Sean “Diddy” Combs Issues Apology Letter
Sean “Diddy” Combs has recently opened up with a lengthy letter of apology, expressing a deep desire for forgiveness and personal freedom.
“I feel a profound sadness for the pain and wounds my actions have caused others. I fully accept responsibility for my past mistakes,” he stated in a submission related to his sentencing. “These last two years have been incredibly tough, and I recognize that my current situation is a result of my choices,” he added.
Combs has accepted full accountability for his actions. “I’ve made many mistakes in my life, but I’m standing firm and not shying away anymore. I’m truly remorseful for the hurt I’ve caused, but I realize saying ‘I’m sorry’ doesn’t just erase the pain,” he reflected.
He admitted, “Over the past 13 months, I’ve had to confront myself more than ever before.”
“My pain has taught me valuable lessons. My sadness has been a driving force for me. Ultimately, I see now that my downfall stemmed from my own selfishness,” he continued.
He also addressed certain troubling videos, particularly those involving Cassandra Ventura. “I can’t escape the memories of me attacking Cathy; they replay in my mind daily. I lost something precious. I hurt the person I loved, and I acknowledge that I was wrong,” he shared.
In his letter, Combs conveyed feelings of “remorse, sadness, regret, disappointment, and shame.” He noted, “It’s like carrying a deep scar that leaves ugly marks.” He also wrote, “I lost my way, got sidetracked by drugs and excess. It all boiled down to my selfishness.”
Looking ahead to his sentencing on October 3, he proclaimed, “The old me is dead in prison, but a new version of myself has emerged. Prison has the power to change or destroy you.”
He voiced a realization: “Money, power, and fame can’t save me. Only God can.” Combs acknowledged feeling a sense of calm after 25 years and outlined various steps he claims to have taken toward rehabilitation.
He concluded his letter, saying, “I humbly ask for your mercy today.”
“Writing this letter terrifies me. I know I can’t change my past, but I’m committed to altering my future,” he confessed, emphasizing a “mental reset” he feels he has undergone.
“If you grant my family the opportunity to come home, I assure you, I won’t let you down. I’ll strive to make you proud,” he stated earnestly. “Today, I ask for another chance,” he added.
In his first address to the judge during the sentencing hearing, he was allowed to wear everyday clothing.