Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs would be about to lose the keys to the city of New York that was given to him in 2023. According to information from EFEfrom the mayor’s office of the American city they have been evaluating removing said recognition from the rapper as a result of the video where he is seen attacking his ex-partner Cassie Ventura.
Likewise, Eric Adams, mayor of New York and official who gave ‘Diddy’ the city’s orders, said that a group of people have been evaluating the measure and subsequently delivering their recommendations to the official.
“My heart goes out to the young woman who was attacked. We are all disgusted with the video, to see something of that magnitude,” Adams declared in his weekly meeting with the press.
The authority also stressed that this would be the first time that New York has decided to withdraw this recognition. “We have never taken anyone’s keys away. We want to make sure we do it right because we are going to set a precedent,” he said.
It was 2023, when Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs received the keys to New York City for donating millions of dollars to support African-American entrepreneurs. However, now the musician could lose the distinction due to the images broadcast on the network cnn where he is seen hitting and kicking his ex-girlfriend.
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie Ventura at the premiere of ‘The Perfect Match’ on March 7, 2016. | Source: AFP
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs took responsibility for his attacks on Cassie Ventura
Last Sunday, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs shared a video where he takes responsibility for his attacks against Cassie Ventura. In images released by cnn The rapper was seen with a white towel pulling Ventura’s hair while hitting and kicking her while she was on the floor of a hotel near the elevator.
“I was angry. I mean, I hit rock bottom, but I don’t make excuses. My behavior in that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I’m disgusted. Then I was disgusted when I did it and now I’m disgusted,” said the also winner of four Grammy Awards.
He then added: “I went out and sought professional help. I had to go to therapy, to rehab. He had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I’m committed to being a better man every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. Very sorry”.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces accusations of sexual abuse and human trafficking. | Source: Instagram (diddy)
CNN broadcast attacks by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs with Cassie Ventura
Last week, cnn shared an exclusive video showing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attacking his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. The fact coincides with the accusations of a federal lawsuit filed by the singer in November 2023, which has already been resolved.
The images that have been collected from various camera angles, and dating back to March 5, 2016, show the rapper, producer and business mogul during an incident that, according to his ex-partner’s complaint, occurred at the now closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles.
In the video of cnn Ventura can be seen leaving the room going towards the elevator. Behind her is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, with a towel around her waist, who runs after her and grabs her by the back of her neck and then throws her to the ground. After her, she is seen kicking and dragging her across the floor towards a room.
The woman then slowly gets up, gathers her things and tries to pick up a phone, but the rapper came back and pushes her. Seconds later, she sits in a chair, picks up an object and throws it at her ex-partner. “The heartbreaking video has only further confirmed Mr. Combs’ disturbing and predatory behavior,” said Douglas H. Wigdor, Cassie Ventura’s attorney.
