A clip of Kanye West, now known as Ye, criticizing P Diddy has resurfaced in the wake of a video showing the Bad Boy Records founder allegedly assaulting his ex, Cassie Ventura. The resurfaced footage from the Drink Champs podcast, which was originally recorded a few years ago, has drawn significant attention on social media.
In the now-deleted podcast episode, Ye did not mince words about his music rival. The footage, which has re-emerged online, features Ye making serious allegations against Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs. In the clip, Ye accuses certain celebrities, including Diddy, of making deals with law enforcement to avoid jail time in exchange for blackmailing others. Ye referred to Diddy by his former nickname, Puff Daddy, and labeled him a “fed.”
Ye angrily stated, “The reason why you gotta talk is because you did a deal, you f*g fed! That’s why you’ve gotta come at me, because part of the deal for you to be able to do all that and get out of jail is that you promised that you are gonna go pull my card.”
The full interview was pulled shortly after airing due to Ye’s controversial remarks, including anti-Semitic comments and insensitive statements about the death of George Floyd. Despite the removal, snippets of the interview continue to circulate online, fueling ongoing discussions and debates, reports The Mirror.
Reports also suggest that Ye had previously sent Diddy text messages containing similar accusations. A Twitter user shared the alleged texts, writing, “Wow, people knew about Diddy a long time ago but never said anything except Kanye.”
Recently, Diddy apologized for his actions toward Cassie after CCTV footage appeared to show him assaulting her. The 54-year-old music mogul took to Instagram to express remorse, saying, “I hit rock bottom, but I make no excuses. My behavior in that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video, disgusting. I was disgusted then when I did it, I am disgusted now. I sought professional help, got into therapy, going to rehab. I asked God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry. But I am committed to being a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness, I’m truly sorry.”
However, Cassie’s lawyer, Meredith Firetog, criticized Diddy’s statement, asserting, “Combs’ most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. When Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday.”
The resurfaced clip of Ye and the recent developments with Diddy continue to spark conversation, shedding light on the complex and often troubling dynamics within the entertainment industry. The intersection of these events highlights the ongoing issues of accountability and the long-term impact of past actions on current public figures.