Snoop And Diddy: 'raps Role Models'.... Sean Diddy Combs has compared his talents to that of circus legend P.T.Barnum - branding himself the "ringleader" of the hip-hop genre.The star insists he isn't out to compete with other rappers, but believes his success is due to his ability "to get people grooving".He says, "I'm not going to say that, compared to everyone else, I'm the best.I see myself more as P.T. Barnum. I'm the ringleader of the circus - the producer, the entertainer, the dancer, the vibe motivator."I don't really compete with the other guys who say, 'I'm going to lyrically massacre you.' I just like to get people moving and grooving."But look at my career in black and white. It's undisputable. Look on Billboard at the three pages of hits I've had. I'm not braggadocious - it's just important that you state the facts when you talking about someone, and what they mean, and who they are."Meanwhile the Hip-hop superstar is joined by Snoop Dogg and have branded themselves "the best heroes for kids".

The rappers - who have each had brushes with the law for various charges including drugs, weapons and assault - are adamant they are positive role models for children and insist youngsters can learn from their collective life experiences, both good and bad.

Snoop says, "I think we (are) the best heroes for kids. We been through everything in music and in life. We give kids the best example to deal with everything."

Combs adds, "A lot of role models have not been through trials and tribulations. You got to judge a champion by how he get up when he been knocked down."

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