" My behavior on that video is unforgivable . "
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Diddy broke his silence on the 2016videoof him physically assaulting Cassie.
In the video, obtained andreleasedby CNN on Friday,Diddycould be seen appearing to kick, shove, and drag the singer in a hotel hallway.
According to thelawsuitshe previously filed against him, the incident seemingly happened at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. The establishment has since closed. Cassie claimed she had tried to flee their hotel room after Diddy allegedly punched her while drunk, but upon hearing her attempting to leave, Diddy chased after her. Surveillance footage showed Cassie standing at an elevator when Diddy, dressed in only a towel, ran down the hallway and violently knocked her to the ground. He was then shown appearing to kick Cassie and attempting to drag her back to their room while seemingly berating her.
Cassie also alleged physical abuse, as well as sexual abuse, by the music mogul on several other occasions. Diddy settled the lawsuit with Cassieone dayafter she filed.
“I’m truly sorry,” Diddy wrote over avideoapology shared to his Instagram on Sunday.
“It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life,” he said in the video. “Sometimes you gotta do that. I was fucked up. I mean, I hit rock bottom, but I make no excuses.”
“My behavior on that video is inexcusable,” he continued. “I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.”
Diddy added, “I’m disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry. But I’m committed to be a better man. Each and every day.”
Diddy concluded the video by saying he wasn’t asking for forgiveness before repeating that he was “truly sorry” for his actions.
Sending Cassie much love, support, and healing. 🤍
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