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Why Diddy Didn’t Mention Cassie’s Name In His Controversial Apology Video


Many were outraged that Diddy didn’t mention Cassie’s name when he apologized after footage of his assault of the singer was released — but legal experts said there’s more to the story

After the Bad Boy Records founder, 54, expressed his remorse via Instagram post on Sunday, May 19 in the fallout of newly released footage from his 2016 attack of Cassie, many called him out for the seemingly glaring omission. “Seeing lots of commentary about #Diddy not mentioning Cassie in his apology,” CNN entertainment correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, who obtained the now-infamous attack video, explained via X Monday, May 20. Courtesy of Diddy/InstagramAccording to TMZ, Diddy’s video was “very closely reviewed” by his attorneys before it was posted to make sure it lined up with the NDA signed as part of the settlement.

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