Howard University celebrated its most recent Homecoming earlier this month. As reportedly part of an unofficial tradition, attendees were literally jumping gates to get inside — curious as to why and what you missed? Keep scrolling.
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Howard University’s Homecoming Tailgate Goes Viral For Kids Jumping Gates To Get In
According to the university’s official website, Howard’s homecoming kicked off on Saturday, October 14, and ended on Monday, October 23. This year’s theme encompassed “revival,” which the school elaborates as a “time to recapture the enthusiasm of the past, rekindle our flames of school pride, and reconnect with the stories and memories that make Howard special.”
With that theme, it’s no wonder teens and young adults were hopping fences to get inside the university’s tailgate. The tailgate took place on Saturday, October 21, beginning at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Howard Center Parking Lot.
Swipe below to see some of the viral videos of attendees hopping the gate to get inside.
Social Media Reacts
Social media users didn’t waste time reacting to footage of the teens and young adults seemingly “risking it all.”
Instagram user @getfeas_ reiterated the carefree phrase heard by one of the attendees in the viral video.
“Anyone else heard ‘We r litt, we r young, we r turntt ????????????.’”
While Instagram user @poetic.bae joked.
“Not her tail actually getting stuck in the gate to get in the tailgate..????”
Instagram user @flawednfabulous commented.
“Everybody over 30 looking around like ????”
Additionally, Instagram user @jaee.cole wrote.
“Nah baby we getting old, my back cracks when I sneeze. BYE ????”
Diddy & Victoria Monét Showed Major Love To Howard University Before Its Viral Tailgate
According to TheGrio, music mogul Diddy also appeared at the university’s Yardfest event on Friday.
TODAY I BROUGHT OUT @Diddy AT HOWARD HOMECOMING YARDFEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN’T STOP AND I WON’T STOP!!!!! LITERALLY!!!!!! #HowardToHollywood pic.twitter.com/XCrs1fek3a
— Jae Murphy (@JaeMurphy) October 21, 2023
The 52-year-old reportedly performed to the crowd. Then, the music mogul gifted the university, which is also his alma mater, $1 million.
“This donation to Howard is not just a financial contribution; it’s also a reaffirmation of our commitment to a cultural institution that has touched countless lives,” Combs reportedly explained during his speech, per TheGrio. “It’s about ensuring that HBCUs continue to receive the support they rightfully deserve.”
Furthermore, Victoria Monet also blessed Yardfest attendees with a performance on Friday, per TikTok user @darrenathoward.
Check out a clip of the singer’s performance below!
Victoria performing for Howard University’s Homecoming pic.twitter.com/dXHwPGqDKK
— Victoria Monét Updates (@victoriantribe) October 21, 2023
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