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FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" at the CBS Radford Studio Center on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. Newly released video Friday, May 17, 2024, appears to show Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he’s sorry, calls his actions ‘inexcusable’

Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted Sunday that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.”
 
FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" at the CBS Radford Studio Center on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. Newly released video Friday, May 17, 2024, appears to show Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events

 
FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs appears at the premiere of "Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story" on June 21, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Video appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway in 2016

 
FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs appears at the premiere of "Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story" on June 21, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Combs on Friday, May 10, 2024, asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two co-defendants raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003, saying it was a “false and hideous claim" that was filed too late under the law. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to dismiss ‘false’ claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl

 
FILE - Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas. Combs pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault. Combs’ lawyers filed a motion Friday, April 26, 2024, to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit

 

Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he’s sorry, calls his actions ‘inexcusable’

Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted Sunday that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.” (May 19)
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FILE - Christian Combs attends Day 1 of Maxim Big Game Weekend, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at City Market Pavilion in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Lawsuit naming Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as co-defendant alleges his son sexually assaulted woman on yacht

A lawsuit that names Sean “Diddy” Combs as a co-defendant alleges that his son Christian “King” Combs sexually assaulted a woman working on a yacht chartered by his father.
 
FILE - In this May 30, 2018, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" at the CBS Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles. Combs' lawyer said Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that the searches of his Los Angeles and Miami properties by federal authorities in a sex-trafficking investigation were ”a gross use of military-level force" and that Combs is “innocent and will continue to fight" to clear his name. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says raids of the rapper’s homes were ‘excessive’ use of military force

A lawyer for Sean “Diddy” Combs says the search of his properties in Miami and Los Angeles were “a gross use of military-level force.”
 
Authorities walk on a street near a property belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs' on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles, after federal law enforcement executed a raid as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation by federal authorities in New York. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Authorities searched Diddy’s properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here’s what to know

In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that garnered a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network.
 
A law enforcement officer leads out a canine as federal agents stand at the entrance to a property belonging to rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, Monday, March 25, 2024, on Star Island in Miami Beach, Fla. Two properties belonging to Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation by federal authorities in New York, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say

Two law enforcement officials have told The Associated Press that two properties belonging to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were searched by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
 
FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs appears at the premiere of "Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story" on June 21, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Combs is asking the New York Supreme Court to enforce a 2021 agreement that requires Diageo to treat his DeLeon tequila brand “at least as favorably” as its other tequila brands. Combs signed the agreement with London-based Diageo __ which owns more than 200 brands, including Guinness beer and Tanqueray gin __ after what he says were years of neglect for DeLeon, a brand he established with Diageo in 2013. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

A music producer is the latest to accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual misconduct

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sued by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to have sex with prostitutes.
 
File - Sean Combs arrives at the Oscars on March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Diageo settle, withdraw lawsuits in case that accused Diageo of racism

Rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has withdrawn his lawsuit against Diageo as part of a settlement with the London-based spirits giant.
 
FILE - Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas. A woman sued the hip-hop mogul on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, claiming he and two other men raped her 20 years ago in a New York City recording studio when she was 17. The woman, whose name wasn’t disclosed in the court filing, is the fourth person to file a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual assault in recent weeks. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Lawsuit accuses Sean Combs, 2 others of raping 17-year-old girl in 2003; Combs denies allegations

A woman has sued the hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs claiming he and two other men raped her 20 years ago in a New York City recording studio when she was 17.
 
FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, May 15, 2022. When New York's Adult Survivors Act expired on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, more than 3,700 legal claims had been filed, with many of the last few coming against big-name celebrities, such as Combs, and a handful of politicians. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs temporarily steps down as Revolt chairman amid sexual abuse allegations

Sean “Diddy” Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of his television network Revolt amid multiple sexual abuse allegations against the music mogul.
 
FILE - Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, May 15, 2022. Two more women have come forward to accuse Combs of sexual abuse, one week after the music mogul settled a separate lawsuit with the singer Cassie that contained allegations of rape and physical abuse. Both of the new suits were filed Thursday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual abuse by two more women

Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting them in the early 1990s.
 
Alexandria Johnson, 35, stands for a photo, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Oneonta, N.Y. Johnson filed separate lawsuits against New York City and the state corrections department under the Adult Survivors Act, alleging repeated sexual assaults while she was incarcerated at Rikers Island, as well as at the state's Bedford Hills facility that led to the termination of her pregnancy. "I had to take a chance that there would be justice," said Johnson, of her decision to file the law suits. (AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth)

The Adult Survivors Act launched over 2,500 sex abuse suits. Now, it’s expiring

A year-long suspension of the legal time limit to sue over sexual assaults against adults in New York has led to a tidal wave of claims on behalf of women who were incarcerated.
 
FILE - Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, May 15, 2022. Combs, was accused in a lawsuit Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, of subjecting R&B singer Cassie to abuse in a years-long relationship. Cassie, whose legal Casandra Ventura, alleged in the suit filed against the producer and music mogul in New York federal court. Combs’ lawyer denies the allegations. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after it was filed

Sean “Diddy” Combs and singer Cassie say they have settled a lawsuit containing allegations of beatings and abuse by the powerful music producer.
 
FILE - Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, May 15, 2022. Combs, was accused in a lawsuit Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, of subjecting R&B singer Cassie to abuse in a years-long relationship. Cassie, whose legal Casandra Ventura, alleged in the suit filed against the producer and music mogul in New York federal court. Combs’ lawyer denies the allegations. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of years of rape and abuse by singer Cassie in lawsuit

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of years of abuse including rape and beatings by R&B singer Cassie. Cassie’s legal name is Cassandra Ventura.
 
Sean "Diddy" Combs performs during the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Diddy made music a priority over businesses to create ‘The Love Album - Off the Grid’

If Sean “Diddy” Combs had a choice, the self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur would be hunkered down in a recording studio rather than running his many successful businesses.
 
FILE - Signage appears at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2022. The awards show was established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network. Paramount Global decided against selling the majority stake of the BET network. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Paramount decides it won’t sell majority stake in BET Media Group, source tells AP

BET won’t be sold after all: Paramount Global decided against selling the majority stake of the network.
 
FILE - U.S rap artist Pharrell Williams, right, talks with an unidentified journalist after the presentation of Louis Vuitton men's fall/winter 2008-2009 fashion collection in Paris, Jan.17, 2008. The signs of hip-hop’s influence are now everywhere from Pharrell Williams becoming Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director to billion-dollar brands like Dr. Dre’s Beats headphones and retail mainstays like Diddy’s Sean John and the Rocawear line started by Jay-Z. It didn’t start out that way. Companies at first balked at partnering with hip-hop acts because they felt that the genre that appealed to Black and brown teens and young adults didn't align with their brands. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, file)

How hip-hop went from being shunned by big business to multimillion-dollar collabs

The signs of hip-hop’s influence are now everywhere from Pharrell Williams becoming Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director to billion-dollar brands like Dr.
 
FILE - Rap group RUN D.M.C., in London for two concerts, talk during a news conference. The group, left to right, is Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell. The signs of hip-hop’s influence are everywhere — but it didn't start out that way. Even though the company had seen an unusual spike in sales of its Superstar shoes in the Northeast in 1986, it wasn't ready to attribute that to Run-D.M.C. and their hit “My Adidas.” When company execs saw the group ask fans to show off their Adidas and thousands removed their shoes and waved them in the air at a Madison Square Garden performance, they were sold. They signed the rap group to a $1 million deal that resulted in their own shoe line in 1988. (AP Photo/Peter Kemp, file)

How hip-hop went from being shunned by big business to multimillion-dollar collabs

The signs of hip-hop’s influence are now everywhere from Pharrell Williams becoming Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director to billion-dollar brands like Dr.
 
REMOVES INCORRECT SECOND SENTENCE FILE - Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour," Friday, May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. She leads the 2023 nominations with eight — seven for her “Anti-Hero” music video and the Artist of the Year category MTV announced on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Taylor Swift and SZA lead 2023 MTV Video Music Award nominations

Taylor Swift tops the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards nominations. She leads with eight. Seven are for her “Anti-Hero” music video and she has a nod in the artist of the year category.
 
This combination of photos shows, top row from left, 2 Chainz, 6lack, BIA, Diplo, Doechii, DJ Drama and Fat Joe, bottom row from left, Flo Milli, French Montana, JT, Killer Mike, King Combs, Shaq and Soulja Boy. (AP Photo)

From Killer Mike to Fat Joe, hip-hop stars talk about how first rap song resonated with them

Remember the first rap song you heard? Some of your favorite rappers and DJs do.
 
FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the BET Awards, June 26, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Combs wants to strengthen the Black dollar: The music mogul is spearheading a new online marketplace called Empower Global that will specifically feature Black-owned businesses. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs aspires to create new Black Wall Street through online marketplace Empower Global

Sean “Diddy” Combs is spearheading a new online marketplace called Empower Global that will specifically feature Black-owned businesses.
 
FILE - Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 15, 2022. Spirits giant Diageo says it’s cutting ties with Combs following his move to sue the company over allegations of racism in the handling of his liquor brands, according to a Tuesday, June 27, 2023 court filing. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ dispute with Diageo deepens as court unseals business details

Rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking the New York Supreme Court to enforce a 2021 agreement that requires Diageo to treat his DeLeon tequila brand “at least as favorably” as its other tequila brands.
 
FILE - Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 15, 2022. Spirits giant Diageo says it’s cutting ties with Combs following his move to sue the company over allegations of racism in the handling of his liquor brands, according to a Tuesday, June 27, 2023 court filing. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Spirits giant Diageo seeks to cut ties with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs amid lawsuit alleging racism

Spirits giant Diageo says it’s cutting ties with Sean “Diddy” Combs after the rapper and entrepreneur sued the company over allegations of racism in the handling of his liquor brands, according to a Tuesday court filing.
 
Demi Lovato performs "Anyone" at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Lil Nas X, Alicia Keys added key moments at the Grammys

What was already a chaotic week leading up to the Grammys suddenly took a somber turn with the death of NBA star Kobe Bryant, who was beloved in Los Angeles and especially in the Staples Center, where the awards show took place Sunday.