Teyana Taylor Helps Diddy Get ‘Closer to God’ in New Video

Daniel Kreps
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Diddy gets “Closer to God” with help from Teyana Taylor in the new video for the latest single off the recently released The Love Album: Off The Grid.

The video, directed by Taylor, finds Sean Combs and Teyana seeking enlightenment through love in Joshua Tree; Diddy previously enlisted “Spike Tey” to helm his 2022 video for “Gotta Move On.”

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“Teyana is not just an incredible artist, she’s my sister,” Diddy said in a statement. “She has this undeniable force and raw emotion she brings to every project. When we began conceptualizing ‘Closer To God,’ her name was at the forefront of my mind. I had to convince her to come out of retirement, but I knew she would perfectly capture the spiritual essence and depth of the song. Collaborating with her on both the song and its visual was like harmonizing with a kindred spirit. Together, we’ve created something truly special.”

Taylor added, “Working on ‘Closer To God’ was a spiritual journey in itself. The song’s message of love and divine connection resonated deeply with me, and visually representing that was a beautiful challenge. I believe we’ve created something that will touch people’s souls. The video captures the profound sentiment of feeling divinely connected when in the presence of true love. It paints a picture of raw emotion, vulnerability, and the magic of finding someone who brings you closer to the divine.”

While The Love Album: Off The Grid marked Diddy’s first “solo” album in 17 years, the LP boasted a massive guest list that included The Weeknd, Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker, John Legend, Kehlani, Justin Bieber, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, French Montana, Fabolous, The-Dream, Busta Rhymes, Dawn Richard, 21 Savage and many, many more.

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