Rapper Cam’ron left CNN anchor Abby Phillip stunned during a disastrous interview discussing the video of Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura.
In an interview that has since gone viral, Cam’ron, real name Cameron Giles, was asked if he recognized this side of Combs shown in the disturbing clip.
“Everything in the video is blatant, I’m against it,” the 48-year-old rapper said on NewsNight, clarifying that he does not consider Combs a friend. “So when I saw the video, I was a little upset that I knew him.”
However, the interview seemed to take a turn for the worse when Phillip asked the question again.
“I don’t know him like that. What do you mean I recognized him? I saw it,” he said. “What do you mean my experiences? I saw it and I thought it was disgusting, I didn’t zoom in to see if it was really him or nothing, but he admitted it was him so yes, it was him.
In footage released by the outlet, Combs was seen throwing Ventura – his girlfriend at the time – to the ground at a hotel before kicking her, dragging her down a hallway and then shooting him throw objects.
Phillip then asked Cam’ron what he thought of Combs’ apology video, released Sunday, in which he said he took “full responsibility” for his actions before explaining how he was “at his lowest” when the video was filmed.
Combs said he has since been in therapy to become a better person and was “disgusted” with himself at the time of the beating, and still is today.
“The apology isn’t for me, it’s for Cassie,” Cam’ron replied. “He doesn’t do anything for me. It doesn’t matter what I think about it. You need to ask Cassie if she accepts the apology. I said what I said.
Visibly mortified, the CNN presenter then played a clip of Cam’ron speaking to fellow rapper Mase on his podcast.
In the video, Cam’ron asks Mase why he took him to The Notorious BIG instead of Diddy’s Bad Boy Records after he got a record deal.
“Since I considered you a good friend, I wanted you with someone I knew,” Mase says in the clip. “I knew immediately that Biggie would do what you needed.”
When asked about Combs’ behavior in the music industry, Cam’ron becomes visibly frustrated by the question.
The rapper took a sip of PinkHorsePower – a supplement he owns that helps improve libido – before saying: “Sorry, I’m going to go get some cheeks after this horse energy drink.”
“I don’t really know Puff like Mase knows Puff,” he said, referring to Combs by his nickname.
“I appreciate what Mase said and of course he’s my brother, so if he felt that way, he felt that way. I can’t really tell you how Puff moves, Mase knows better than me.
Cam’ron then promoted his podcast, before a visibly mortified Phillip asked him a question about the music industry and whether Combs is protected by people in high places.
“Who is the talent agent for this joint?” Do you think I’m sitting around watching what Diddy does? I didn’t know you invited me to a Diddy restaurant. Who booked me for this joint? » he snapped.
The rapper later wrote on Instagram: “Damn, are they inviting me to CNN for? »
Combs has been the subject of five other lawsuits since Ventura’s, alleging rape, sexual misconduct and other alarming accusations.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
New York Post
