Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned his key to New York City following a request from Mayor Eric Adams. This action comes in response to a video showing the music mogul attacking R&B singer Cassie, officials confirmed on Saturday.
The mayor’s office stated that Combs returned the key after Adams sent letters to the musician’s offices in New York and California on June 4. The letters rescinded the key and requested its return to City Hall. The city received the key on June 10.
In his letter, Adams expressed being “deeply disturbed” by the attack, stating, “I strongly condemn these actions and stand in solidarity with all survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.”
Combs’ career has faced significant setbacks due to numerous accusations of sexual abuse and a federal criminal sex-trafficking investigation. This investigation led to raids on Combs’ mansions in Los Angeles and Miami.
In May, CNN aired security footage showing Combs attacking Cassie in a hotel hallway in Los Angeles in 2016. Combs has since apologized, calling his actions “inexcusable” and expressing that he is “truly sorry” for the attack on Cassie.
Cassie, whose legal name is Cassandra Ventura, sued Combs last year, which brought increased scrutiny on him. The case was settled a day after it was filed.
Adams had awarded Combs the key to the city at a ceremony last year, coinciding with the release of a new album.
Following the release of the video involving Cassie, Howard University rescinded an honorary degree awarded to Combs and ended a scholarship program in his name.
Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, has been one of the most influential hip-hop producers and executives over the past three decades, transforming musical success into a business empire.
An email sent to a representative listed online for Combs was not immediately returned.
