Revolt reacts to Cassie Ventura abuse video 5 months after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs steps down as chairman
Revolt, the media company Sean “Diddy” Combs co-founded, released a statement saying it was “disturbed” by the video of the rapper assaulting Cassie.
“We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent video circulation of our former chairman, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs,” the company wrote on Instagram Saturday.
“Even with his recent separation from REVOLT, it is still our duty to address this matter, and recognize the direct impact has on our staff, our audience, and the culture we represent.”
Revolt, which Combs co-founded with Andy Schuon in 2013, said it “stands in solidarity with all who have been a victim of abuse and remain committed to upholding the values and integrity our community expects from us.
“We vehemently stand against any form of domestic abuse and will always be a fearless advocate for truth and accountability.”
Revolt ended its statement by sharing the contact information for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
The company did not mention Cassie — born Casandra Ventura — by name.
Combs temporarily stepped down as chairman of Revolt in November 2023 after the “Me & U” singer, whom he dated for 10 years, filed a bombshell lawsuit against him, accusing him of rape and physical abuse. (Cassie and Combs settled the lawsuit the following day.)
Though the Bad Boy Records founder, 54, maintained his innocence, CNN released surveillance video on Friday of one of the physical altercations Cassie detailed in her suit.
In the disturbing video, which took place in March 2016, Combs chased Cassie, 37, through the hallway of the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles while he was wearing nothing but a towel around his waist.
As the “Long Way 2 Go” singer tried to get on an elevator to escape, the hip-hop mogul grabbed her by the back of the neck and threw her to the floor.
As she lay motionless on the floor, he kicked her two times before dragging her by her sweatshirt.
Combs also threw what looked like a glass vase at Cassie as she stood in the corner of the hallway.
Two days after the altercation, the model was seen out with the “I’ll Be Missing You” emcee on the red carpet for her movie premiere of “The Perfect Match” on March 7, 2016.
Cassie had visible bruises over her legs and arms as she walked hand in hand with Combs at the event.
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office will not file charges against Combs due to the statute of limitations.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
