Sean 'Diddy' Combs Resigns as Revolt Chairman Amidst Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs relinquishes Revolt chairmanship amidst multiple sexual assault lawsuits
Sean “Diddy” Combs has resigned from his position as chairman of Revolt, his music-focused TV network, following allegations of sexual assault in three separate lawsuits.
On Tuesday, November 28, Revolt's Instagram page shared that Sean Combs has resigned as chairman to ensure the company remains focused on creating meaningful content for the culture and uplifting the voices of Black people in the country and the African diaspora. The statement emphasized the network's commitment to a collective journey rather than being driven by any individual. A spokesperson confirmed to People that this decision is temporary, and we have reached out to Diddy, 54, for comment.
In 2013, Diddy co-founded Revolt with Andy Schuon. Recently, less than two weeks after his ex-girlfriend Cassie accused him of sexual assault in a lawsuit, the rapper announced his decision to step aside from his position. In court documents, Cassie, also known as Casandra Ventura, was described as "a victim of sex trafficking." She alleged that since meeting Diddy in 2005, he subjected her to a pattern of abuse, including pressuring her to take drugs and coercing her into having sex with male prostitutes on camera. Cassie also claimed that Diddy forced his way into her home and raped her in 2018.
Diddy, who was in an intermittent relationship with Cassie from 2007 to 2018, rejected the accusations through a statement from his legal representative.
“Mr. Combs strongly denies these unacceptable and shocking accusations. Over the last six months, Ms. Ventura has been persistently demanding $30 million from Mr. Combs, threatening to write a damaging book about their relationship if her demand was not met. Mr. Combs unequivocally rejected this as clear blackmail,” his attorney informed the New York Times.
Cassie filed court papers, and the next day she and Diddy reached a settlement in the lawsuit. Cassie expressed her desire to resolve the matter amicably and thanked her family, fans, and legal team for their support.
Diddy, through his representative Wigdor, released a statement saying, "We have chosen to resolve this issue in a friendly manner. I wish Cassie and her family nothing but the best. Love."
Diddy's lawyer, Ben Brafman, later stressed that reaching a settlement does not imply guilt.
Brafman clarified, "I want to make it clear that settling the lawsuit in 2023 does not mean admitting any wrongdoing. Mr. Combs maintains his denial of the claims and is pleased that they were able to come to a mutual settlement. He wishes Ms. Ventura the best." However, after reaching an agreement with Cassie, Diddy faced further allegations. Joi Dickerson-Neal filed a lawsuit on November 23, accusing Diddy of drugging, sexually abusing, and assaulting her, as well as distributing revenge porn.
Diddy refuted the accusations in a statement to CNN, with his representative dismissing Dickerson-Neal’s story as "fabricated and lacking credibility" and "simply an attempt to extort money."
On the same day as Dickerson-Neal’s lawsuit, a third legal case was filed. The unidentified plaintiff alleged that Diddy and a friend took turns assaulting her in the early '90s. Us contacted Diddy for a response at the time.
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The three lawsuits were filed just before the New York Adult Survivors Act, which allowed survivors of sexual assault to file lawsuits regardless of when the incident occurred, expired on November 24. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
