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As you watch "Downton Abbey," you're probably thinking to yourself that there is one type of character that is blatantly not represented. It's awkward, because without this certain kind of character, the show seems very...limited. Very...not diverse.
That character, of course, is a rap superstar.
Here to fill that gap is Diddy, rap superstar of all rap superstars. In the following Funny or Die video, Diddy explains that in addition to being the first hip-hop giant to grace the show (not really, OK? We just made that part up) he's also the first black character.
In the clip, Diddy goes by the name Lord Wolcott, and embarks on a journey through and about Downton Abbey, all while wearing appropriate period clothing, and eventually, of course, serving up some Ciroc:
Downton Diddy from Sean Combs
