ABBEY-my favorite show+i’ll be debuting a sneak peek tonight 12am PST!” Diddy tweeted.

“I have to admit that Downton Abbey is one of my favorite shows- and thats why Im so excited today @DowntonAbbey,” he added. His Twitter profile background and header photo also reflects the hit period series.

No other details have been revealed, but the news has been denied by PBS. The new season will premiere in the U.S. on January 5, 2014 on PBS, but will be seen by British audiences first in the Fall.

Pictured here is a preview photo that Diddy posted on his Instagram!

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Diddy gets in some father-daughter bonding time with his 4-year-old twin girls D’Lila and Jessie on his yacht on Monday (December 27) in St. Barts, French West Indies.

The 41-year-old rapper threw a bash on the boat that featured a performance by Macy Gray.

Earlier in the day, Diddy‘s ex and the twins’ mom, Kim Porter, wore a yellow bikini while lounging at a beach party.

Last week, Diddy hit the beach with his sons and rode a banana boat together.

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Diddy walks along the beach with his sons Quincy, Justin, and Christian during the Christmas holiday on Thursday (December 23) in St Bart’s in the French West Indies.

The father-sons mix rode a banana boat together before lounging around the beach.

Below is the video for Diddy and Dirty Money‘s “Someone To Love Me” video. Check it out!

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Usher and Diddy give each other a big hug as they walk to the set of their new music video, “Lookin’ for Love,” on Tuesday (November 17) in Los Angeles.

“Lookin’ For Love” is produced by Usher’s younger brother JLack and is about two wealthy guys having fun in a club.

Earlier this week, Diddy Tweeted, “I decided to get Married today!!! I feel like a new man! Wedding is planned for valentines (sic) day!!! Your (sic) all welcome!! Feb 14th. Let’s go!,” but then later admitted, “Weddings (sic) off. She aint (sic) sign the prenup (sic)!!! Lol. I’m just bulls*******. Sorry I’m bored today! And I’m not a vegan. Let’s goooo!”

15+ pictures inside of Diddy and Usher on the set of “Lookin’ For Love”…

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Nicki Minaj arrives at NYC’s Ed Sullivan Theater for an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman on Monday (October 4).

The 25-year-old rapper performed her catchy tune “Check It Out” with will.i.am.

Over the weekend, Nicki scooped up three honors at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta. She won Rookie of the Year, Made-You-Look Award and the People’s Champ Award!

Also pictured: Nicki accepting her awards and hanging out with Diddy backstage at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center.

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Mustache man Daniel Craig and his girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell go in for a meeting an office building in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon (September 2).

Who did they run into on their way in? None other than Diddy!

Craig reportedly has demanded security trail him at all times while he’s in NYC while his Broadway co-star, Hugh Jackman, hasn’t asked for any protection at all.

A Broadway insider also tells Page Six, “Security and secrecy around the show are so tight that Jackman and Craig are rehearsing at a secret location outside the city.”

Jackman and Craig‘s play A Steady Rain starts previews on Sept. 10, has an official opening set for Sept. 29 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 6.

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