Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism.
'I Was F***ed Up': Diddy Acknowledges Beating Ex-Girlfriend In 2016 Amid Several Ongoing Misconduct Lawsuits
The public scrutiny on Diddy for alleged sexual misconduct has heightened since November 2023, when his ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie, sued him for rape .
(
Ronald Martinez
/
Getty Images
)
Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is currently facing several lawsuits for sexual misconduct, has released an apology video following the publication of security camera footage that reportedly shows him beating ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie, in 2016.
Why now: A graphic video originally shared by CNN on Friday appeared to show Diddy beating Cassie in a Century City hotel. The video quickly made the rounds on social media. Cassie had previously accused Diddy of the assault in a November 2023 lawsuit.
The apology: "My behavior on that video was inexcusable," Diddy said. Diddy, who had previously denied all charges, called his behavior "f***ed up" and said he had sought out therapy following the incident.
Support for LAist comes from
The backstory: Cassie's 2023 lawsuit against Diddy alleged rape, sex trafficking, and physical abuse. Until today, Diddy had denied all charges. The parties settled the lawsuit on undisclosed terms a day after the suit was filed.
Other lawsuits: After Cassie's lawsuit, two other women sued the music mogul a week later for sexual assault and revenge porn. A December 2023 lawsuit alleged a separate count of rape , and in February 2024 he was accused of drugging and assaulting music producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones. Diddy was also sued in May 2017 by his former personal chef, who accused him of harassment and retaliation. That lawsuit was settled in 2019.
Can Diddy be prosecuted for the actions on the video?: The Los Angeles District Attorney's office said no in a statement released Friday, "as the conduct would have occurred beyond the timeline where a crime of assault can be prosecuted." In March, two homes linked to Diddy were raided by federal agents.
As Editor-in-Chief of our newsroom, I’m extremely proud of the work our top-notch journalists are doing here at LAist. We’re doing more hard-hitting watchdog journalism than ever before — powerful reporting on the economy, elections, climate and the homelessness crisis that is making a difference in your lives. At the same time, it’s never been more difficult to maintain a paywall-free, independent news source that informs, inspires, and engages everyone.
Simply put, we cannot do this essential work without your help. Federal funding for public media has been clawed back by Congress and that means LAist has lost $3.4 million in federal funding over the next two years. So we’re asking for your help. LAist has been there for you and we’re asking you to be here for us.
We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent, which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you.
No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, press freedom is at the core of keeping our nation free and fair. And as the landscape of free press changes, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust, but the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news from our community.
Please take action today to support your trusted source for local news with a donation that makes sense for your budget.
Thank you for your generous support and believing in independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
If approved, the more than 62-acre project would include 50 housing lots and a marina less than a mile from Jackie and Shadow's famous nest overlooking the lake. -
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted limits on immigration sweeps in Southern California, overturning a lower court ruling that prohibited agents from stopping people based on their appearance.
-
Censorship has long been controversial. But lately, the issue of who does and doesn’t have the right to restrict kids’ access to books has been heating up across the country in the so-called culture wars.
-
With less to prove than LA, the city is becoming a center of impressive culinary creativity.
-
Nearly 470 sections of guardrailing were stolen in the last fiscal year in L.A. and Ventura counties.
-
Monarch butterflies are on a path to extinction, but there is a way to support them — and maybe see them in your own yard — by planting milkweed.
Best of LAist