- Diddy faced backlash for deleting his apology video to his ex-girlfriend Cassie from his Instagram account.
- ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith strongly criticized Diddy for removing the apology video, stating that Diddy should have kept it up if he was sincere in his remorse.
- Smith emphasized the importance of Diddy maintaining the apology video to demonstrate accountability and genuine contrition for his past actions towards Cassie.
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ decision to suddenly vanish all of his Instagram posts, including an important apology video to the woman he once dated, has been in the center of a wave of criticism, opposition, and, of course, a lot of talk.
The missing video was a reaction by Diddy to a leaked 2016 video that showed him hitting Cassie. Diddy, while saying that he was sorry for his past offenses and saying that he would face his actions in full, also, called for “kidnapping and rape are never the answer” in the apology that was taken down. This happened after she had lodged serious grievances against Diddy in a lawsuit, and the matter was swiftly resolved, the details of which were similar undisclosed.
These reps of Diddy’s say that this so-called “social media reset” was simply a move aimed at “shaking up his presence,” not something accusing Cassie to or others. A new ploy to dismiss people like sports pundit Stephen A. Smith, pointed to Diddy’s phony actions, was the same explanation. “One of the photos was a picture of you with your kids. That’s the one you should’ve left. Authenticity is demonstrable. You donà t need 20 million followers on Instagram,” Smith declared.
The backlash digs deeper than just the complexities of Diddy personal loves. The demonstrated guilty conscience of Diddy has been praised for the serious sexual harassment allegations amidst the leaked video of him hitting Cassie.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a disgusted by the leaked footage and the ever-increasing allegations of sexual harassment against him, asked that the key to the city be handed over by Diddy, who had been given that honor previously, and, this is, in fact, the very first time that such a request has been made. The mayor was the recipient of a letter in which he tore into Diddy’s deeds, and having been the first to make the suggestion, he showed his commitment to the survivors of domestic violence.
Diddy’s decision to remove everything from his Instagram including the apology video has made a lot of people wonder whether he is truly honest and transparent. His team claims it was just a normal social media reset but as per the criticism of the removal of the apology video and timing thereof, Diddy is known to be in the process of his status of isolation. As such, this has led to many notions that he is trying to distance himself from his past actions and the consequences they have faced.
As the public figures continue to be accountable for their behaviors, the Diddy’s case acts such as a warning that true accountability is not confined to saying sorry. It involves a long-term process of dealing with the root causes of injury, seeking forgiveness, and exhibiting authenticity in one’s desire to transform.
The criticism raised against him is so pertinent to the meaning of this resolution and the need of public figures to face questions about improper behavior with all the seriousness of which they are worthy.
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Newsypeople gathered online users’ responses to Stephen A. Smith statement against Diddy action Below are a few of the remarks:
@MrSjd1967: “STEPHEN A WHERE WAS THIS ENERGY FOR JERRY JONES”
@nicholasholland3235: “I know Diddy is like damn I can’t do without anyone bringing me up.”
@user-sl1zu1hr6z: “How did y’all know it was deleted ? why are we so invested in him”
@jimmybootz1277: “This wasn’t an apology he was just coming out when he said he hit rock bottom he had meant to say he WAS a bottom”
@trealnegus977: “He deleted all his stuff what’s the big deal ️ how can this man tell another man what to do about his situation”
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