Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs can’t use God to mend his image

A video of the rapper previously known as Puff Daddy attacking his ex-girlfriend forced the star to own the actions he’d previously denied. But by playing the ‘God card’ Giles Gough says his apology lacked conviction

In November 2023, Sean Combs (previously known as ‘Puff Daddy’, ‘Puffy’ or ‘P. Diddy’) was sued by Cassandra Ventura, also known as Cassie, after she accused him of rape and severe physical and emotional abuse.

However, the day after the lawsuit was filed, Combs and Cassie reached a settlement. At the time, Cassie said that she had “decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control”.

Meanwhile, Combs’ attorney told the press that his client “vehemently denies” the allegations, adding: “a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing”.