Howard University revokes Diddy's honorary degree amid assault allegations

Howard University revoked Sean “Diddy” Combs' honorary degree following sexual assault allegations.

“The Howard University Board of Trustees today voted unanimously to accept the return by Mr. Sean Combs of the honorary degree conferred on him in 2014,” the university’s statement said Friday (7). June. “This acceptance revokes all honors and privileges associated with the degree. Accordingly, the Board has ordered that his name be removed from all records listing honorary degree holders of Howard University.

The statement continues: “Mr. Combs' behavior, as captured in a recently released video, is so fundamentally inconsistent with the core values ​​and beliefs of Howard University that he is no longer deemed worthy of holding the highest distinction of the institution. The University is unwavering in its opposition to any acts of interpersonal violence.

The board of trustees ordered the university administration to terminate a 2016 donation agreement with Diddy, 54, as well as disband the scholarship program in his name. The decision ends their 2023 pledging agreement with his foundation and will “return his $1 million contribution.”

However, the release states that “no payments under the $1 million commitment have been due or made by the Sean Combs Foundation to date, therefore no funds are to be returned under the 2023 commitment agreement”.

This update comes as several companies distance themselves from the rapper as he faces sexual assault allegations. In November 2023, Diddy's ex, Cassie (real name Casandra Ventura) filed a complaint against him, accusing him of abuse and rape throughout their relationship. (The exes dated on and off from 2007 to 2018).

Nearly six months later, CNN released 2016 security footage from the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, where Diddy was seen assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie, today now aged 37. In the video, Cassie was waiting near the elevator and Diddy was seen. throwing her to the ground, kicking her and dragging her down the hallway.

Following Cassie's initial filing, several reported victims came forward with their own complaints against Diddy. In a bomb rolling stone In a report published in May, three other women shared their alleged experiences.

“Mr. Combs cannot comment on settled litigation, will not comment on ongoing litigation, and cannot respond to all allegations reported in the press, regardless of the source, no matter how unreliable,” he said. declared the lawyer. Jonathan Davis told the outlet. “We are aware that the relevant authorities are conducting a thorough investigation and are therefore confident that all important issues will be addressed in the appropriate forum, where the rules separate fact from fiction.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).