Diddy has remained in headlines following the release of the gut-wrenching video of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie, formerly known as Cassandra Ventura. The surveillance footage obtained by CNN has sparked several reactions and even led social media users to dig up past 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 former couple has caused social media to resurface his speech at the 2022 BET Awards. The media mogul was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual ceremony. While accepting the award, Diddy specifically 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 in the clip.
The now viral clip of Diddy at the BET Awards has caused social media to call him out for his contradicting statements.
Social Media Reacts To Diddy’s BET Award Speech
Several social media users weighed in on the rapper’s comments from his BET Award speech on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Diddy in 2022 BET achievement award had nerve saying “shoutout to Cassie for holding me down in the dark times” knowing she was actually suffering with his abusive violence.
And what did he mean thank you 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” knowing he abused her?
This is so disrespectful on so many levels pic.twitter.com/aFo9YKxRJC
— Patience…🪬 (@Patiencexx4) May 17, 2024
Diddy so scary bc he did a whole rebrand with his name being love love love at the BET awards he said shout out to Casie talkin bout thank you for holding me down in the dark times & the dark times was him literally abusing her put him under the jail cell
— Charissa (@charissuhhhh) May 17, 2024
in hindsight, Diddy shouting out Cassie at 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” during the 2022 BET Achievement Award. It’s disturbing considering she was actually enduring his abusive behavior.#Diddy #Cassie #BET #SeanCombs
pic.twitter.com/AEyuMJM0cN— 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 (@i_am_comedian) May 17, 2024
Diddy Issues Apology
Diddy has officially issued an apology following the release of the assault video. The ‘Gotta Move On’ artist responded to the leaked footage through an Instagram video.
The musician took accountability for his actions and stated that he is committed to becoming a better 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 in the video.
