June 8th 2024.
The esteemed Board of Trustees at Howard University recently held a meeting on June 7th to discuss the possibility of revoking Sean "Diddy" Combs' honorary degree. After much deliberation, the board unanimously decided to take back the honor that was bestowed upon him in 2014. According to the board, Combs is no longer deserving of the institution's highest honor due to his recent actions.
In a statement released by the Board of Trustees, they stated, "Mr. Combs' behavior, as shown in a recently released video, goes against the very core values and beliefs of Howard University. As a result, we have deemed him unworthy of holding our institution's highest honor." This decision was not taken lightly, and the board made it clear that it was based on Combs' actions that were captured in a video from 2016.
As a result of their decision, the Board of Trustees has accepted the return of Combs' honorary degree and has revoked all privileges and honors associated with it. They have also instructed for his name to be removed from all documents listing honorary degree recipients of Howard University. In addition, the university will be returning the $1 million contribution made by Combs to the campus and will be discontinuing a standing pledge agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation for an additional $1 million.
The decision made by Howard University was based on a CCTV footage obtained by CNN from 2016. The footage shows Combs physically assaulting his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, by dragging, kicking, and throwing things at her in the hallway of a hotel. This disturbing video was a significant factor in the board's decision to revoke Combs' honorary degree.
Aside from revoking his degree, Howard University also announced that they will be discontinuing all scholarship programs that were named after Combs. This decision aligns with the university's stance against all forms of violence, as stated in their statement, "The University stands firm in its condemnation of any acts of interpersonal violence."
This announcement from Howard University comes at a time when Combs is facing numerous lawsuits, most notably from Ventura, who has accused him of sexual and physical abuse during their relationship. While Combs has denied many of these accusations, the ongoing controversy and legal battles have undoubtedly played a role in the university's decision to revoke his honorary degree.
In other news, it was recently reported that Combs has sold the majority stake of his media company, Revolt, to his employees, ensuring that the company remains black-owned. This move was met with mixed reactions, but regardless, it is clear that Combs' actions and choices continue to be scrutinized and have consequences.
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