By Becky Usman
Renowned American rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, widely known as Diddy, has announced his resignation as chairman of the media company Revolt TV. The company issued a statement on its Instagram page on Tuesday, stating that Diddy’s decision aims to refocus Revolt on its core mission.
The statement reads, “Sean Combs has stepped down from his position as chairman of Revolt. While Mr. Combs has previously had no operational role in the business, this decision helps to ensure that Revolt remains steadfastly focused on our mission to create meaningful content for the culture and amplify the voices of all Black people throughout this country and the African diaspora.”
Founded by Diddy and media executive Andy Schuon in 2013, Revolt was established to showcase hip-hop culture and amplify Black voices in the United States.
Diddy’s resignation comes at a time when he is facing multiple lawsuits and accusations of sexual assault. In November, his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, filed a lawsuit alleging physical and sexual abuse throughout their decade-long relationship. Subsequently, Joi Dickerson-Neal sued Diddy, claiming that he drugged and raped her in 1991. Another plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, filed a third lawsuit accusing Diddy and R&B artist Aaron Hall of sexually assaulting her and other women in the early 1990s at the singer’s apartment.
Diddy has vehemently denied all allegations, dismissing them as “fabricated claims” and attempts at “money grabs.”
