Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Diddy for Removing All Instagram Posts, Including Cassie Apology
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Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith has publicly expressed his disapproval of music mogul Diddy for wiping his Instagram account clean, including a recent apology video addressed to his former girlfriend, Cassie. Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, surprised his nearly 20 million followers by erasing all posts from his Instagram on Thursday, although his profile picture and biography remain unchanged.
According to TMZ, sources close to Combs indicated that the decision was a personal choice to refresh his social media presence, a tactic he has employed in the past. Despite this explanation, many fans, including Stephen A. Smith, are questioning the rationale behind the mass deletion, particularly the removal of the heartfelt apology video.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs has erased all his Instagram posts, including a May apology video following the release of a 2016 surveillance video showing him assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
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During a discussion on his podcast, Smith voiced his bewilderment and disappointment over the decision. “My only point for bringing up this subject on this particular day is because Diddy, why would you delete that video of the apology? Delete everything else but not that,” Smith remarked, highlighting the significance of the apology video and suggesting it should have been preserved.
TMZ sources emphasized that the move to clear his Instagram feed was not aimed at Cassie or any specific individual. The outlet reported that Combs continues to stand by the sentiments expressed in his apology video. The video, which attracted significant media attention globally, had a profound impact and its removal does not negate the importance of the message it conveyed.
Stephen A. Smith goes off on Diddy for erasing his entire Instagram feed, including the Cassie apology video.
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Insiders revealed that the deletion of the posts was not a premeditated action by Combs or his team, but rather a spontaneous decision by the founder of Bad Boy Records. This impulsive act has led to widespread speculation and criticism from fans and commentators alike.
Stephen A. Smith’s comments reflect a broader sentiment among fans who feel that the apology video held considerable emotional and cultural weight. The video was seen as an important public acknowledgment of past mistakes and a gesture of reconciliation. Its removal has, therefore, sparked debate about the motivations behind Diddy’s decision to start afresh on social media.
While Combs’ intent might have been to create a new beginning or to manage his online presence in a different way, the backlash suggests that some moments captured and shared on social media carry a lasting significance that fans and public figures alike believe should be preserved.
As the conversation continues, it remains to be seen how Diddy will address the reactions to his Instagram overhaul and whether he will respond to the critiques from Stephen A. Smith and others. For now, the sudden wipe of his social media page remains a contentious topic among his followers and the wider public.
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