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Sean “Diddy” Combs is finding out that multiple sexual assault allegations are bad for business. The Hip-Hop mogul is starting to see companies that were once loyal to him have begun to cut ties after the whirlwind of controversy surrounding him that started when Casandra “Cassie” Ventura filed a lawsuit that claimed he had sexually abused her for years.
Even before Diddy quickly settled the case with Cassie out of court, many speculated that more accusers would come forward with allegations of their own. As of the publication of this story three more women have come forward. The most recent lawsuit claims that Diddy, and two other associates including former Bad Boy exec Harve Pierre, allegedly raped a 17-year-old after flying her out to NYC from Detroit via a private.
The more recent case (at the time of this post) is what made Diddy issued a statement that was “enough was enough,” and he would fight to defend his reputation.
Diddy has always been a hustler, with his hands in multiple business lanes in music, fashion, philanthropy and more. But now some of those entities have started distancing themselves from Diddy, and publicly, too.
We’ve compiled a list of who has dropped Diddy, so far.
UPDATE (May 21, 2024): On May 17, CNN released footage of Diddy beating Cassie in a hotel lobby in 2016. With the world appalled at the footage, on May 19, Diddy issued an apology via an IG video post, which has been heavily criticized.
1. REVOLT
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This one was voluntary. On Tuesday, November 28, REVOLT announced that Diddy would be stepping down from his Chairman position at the company he founded 10 years ago.
UPDATE: Coincidentally after Feds raided his homes on Monday, March 25, Diddy sold all his shares in Revolt to an unknown buyer.
2. Various (via Empower Global)
Empire Global is a marketplace backed by Diddy that touts a “Black-Owned Shopping Experience” by offering platforms for up-and-coming brands. According to Rolling Stone, about 18 of those brands no longer want anything to do with Diddy and have jumped ship since the allegations came about.
3. Capital Preparatory Schools
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Diddy had a long and fruitful relationship with the Capital Preparatory Schools that include campuses in the Bronx and Harlem, even paying a surprise visit to the former in late 2022. However, “Following a comprehensive evaluation, a decision has been made to end the partnership between Capital Preparatory Schools and Sean Combs,” said founder Dr. Steve Perry in a statement. “While this decision was not made lightly, we firmly believe it is in the best interest of our organization’s health and future.”
4. Hulu
Diddy was supposed to be heading back to reality TV on Hulu, with a show centered on his family. Well, that’s no longer happening as on December 13 it was reported that the show, which was still under early development as “Diddy+7,” has been canceled.
5. Peloton
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Diddy’s tunes will be taking a hit. On May 20, after footage was revealed of Diddy assualting Cassie in a hotel hallway back in 2016, TMZ reports that Peloton stated “We take this issue very seriously and can confirm Peloton has paused the use of Sean Combs’ music, as well as removed the Bad Boy Entertainment Artist Series, on our platform,” on its private Facebook page.
6. America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
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Diddy was selling branded Sean John glasses and contact lenses at America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses. No more, they pulled all the stock.
7. Howard University
On June 7, Howard University’s Board of Trustees announced it had revoked Diddy’s honorary degree.
8. Miami Beach
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Yeah, this one counts. The City of Miami Beach has revoked its Diddy Day. That took long enough.
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