Sean “Diddy” Combs returned his symbolic key to New York City after Mayor Eric Adams and a committee recommended rescinding it due to a 2016 video showing him physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
The recommendation followed internal deliberations and Mayor Adams’ deep concern over Comb’s actions in the footage.
“I strongly condemn these actions and stand in solidarity with all survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
“After internal deliberations, the Key to the City of New York committee recommended nullifying and rescinding Mr. Combs’ key,” a letter from the Mayor reads in part.
The key, awarded in September 2023 for Combs’ public service, was returned on June 10, 2024.
The Bad Boys Records founder has faced eight civil lawsuits since November, seven alleging sexual assault, including one settled case with Ventura.
Another lawsuit involves his son, Christian Combs, with Sean Combs accused of aiding and abetting.
While Combs has denied many allegations, he has not addressed all of them. In December 2023, he publicly denied four lawsuits filed against him, calling them baseless.
Federal investigators are now preparing to present accusers before a grand jury, which will potentially lead to an indictment of Combs, marking a significant escalation in the investigation against him.