Days after explicit footage of mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was released of him physically abusing former lover Cassie Ventura, late Sunday morning, Combs released an apology online.
“My behavior on that video is inexcusable,” he said in a video posted to his Instagram, which came days after after footage was released that appeared to show him beating his ex-girlfriend Cassie in 2016.
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“It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you got to do that. I was f—ed up — I mean, I hit rock bottom — but I make no excuses,” Combs said. “My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I’m disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now.”
He said that after that incident, he “got into going to therapy and rehab.”
“I’m so sorry,” Combs said. “But I’m committed to be a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m truly sorry.”
Supporters are critical of Combs’ apology. Many expressed their disappointment and frustration on various online platforms. Since Cassie came forward with her claims against Combs last year, the rapper has been hit with five lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault, sexual trafficking and engaging in other criminal activity.
Combs has denied all of the allegations and has filed paperwork in court seeking to dismiss a Jane Doe lawsuit and partially dismiss another woman’s suit.
One of his attorneys, Aaron Dyer, also released a statement following the federal raids in March stating that Combs was innocent. He described the raid as an ambush, saying there’s been a rush to judgment based on “meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits.”