America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses Drops Sean John Eyewear Line Following Diddy's Apology to Cassie
Following Diddy's public apology to his ex-girlfriend Cassie, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses has made the decision to remove frames from Diddy’s Sean John eyewear collection. The move comes just a week after the controversy surrounding the star's past actions, signaling a swift response from the eyewear retailer.
Diddy’s Sean John Eyeglasses Removed by America’s Best: Report
Diddy. Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images
Diddy is still facing consequences following a video showing him attacking his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, in 2016.
According to TMZ, America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses has decided to stop selling frames from Diddy's Sean John collection.
We contacted America's Best to confirm the information. TMZ reported that stores were told to take Sean John products off the shelves and replace them with items of similar price last week. The company started removing Sean John eyewear from their online store a month ago.
Diddy recently faced criticism from the public after CNN released security camera footage showing the rapper assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway. In response, Diddy posted a video on Instagram on May 19 to apologize for his actions.
In the video, Diddy expressed, "It’s hard to look back on the toughest moments in your life, but sometimes you have to. I was in a bad place. I hit rock bottom and I'm not making excuses. My behavior in that video is unacceptable. I take full responsibility for what I did. I am truly ashamed."
The rapper shared, "I have been getting professional help by going to therapy and rehab. I have also been seeking God's mercy and grace. I am deeply sorry for my actions and I am dedicated to becoming a better person every day. I am not expecting forgiveness, but I truly regret my mistakes."
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Cassie and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Diddy captioned his post, “I’m truly sorry.”
Cassie’s legal team released a statement to We, criticizing the video for focusing more on the individual rather than the people he harmed.
Meredith Firetog, a partner at Wigdor LLP, mentioned that when Cassie and other women came forward, he denied the allegations and accused the victims of seeking money. She stated that his apology only came after his denials were proven false, showing his desperation and insincerity.
Peloton has removed Diddy's music from their platform after the footage was made public. Model Crystal McKinney has also filed a lawsuit against the rapper, claiming he sexually assaulted her in 2003.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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