Diddy temporarily steps aside as Chairman of Revolt amid se.xual assault lawsuits
Following three recent lawsuits accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of se.xual assault, the music mogul has temporarily stepped away from Revolt, the music-focused television network he co-founded with Andy Schuon in 2013.
On Tuesday, Revolt released a statement via social media announcing Diddy, 54, will no longer serve as the network’s chairman.
“Sean Combs has stepped down from his position as chairman of Revolt,” began the network’s statement. “While Mr. Combs has previously had no operational or day-to-day 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.”
The statement continued, “Our focus has always been one that reflects our commitment to the collective journey of Revolt — one that is not driven by any individual, but by the shared efforts and values of our entire team on behalf of advancing elevating and championing our culture — and that continues.”
Combs’ move away from the company comes less than a week after he was accused of se.xual assault by a third woman in a lawsuit filed in New York County Supreme Court.
In documents seen, a Jane Doe alleges that Combs and singer-songwriter Aaron Hall took turns ra.ping her and a friend in New York City more than 30 years ago.
The allegation arrived Nov. 23, the same day Diddy was named in another lawsuit accusing him of se.xual assault of a college student in 1991 and days after Combs settled a different lawsuit accusing him of ra.pe and abuse — all litigation filed under the Adult Survivors Act, which expired on Friday.
“These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute. This is nothing but a money grab. Because of Mr. Combs’ fame and success, he is an easy target for anonymous accusers who lie without conscience or consequence for financial benefit,” a spokesperson for Combs wrote in a statement.
They added, “The New York Legislature surely did not intend or expect the Adult Survivors Act to be exploited by scammers. The public should be skeptical and not rush to accept these bogus allegations.”
