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Why did rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs publicly apologize in May 2024?

On Friday, May 17, 2024, CNN released security footage from March 5, 2016, showing Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway. The video sparked widespread public backlash and led to Combs posting a video apology on Instagram and Facebook on May 19, 2024. In his apology, he took full responsibility for his actions and expressed disgust at his behavior. He also mentioned that he sought professional help through therapy and rehab. Cassie Ventura’s attorney criticized the apology, noting that Combs had previously denied the allegations until the video evidence surfaced.