Diddy Issued An Apology To Cassie For His ‘Inexcusable Behavior’ Shown In A Gruesome Hotel Hallway Security Video

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Since Cassie’s bombshell lawsuit in November 2023, the public has continued to side eye Diddy. In the “Don’t Play It Safe” singer’s filing, she alleged that her ex-partner and former Bad Boy Record label head, physically and sexually abused her. Although Diddy eventually settled the suit, he has maintained his innocence.

However, on May 17, footage obtained by CNN, seemingly validated one of Cassie’s physical abuse allegations listed in court documents. Today (May 19), Diddy took to his official Instagram page to seemingly issue a public apology to Cassie.

“It is really difficult to reflect on the darkest parts of your life,” he said. “But sometimes you gotta do that. I was f*cked up. I mean, I hit rock bottom. But I make no excuses. My behavior in the video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.”

Watch the full clip below.

In the comment section of Diddy’s post, users online are divided. The large majority have begun to bash the disgraced mogul for leading the public to believe that he did not engage in any abusive actions. Another subset voiced that the apology lacked sincerity due to the timing of its release.

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On the other hand, some have started to rally behind Diddy arguing that judgement is only reserved for God.

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At this time, Diddy has not been arrested or charged in relation to the incident with Cassie.

Cuba Gooding Jr. Breaks Silence on Lil Rod’s Allegations in Diddy Lawsuit

Cuba Gooding Jr. Breaks Silence on Lil Rod’s Allegations in Diddy Lawsuit

Remember when Rodney “Lil Rod” Smith accused Cuba Gooding Jr. of sexual misconduct in his far-reaching lawsuit against Diddy? Whelp, Gooding is now breaking his silence. The actor has vehemently denied the allegations against him by music producer, who accused Gooding and Sean “Diddy” Combs of some dark, wild behavior.

ICYMI, Smith, known for his work on the rapper’s latest album, filed a lawsuit against Diddy in February, alleging inappropriate behavior, drugging, and assault at one of Diddy’s gatherings, as well as claiming that Diddy facilitated inappropriate advances by his friends. Diddy has denied these allegations.

Get this, adding to the craziness of the situation, Smith implicated Gooding in the purported incident, alleging that Gooding groped him during the same event.

In fairness to Gooding, he has refuted these claims, asserting that Smith’s motives are purely financial and exploiting Gooding’s previous legal troubles. In an interview with Patrick Bet-David’s “The PBD Podcast,” Gooding expressed disbelief upon discovering his involvement in Smith’s lawsuit against Combs. He exclaimed, “That’s the craziest thing… You pull me into this?”

If you believe Gooding, he didn’t roll with Diddy too tough. He clarified that his interactions with the mogul were minimal, limited to “two or three times,” primarily socializing on New Year’s Eve aboard Diddy’s yacht while listening to music with Smith. He emphasized, “We were acquaintances,” distancing himself from deeper involvement.

Gooding said his acquaintance with Diddy began in 2019 or 2020, and was facilitated by his girlfriend, Claudine De Niro, again, if you believe his claim. 

Gooding insinuated that Smith opportunistically linked him to the lawsuit due to his prior legal troubles, referencing his guilty plea in 2022 for a misdemeanor charge related to non-consensual kissing at a nightclub in 2018.

Amidst the legal turmoil, Gooding maintains his innocence and questions Smith’s motives, emphasizing the tenuous nature of their acquaintance and his lack of knowledge regarding Diddy’s personal affairs.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. Accused Of Avoiding Lil Rod’s Lawsuit Claim

Despite being accused of attempting to evade Lil Rod’s lawsuit, Cuba Gooding Jr. is not keeping his opinions about the legal drama to himself. Cuba Gooding Jr. is accused of eluding court process servers in relation to a case producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr. filed alleging sexual assault. Jones accuses the Oscar-winning actor of acting inappropriately while on a boat in the U.S. Virgin Islands. With the filing of the lawsuit, Jones has elevated Gooding Jr. and Diddy to a prominent position, intensifying the conflict in a complex legal dispute.

With the filing of the lawsuit, Jones has put a light on both Gooding and Diddy, intensifying the conflict and the complex legal battle that is ongoing. Tyrone Blackburn, the lawyer for Jones, has attempted, but failed, to serve legal documents on Gooding. Jones Lawyer states, “The difficulty in serving Mr. Gooding points to a deliberate attempt to evade these very serious claims.”

Read More: Cuba Gooding Jr. Addresses Lil Rod’s Sexual Assault Allegations In Diddy Lawsuit

Cuba Gooding Jr. Barks Back At Allegations

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Cuba Gooding Jr. Arrives at NYS Supreme Court for sentencing on October 13, 2022 in New York City. The Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr., plead guilty to charges of forcible touching and sex abuse. The criminal charges Gooding plead guilty to were brought against him after a worker at a New York nightclub alleged he forcibly kissed her, while he also faced charges stemming from three other incidents in which he stood accused of forcible touching or abuse. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

The claim is based on an event that occurred aboard Diddy’s boat in January 2023. According to Jones, Cuba Gooding Jr. groped him without getting his explicit consent. The complaint states that neither Gooding nor Diddy took significant action to address or stop the situation after Jones forcefully rejected Gooding’s attempts. Gooding isn’t keeping quiet about the case. When the actor learned about the allegations, he was shocked, he said in an interview with “Patrick Bet-David Podcast.” He said, “It’s crazy, that’s the craziest thing I’d ever [heard]… and then, hey how about me?” he said. “I wake up in the morning, I turn [on] the show…I was like, excuse me, [they] pull me into this!”

In addition, Gooding talked about the now-infamous picture of him and Jones. The Oscar winner said, “You made it look the way you wanted it to look, but that [photo]… we were just listening to music.” He added that there were over 300 people on the yacht at the time of the alleged incident. Gooding described the legal action as merely an attempt to coerce Diddy into paying money. Overall, the case and legal battle will only get messier from here.

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Diddy Has Reportedly Filed To Have The Jane Doe Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed Citing Multiple Reasons

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Since November 2023, Diddy has been drowning in a sea of lawsuits. While Cassie’s bombshell case with the tipping point, unfortunately for the former head of Revolt it wasn’t the last (see more here). Now, the “Act Bad” rapper and his legal team are working their way through each case in court.

According to TMZ, yesterday (May 10), Diddy’s attorneys reportedly filed have the sexual assault allegations submitted by a Jane Doe dismissed. This marks the second attempt by Diddy to have the courts toss out an alleged victims’ claims. Similar to his first dismissal filing (in a separate case), in documents Diddy’s attorneys argue that the statute of limitations basis for Doe’s lawsuit has lapsed. The representatives also argue that Doe “didn’t include many pertinent details outside of her alleged assault.” Lastly, they maintain Diddy did not do what Doe alleged.

Read the full statement take from within the paperwork below.

The sparse amendments to the original Complaint cannot remedy the falsehoods and incurable defects in the new pleading. Like the original Complaint, it fails to state any viable claim and must be dismissed.

Plaintiff cannot allege what day or time of year the alleged incident occurred, yet purports to miraculously recall the most prurient details with specificity. Accordingly, this case should be dismissed now, with prejudice, to protect the Combs Defendants from further reputational injury and before more party and judicial resources are squandered.

In Doe’s original filing she claimed to have met Bad Boy Records president Harve Pierre in Detroit back in 2003 when she was 17 years old. After that interaction, Doe stated she was flown to New York City and taken to Diddy’s studio. Once there Doe alleged she was supplied with drugs and alcohol then gang raped. Doe included photos from the alleged night in her lawsuit.

Cuba Gooding Jr. Addresses Lil Rod’s Sexual Assault Allegations In Diddy Lawsuit

In February of this year, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones added another to Diddy’s long list of lawsuits. The producer, who worked alongside Diddy on The Love Album: Off the Grid, accuses him of sexual harassment, drugging, and more. Roughly a month after filing the suit, Lil Rod added another defendant, Cuba Gooding Jr.

Lil Rod claims that when Diddy introduced him to Gooding Jr., things took a turn for the worse. Allegedly, Gooding Jr. began “touching, groping, and fondling Mr. Jones’ legs, his upper inner thighs near his groin, the small of his back near his buttocks, and his shoulders.” Lil Rod alleges that he “rejected his advances,” but that Gooding Jr. didn’t stop until being “forcibly pushed” away.

Read More: Lil Rod Claims He’s Got Diddy On Tape Admitting To Crimes

Cuba Gooding Jr. Accuses Lil Rod Of “Going After The Money”

Now, Gooding Jr. has addressed the lawsuit during an appearance on the PBD Podcast. “I think whatever [Diddy’s] dealing with, he’s on his journey, man,” he explained, “I think that God has got him on a path where— I can’t imagine that he’s st*pid enough to do whatever he’s doing and keep it on his premises. I think that the raid and all of that stuff, only time will tell – who was involved, who had been a frequent guest in these places and areas.”

“It’s funny because my lawyers said, y’know, ‘Every outlet in the world wants to talk to you,’ and again, I’m like, ‘I’m not defining myself from some headline in the press.’ So I stay quiet,” he continued. “This guy who’s suing him [is] going after the money, man. I’m sure, and by the way, I don’t know P. Diddy’s life. I don’t know what he’s going through […] We were acquaintances, just like I just showed you. Two–three times I’ve seen him.” What do you think of Lil Rod accusing Cuba Gooding Jr. of sexual assault? What about his response? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy’s Lawyers Have Reportedly Filed A Motion To Have Several Claims In ‘Revenge Porn’ Lawsuit Dismissed

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Diddy’s legal team is attempting to chip away at the mounting claims stacked against him. Following the bombshell lawsuit filed by his former Bad Boy Records signee Cassie, Diddy was named in several similar sexual assault cases. While, the mogul quickly settled with his ex-girlfriend, Diddy seems to be preparing to fight the outstanding allegations in a court of law.

However, according to AP News, Diddy’s lawyers are looking to reduce the amount of allegations made against him.

The outlet reports that on April 26, Diddy’s legal filed a motion to have the claims made by Joi Dickerson-Deal, including revenge porn and human trafficking, to be dismissed with prejudice. On November 23, Dickerson-Deal issued a lawsuit against Diddy (obtained by Rolling Stone), in which she alleged that Diddy drugged and sexual assaulted. She also claims that the encounter was filmed and shared by Diddy amongst his close associates.

In the motion, Diddy’s lawyers reportedly argued that he “cannot be sued because certain laws didn’t exist when Joi Dickerson-Deal made the allegations against him in 1991,” referring to revenge porn which wasn’t signed in to New York state law (the place of filing) until 2019.

“Without addressing the Complaint’s numerous false, offensive, and salacious accusations, which the Combs Defendants vehemently deny, substantially all of the claims purportedly alleged by Joi Dickerson-Neal (“Plaintiff” or “Dickerson”) cannot survive this Motion to Dismiss because they were brought under statutes that did not exist at the time the alleged misconduct occurred and against corporate entities that were not formed or in existence,” read the motion.

Dickerson-Deal’s attorney has not issued a public statement regarding the motion.

Lil Rod Claims He’s Got Diddy On Tape Admitting To Crimes

Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones claims he has a recording of Diddy admitting to a litany of crimes, including pressuring artists into record deals, inappropriate sexual acts, tax evasion, and more. He made the claim in a sworn affidavit to the court in his sexual assault lawsuit against the Bad Boy mogul, according to AllHipHop. Jones got to know Diddy while working on his latest project, The Love Album: Off the Grid.

“He shared how he would get things by force,” Lil Rod explained. “This included record deals, signatures on contracts, sex acts from women and men, as well as the women of his enemies. He bragged about departed attorney Johnny Cochran’s savvy legal skills and ability to pay off the witnesses through private investigators and other third parties.”

Read More: 50 Cent Admits Lil Rod’s Diddy Lawsuit “Might Be Some Bullsh*t”

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Diddy performs onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)

Jones added: “Mr. Combs bragged about the power he has and the fact that he beat up record executive Steve Stoute’s ‘ass.’ He laughed uncontrollably as he talked about busting him in the head with a bottle of champagne and a chair. On another occasion, Mr. Combs bragged about beating up Gerard Rechnitzer outside of a nightclub in Hollywood. Mr. Combs also informed me that only poor people pay taxes. He shared that it is a common practice in the music industry to wire money from anonymous accounts overseas. This way, if there is ever a need to take care of a problem, it would never be traced back to him. These accounts were in Germany.”

Diddy and his legal team have already vehemently denied the allegations stemming from the lawsuit. His attorney labeled Jones, “nothing more than a liar” and accused him of “shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday” after he filed the lawsuit. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Rod and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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50 Cent Admits Lil Rod’s Diddy Lawsuit “Might Be Some Bullsh*t”

Following reports that Diddy‘s sexual assault accuser, Lil Rod, has yet to speak with federal agents regarding the investigation into the Bad Boy mogul, 50 Cent has admitted that the producer’s lawsuit may be “some bullsh*t.” Sharing the news on Instagram, Sunday, 50 asked: “Wait a minute this sh*t might be some bull sh*t, how they didn’t talk to him yet?”

The admission comes after 50 has been using the claims made in the lawsuit to troll both Diddy and Stevie J on numerous occasions in recent weeks. Rod accused Diddy of sexual assault but mentioned several other celebrities as being involved in various incidents as well.

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Diddy’s legal team previously denied the allegations Rod made in his lawsuit in a statement. “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 million lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday,” they said. ” His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines. We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with [Lil Rod]’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”

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While Rod hasn’t spoken with the feds, TMZ reports that he’s ready and willing to do so. Homeland Security agents previously raided Diddy’s properties in Miami and Los Angeles, last month. Check out 50’s latest post above and be on the lookout for further updates on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy & Lil Rod Lawsuit: Rodney Jones’ Lawyer Under Scrutiny For Past Litigation Concerns

Rodney Jones, also known as Lil Rod, launched a staggering $30 million lawsuit against Diddy for sexual assault and sex trafficking claims with the help of lawyer Tyrone Blackburn. However, it seems like they may be in for more trouble than they thought. Moreover, Judge Denise Cote referred Blackburn to the Southern District of New York’s Grievances Committee on Wednesday (April 3), according to court documents obtained by AllHipHop. In them, he’s accused of “disturbing” past litigation, including deliberately salacious lawsuits in Federal Court. Judge Cote believes there’s a pattern in the attorney’s behavior that demonstrates he files cases to leverage the Federal Court process in his favor.

Specifically, Judge Cote accused Diddy’s accuser’s lawyer of purposefully attracting media attention to his cases, defaming defendants with unfounded and scandalous claims, and wriggling a rapid settlement out of them. Similar and recent accusations also emerged against lawyers Liane Fisher and Michael J. Taubenfeldckburn. In addition, she alleged that Blackburn did not properly file cases in their appropriate districts and brought up five instances of his continued action despite this lack of due diligence. Apparently, his case did not fall within Rule 11 obligations (which ensures that accusations are well-founded), something the Court is now very troubled with.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 26: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

“A reasonable inference from Blackburn’s pattern of behavior is that he improperly files cases in federal court to garner media attention, embarrass defendants with salacious allegations, and pressure defendants to settle quickly,” Judge Cote wrote of Diddy’s prosecutor. “Regardless of Blackburn’s intentions, his actions in this and prior cases indicate a repeated failure to meet his Rule 11 obligations.” UMG CEO Sir Lucian Grainge also reportedly considered to sanction Blackburn for Rule 11 violations, and he’s a defendant in the Sean Combs lawsuit. Depending on what the Grievance Committee concludes, this judicial admonishment could impact other high-profile cases of his.

For example, Blackburn also sued Nicki Minaj, Kenneth Petty, T.I., Tiny, and more. As such, this could have pretty hefty consequences for his legal career. Nevertheless, the claims against (or for) the Bad Boy executive remain officially uncharged, unconfirmed, but nonetheless rightfully scrutinized under law enforcement. For more news and the latest updates on the Diddy situation, check back in with HNHH.

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Christian Combs Accused Of Sexually Assaulting & Drugging Woman, New Lawsuit Alleges

Christian “King” Combs is facing accusations of sexually assaulting and drugging a woman in a new lawsuit that the alleged victim will file soon, according to attorney Tyrone Blackburn. No further details on the victim are available. Blackburn is also representing the producer, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who is one of several alleged victims suing Combs’ father, Diddy, for sexual assault and more. The lawsuit comes after Christian remarked, “Stop with the [cap emoji],” on his Instagram Story, last week.

At the time, his fans assumed the message was in response to Homeland Security raiding the family’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami. Police detained both Christian and his older brother, Justin, as they made their way through the home. They later released the two with no charges. Diddy was flying from California to the Caribbean.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 24: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) King Combs and Sean. “Diddy” Combs perform onstage during the 2022 iHeartRadio. Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, labeled the raids a “gross overuse of military-level force.” He also clarified in a statement: “Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.”

While Christian appears to have yet to address the lawsuit officially, Diddy’s legal team previously accused Jones of reckless “name-dropping” and claimed to have “overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies.” In a statement, they added: “Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Christian Combs and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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