Sean “Diddy” Combs: University revokes his honorary doctorate

The numerous accusations against Sean “Diddy” Combs (54) have further consequences: The historically African-American Howard University in Washington, DC has revoked the rapper’s honorary doctorate. The university announced this in a statement on Friday (June 7).

Diddy’s behavior is “fundamentally inconsistent” with the university’s values

“The Board of Trustees of Howard University today unanimously voted to accept the return of the honorary doctorate awarded to him in 2014 by Mr. Sean Combs,” it said. This would also revoke all honors and privileges associated with the degree. In addition, a 2016 gift agreement with Combs would be terminated, his scholarship program would be dissolved, a donation of one million US dollars would be returned, and a 2023 agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation would be terminated.

It continues: “Mr. Combs’ conduct, captured in a recently released video, is so fundamentally inconsistent with the core values ​​and beliefs of Howard University that he is no longer considered worthy of receiving the institution’s highest honor.” The university “strongly rejects any form of interpersonal violence.”

Numerous allegations against Sean Combs

There are numerous allegations against Sean Combs. Among other things, his ex-partner Cassie Ventura (37) had accused him of multiple abuses during their ten-year relationship. In November 2023, the two reached an agreement in court. Then, on May 17, 2024, a shocking video appeared: In the surveillance camera clip, Combs storms through a hotel hallway in Los Angeles before pushing, kicking and dragging Ventura across the floor.

There are also several other accusations and lawsuits. Most recently, former model Crystal McKinney filed a lawsuit against Combs. She accuses him of drugging and sexually abusing her. , who accuses him of drugging, assaulting and abusing her several times in 1995.