Diddy clips recreated at the 2022 BET Awards Trending Online
Diddy remained in the spotlight after its release touching video about him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie, formerly known as Cassandra Ventura. Surveillance footage CNN obtained sparked some reaction and even prompted social media users to dig into the Bad Boy Records founder’s past billings.
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Diddy’s 2022 BET Awards statement trends on social media
Footage of the former couple caused social media to buzz over his speech at the 2022 BET Awards. The media mogul was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award at the annual ceremony. When receiving the award, Diddy gave special thanks Cassie And Bishop TD Jakes.
“I want to say a special thank you to those who were really there for me. And Cassie for holding me back through the dark times,” Diddy said in the clip.
Diddy’s now-viral clip at the BET Awards has social media criticizing him for his contradictory statements.
Social media reacts to Diddy’s BET awards speech
Several social media users weighed in on the rapper’s comments from his BET Awards speech on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Diddy during the 2022 BET achievement awards was very nervous saying “shout out to Cassie for holding me down during the dark times” knowing that she was actually suffering from abuse his.
And what does he mean, thank you Laurie Ann Gibson “Keeping Me Free”….😳#Diddy #Cassie #BETTING #SeanCombs pic.twitter.com/yUcLevHqrk
– Chris (@RealDealChris) May 17, 2024
Remember in 2022 when Diddy thanked Cassie for “keeping him through the dark times” when she learned he had abused her?
This is disrespectful on many levels pic.twitter.com/aFo9YKxRJC
— Patience…🪬 (@Patiencexx4) May 17, 2024
Diddy is scary because he completely rebranded himself with “love love” at the BET awards, he gave a shout out to Casie and “thank you for holding me back in the dark times” and That dark moment was him abusing her, literally putting him under that cell
– Charissa (@charissuhhhh) May 17, 2024
looking back, Diddy yelled that Cassie at the BET Awards was DIABOLICY pic.twitter.com/krMXRU9uoi
— Degenerate George (@DGen_Media) May 17, 2024
Diddy boldly said “thank you Cassie for holding me back during the dark times” during the 2022 BET Achievement Awards. It’s disturbing that she actually endured his abusive behavior.#Diddy #Cassie #BETTING #SeanCombs
pic.twitter.com/AEyuMJM0cN— 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 (@i_am_comedian) May 17, 2024
Diddy issued an apology
Diddy officially apologized after the release of the assault video. The ‘Gotta Move On’ artist responded to the leaked footage via a Videos on Instagram.
The musician has accepted responsibility for his actions and stated that he is committed to becoming a better man.
“It’s hard to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you have to do it. I was fucked. I mean I hit rock bottom, but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video was inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I’m disgusted. I’m so sorry. But I commit to becoming a better man every day. I don’t ask for forgiveness. I so sorry,” Diddy said in the video.
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