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Howard University Revokes Diddy's Honorary Degree and Cuts Ties

The decision follows the release of a 2016 video showing the rapper physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.

FILE - Entertainer and entrepreneur Sean Combs poses next to his honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities during the graduation ceremony at Howard University in Washington, Saturday, May 10, 2014. In a decision, Friday, June 7, 2024, Howard University is cutting ties to Combs, rescinding the honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs on November 9, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for TAO Group Hospitality)
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Overview

  • The university's board voted unanimously to rescind the honorary degree awarded to Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2014.
  • Howard University will return Combs' $1 million donation and terminate a $1 million pledge agreement.
  • The institution will disband the scholarship program named after Combs and remove his name from all related documents.
  • Combs has apologized for the incident, calling his actions 'inexcusable' and seeking professional help since then.
  • Multiple lawsuits and a federal investigation into Combs' alleged misconduct are ongoing.