“I’m disgusted”: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs issues apology
Footage recently emerged that appeared to show the ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ rapper Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs attacking his former partner Cassie Ventura in a hotel in 2016. Combs has now issued a video apology for his “inexcusable” behaviour.
The original CCTV footage shows a man in a towel running through the hallways of a hotel. When he comes across a woman, he punches her, throws her to the floor, and repeatedly kicks her while on the floor. CNN, who first released the footage, claimed the persons shown were Combs and Ventura.
The rapper has now confirmed that he is the attacker in the CCTV by issuing a video apology, in which he states: “I was disgusted when I did it. I’m disgusted now.” In the video, the rapper describes the period as “the darkest times” in his life.
“It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you got to do that,” he continued. “I was f—ed up. I hit rock bottom — but I make no excuses. My behaviour on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video,” Combs added.
Previously, the rappers attorney had explained that Combs denied the various allegations he is currently facing. However, he has admitted that the footage released by CNN does show him assault Ventura. “I went and I sought out professional help, started going to therapy and rehab.”
Regarding the footage in question, CNN commented: “The footage, compiled from multiple camera angles dated March 5, 2016, appears to show the rapper, producer and business mogul during an incident that, according to Ventura’s complaint, occurred at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles.”
Ventura, who is currently 37, 11 years younger than Combs, 48, sought legal advice over the incident and her attorney, Douglas H Wigdor, stated: “The gut-wrenching video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behaviour of Mr Combs.”
Wigdor added: “Words cannot express the courage and fortitude that Ms. Ventura has shown in coming forward to bring this to light.”