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There was a reason Sean “Diddy” Combs didn't apologize to Cassie in his much-criticized mea culpa video last weekend. Apparently, the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul is not legally allowed to say his ex-girlfriend's name and vice versa.
In late 2023, former Bad Boy Records artist Cassie sued Diddy, accusing him of years of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and domestic violence, among other heinous crimes. Didi settled the trial a day later, on the assumption that he had to hand over a huge sum of money.
According to TMZsources familiar with the settlement say it includes an airtight NDA (non-disclosure agreement) that prevents either Diddy or Cassie from speaking the other's names.
However, the NDA didn't stop Cassie's lawyer from shining a light on Diddy when he released the malicious apology video or when CNN released the hotel video of the “Been Around The World” rapper beating up his ex-girlfriend.
Diddy reportedly wanted to say Cassie's name in his statement in the video, but his lawyers reviewed the video before it was released to ensure their client didn't violate the NDA.
With Diddy facing so much controversy and the wrath of the court of public opinion, don't expect him to make any more public statements anytime soon.