WASHINGTON (7News) — Howard University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted Friday to revoke Sean “Diddy” Combs’ honorary degree and return a $1 million contribution and other gifts given by the rapper.
Sean “Diddy” Combs reacts after delivering the commencement speech at Howard University’s 146th commencement.Allison Shelley/Getty Images for DKC
The university awarded an honorary degree to Diddy in 2014. The board’s decision Friday revokes all honors and privileges associated with the degree.
His name will also be removed from all documents listing honorary degree recipients of Howard University, the board said in a statement.
This comes as Diddy is facing multiple sexual assault and rape allegations. In November, he was sued by R&B singer Cassie who said she suffered a yearslong abusive relationship with Diddy.Diddy settled the lawsuit a few days after it was filed.
On Tuesday, AP reported that Diddy sold his stake in Revolt, the media company he founded over a decade ago shortly after security footage appeared to show Diddy attacking then-girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel.