Washington, Jan 3: American rapper Diddy's representatives have denied claims that he wanted to attend President-elect Barack Obama''s swearing-in ceremony by using his celebrity status and not by paying for a ticket.

A New York Post report recently said that unlike other fellow Hollywood types, who had donated 50,000 dollars to the inauguration committee to help cover some of the costs of the celebration, Diddy wanted a free pass.

"The story is ridiculous and untrue," E! Online quoted Diddy's publicist Keesha Johnson as saying.

New York, November 7 : American rapper Diddy evinced his excitement about Barack Obama’s historic White House victory by enforcing a "presidential attire" dress code for guests at his 39th birthday’s party.

The rapper celebrated his birthday at NYC hot spot Mansion on Wednesday, along with celeb pals including Mary J. Blige and Ben Stiller, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Common and Keyshia Cole.

Over 60 guests were turned away for not complying with the dress code.

The birthday boy wore black tie, and a diamond pinky ring the size of a Ping-Pong ball.