“It’s the era of Diddy.”

So proclaimed the hip-hop impresario formerly known as Sean Combs, Puffy, Puff Daddy and now P. Diddy on Tuesday’s Today Show, as he explained that he was changing his name once again.

The rap mogul last switched it up — from Puff Daddy to P. Diddy — in 2001, while seeking a “fresh start” after being acquitted on gun charges.

As for what brought about the latest change in moniker, the entertainer admitted that his previous name change left his fans uncertain of how to address him.

“I felt like the ‘P’ was getting between me and my fans and now we’re closer,” Diddy said.

“During concerts, half the crowd is saying ‘P. Diddy’ — half the crowd is chanting ‘Diddy’ — now everybody can just chant ‘Diddy.’ ” source