Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, 54, has deleted all posts from his Instagram account, including his apology video for his ex-girlfriend, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. The now-deleted video showed Combs reflecting on a 2016 incident that surfaced online, showing Ventura being physically abused by the rapper.
In the clip, Combs had expressed his remorse, stating, “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you got to do that.”
He admitted to hitting “rock bottom” and offered no excuses for his behaviour. “My behaviour on that video is inexcusable,” he confessed. “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.”
It’s not clear why Diddy has deleted posts from his social media handle, however, the move comes amid his legal troubles. For those unaware, he is currently entangled in multiple ongoing sexual assault lawsuits and has recently sold his majority stake in Revolt, a music-focused television network he co-founded in 2013 with Andy Schuon.
Last year, Ventura filed a lawsuit against Combs, alleging a decade of rape and sex trafficking. Combs denied these allegations, describing them through his attorney as “offensive and outrageous” and the lawsuit has since been settled.
“The outpouring of love has created a place for my younger self to settle and feel safe now,” she shared.
Ventura emphasised the importance of addressing domestic violence, stating, “It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become. With a lot of hard work, I am better today, but I will always be recovering from the past.”
She continued, “This healing journey is never-ending, but this support means everything to me. Thank you.” Ventura also urged the public to “open your heart to believing victims the first time,” acknowledging the courage it takes to speak out about such traumatic experiences.
“I offer my hand to those that are still living in fear,” she concluded. “Reach out to your people, don’t cut them off. No one should carry this weight alone.”