May 21st 2024.
Peloton has recently made the decision to stop featuring music by Sean "Diddy" Combs in their fitness classes. This comes after a disturbing video was released showing Diddy physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. In a statement posted on their Facebook page, Peloton announced that they have temporarily paused the use of Diddy's music and have removed their "Bad Boy Entertainment Artist Series" from their platform. This decision was made after a Peloton member expressed concern and urged the company to take action.
In the past, Diddy's music had been featured in two different artist series on Peloton, which were released in 2021 and 2023. However, with the recent release of the video, Peloton is the first company to publicly take a stance against Diddy and his music. He joins Kanye West, also known as Ye, in having his music removed from Peloton classes due to controversial actions. In 2022, Peloton stopped using Ye's music after he made antisemitic remarks.
Diddy released a public apology on Sunday, May 19, in response to the video showing him physically assaulting Ventura. In the video, Diddy can be seen wearing only a white towel and socks as he punches, kicks, shoves, and drags Ventura in a hotel hallway. He expressed deep remorse for his actions and took full responsibility for them, calling them "inexcusable." He also stated that he was disgusted by his behavior then and is still disgusted by it now.
This apology differs from the statement Diddy released back in December when Ventura and three other women filed lawsuits against him, accusing him of abuse, sex trafficking, sexual assault, and other acts. In that statement, Diddy denied all allegations and claimed that he did not commit any of the "awful things" that were being alleged. However, in Ventura's lawsuit from November, she detailed years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse throughout their 10-year relationship.
It is clear that Peloton takes this issue very seriously and has taken immediate action to remove Diddy's music from their platform. This decision sends a powerful message that they do not support or condone any form of violence or abuse. Diddy's apology and actions will hopefully bring about change and accountability for his actions.
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