Diddy’s Apology: Taking Responsibility for His Actions
In a video apology posted on Instagram and Facebook, rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted to punching and kicking his ex-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. The footage, released by CNN, showed Combs in a towel assaulting Cassie, his former girlfriend and R&B singer. Combs expressed deep remorse, acknowledging his actions as “inexcusable” and taking full responsibility. He stated he was “disgusted” by his behavior then and now.
Cassie, whose legal name is Cassandra Ventura, filed a lawsuit against Combs in November, alleging years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. The suit was settled quickly, but it drew attention to Combs, prompting further lawsuits and a federal criminal investigation into sex trafficking, resulting in raids on his properties in Los Angeles and Miami.
In the apology video, Combs disclosed seeking professional help, including therapy and rehab, and asked for forgiveness, expressing commitment to becoming a better person. Despite not seeking forgiveness, he reiterated his sincere apology.
The security camera footage, dated March 5, 2016, corresponds to an incident described in Ventura’s lawsuit, alleging Combs paid the hotel $50,000 for the video immediately after. Combs has not addressed this claim, nor has his representatives. The source of the footage obtained by CNN was not disclosed.
Douglas Wigdor, Cassie’s lawyer, condemned the video, emphasizing Cassie’s bravery in coming forward. He described the footage as confirming Combs’ “disturbing and predatory behavior.
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