Sean “Diddy” Combs's apology video sparked widespread criticism from both fans and celebrities. On Sunday, the 54-year-old music icon posted a one-minute video addressing newly surfaced surveillance footage showing him assaulting his then-girlfriend. Kathy Venturaat the hotel.
However, Combs did not specifically mention Ventura, who sued Combs in November 2023 on charges including abuse and rape. The lawsuit was settled within 24 hours for an undisclosed amount.
Diddy posts apology video on Instagram: “I'm so sorry.''
“It's very difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you have to,” Combs said.
“I messed up – I mean, I hit rock bottom – but I don’t make excuses.
“My actions in that video are inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I am disgusted. I was disgusted when I did it. I am disgusted now. I’m tired of it.”
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Aubrey O'DayFormer member of. didi's group danity kane A vocal critic, he quickly condemned the video, noting that Combs did not directly apologize to Ventura.
“Diddy did not apologize to Cassie,” O'Day wrote to X.
“He apologized for the world seeing what he had done.”
rapper 50 cents They also attacked Combs, questioning the sincerity of his apology and the timing of the video. He suggested that the public saw through Combs' media strategy and would not believe his apology.
“This isn't going to work. Who's advising him now?” the rapper wrote on Instagram.
“SMH, that's a bad move.”
“A lie detector test revealed this was a lie. It has a Molly vibe.”
