Diddy has remained in headlines following the discharge of the gut-wrenching video of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie, previously often known as Cassandra Ventura. The surveillance footage obtained by CNN has sparked a number of reactions and even led social media customers to dig up previous receipts on the Bad Boy Records founder.
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Diddy’s 2022 BET Award Speech Trends On Social Media
The footage of the previous couple has precipitated social media to resurface his speech on the 2022 BET Awards. The media mogul was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award on the annual ceremony. While accepting the award, Diddy particularly thanked Cassie and Bishop T.D. Jakes.
“I want to say a special thank you to the people that was like really there for me. And also Cassie for holding me down in the dark times,” Diddy says within the clip.
The now viral clip of Diddy on the BET Awards has precipitated social media to name him out for his contradicting statements.
Social Media Reacts To Diddy’s BET Award Speech
Several social media customers weighed in on the rapper’s feedback from his BET Award speech on X, previously often known as Twitter.
Diddy in 2022 BET achievement award had nerve saying “shoutout to Cassie for holding me down in the dark times” realizing she was really struggling along with his abusive violence.
And what did he imply thanks Laurie Ann Gibson “Keeping Me Free”….😳#Diddy #Cassie #BET #SeanCombs pic.twitter.com/yUcLevHqrk
— Chris (@RealDealChris) May 17, 2024
Remember in 2022 when Diddy thanked Cassie for “holding him down through the dark times” realizing he abused her?
This is so disrespectful on so many ranges pic.twitter.com/aFo9YKxRJC
— Patience…🪬 (@Patiencexx4) May 17, 2024
Diddy so scary bc he did a complete rebrand along with his title being love love love on the BET awards he mentioned shout out to Casie talkin bout thanks for holding me down at nighttime instances & the darkish instances was him actually abusing her put him underneath the jail cell
— Charissa (@charissuhhhh) May 17, 2024
in hindsight, Diddy shouting out Cassie on the BET awards is DIABOLICAL pic.twitter.com/krMXRU9uoi
— Degenerate George (@DGen_Media) May 17, 2024
Diddy had the audacity to say “shoutout to Cassie for holding me down in the dark times” in the course of the 2022 BET Achievement Award. It’s disturbing contemplating she was really enduring his abusive conduct.#Diddy #Cassie #BET #SeanCombs
pic.twitter.com/AEyuMJM0cN— 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 (@i_am_comedian) May 17, 2024
Diddy Issues Apology
Diddy has formally issued an apology following the discharge of the assault video. The ‘Gotta Move On’ artist responded to the leaked footage by way of an Instagram video.
The musician took accountability for his actions and said that he’s dedicated to changing into a greater man.
“It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you gotta do that. I was f****d up. I mean I hit rock bottom, but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I’m disgusted. I’m so sorry. But I’m committed to be a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m truly sorry,” Diddy says within the video.
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