Sean 'Diddy' Combs has issued an apology after a video from 2016 surfaced showing him physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie. The footage, released on May 17, depicts Combs shoving and kicking Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura.
On Sunday, May 19, Combs addressed the incident in an Instagram video. “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life,” Combs, 54, began. “Sometimes you gotta do that. I was f---ed up. I mean, I hit rock bottom but I make no excuses. My behavior in that video is inexcusable.”
He continued, "I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. Disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, I'm disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I'm so sorry, but I'm committed to be a better man. Each and every day."
Combs concluded his statement by emphasizing that he was "not asking for forgiveness" but was "truly sorry." A representative for Combs did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
Earlier, on May 14, Combs had posted a cryptic message on Instagram that read, "Time tells truth," with the caption, "LOVE
