Sean “Diddy” Combs Apologizes for Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend in 2016 Hotel Incident

Sean “Diddy” Combs has finally broken his silence and admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway back in 2016. The shocking confession comes after CNN released security footage of the attack, showing the music mogul violently attacking Cassie, who was his protege and longtime girlfriend at the time.

In a heartfelt apology posted on Instagram and Facebook, Diddy expressed deep regret for his actions, calling them “inexcusable” and taking full responsibility for his behavior in the video. He revealed that he sought professional help, went to therapy, and asked for forgiveness from a higher power, emphasizing his commitment to becoming a better man each day.

The apology comes months after Cassie, whose legal name is Cassandra Ventura, filed a lawsuit against Combs alleging years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. The suit was settled shortly after but sparked further lawsuits and a federal criminal sex-trafficking investigation that led to raids on Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami.

Meredith Firetog, representing Ventura and other women who have sued Combs, criticized the apology as self-serving, stating that it focused more on Diddy’s feelings than on the harm he caused to his victims. The lawyer dismissed the apology as a desperate attempt by Combs to salvage his reputation in the face of mounting allegations.

Despite Combs’ denial of the allegations, the security footage aligns closely with the incident described in Ventura’s lawsuit, where she claimed that Combs paid the hotel $50,000 for the video immediately after the attack. The video shows Combs physically assaulting Cassie after she tried to get away from him, with the assault taking place in a Los Angeles hotel.

While Combs is not facing criminal charges for the assault due to the expiration of the statutes of limitations, federal investigators are reportedly looking into other potential crimes related to the allegations against him. The rapper and Cassie had an on-again, off-again relationship for over a decade before the disturbing incident in 2016.

The apology marks a significant moment in the ongoing scandal surrounding Diddy, who has faced intense scrutiny and legal challenges following the release of the security footage. As the music mogul grapples with the fallout from his actions, the public awaits to see how he plans to repair the damage done and move forward from this dark chapter in his life.