The Digest:
Nigerian content creator Shank Comics has publicly retracted and apologised for a social media post he made about American rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling it “irresponsible” and clarifying that he does not admire or support the convicted artist. Shank emphasised that Diddy’s victims deserve justice and condemned the crimes for which Diddy was sentenced to 50 months in prison.
Key Points:
- Shank described his earlier post referencing Diddy as “misguided” and irresponsible
- He stated he does not admire, support, or defend Diddy in any way
- The creator affirmed that the allegations and convictions against Diddy are “horrific.”
- Diddy was sentenced in October to 50 months for prostitution-related offenses
- Judge Arun Subramanian acknowledged Diddy’s impact but stressed his crimes involved “subjugation.”
- Shank is committed to using his platform more responsibly going forward
- The apology follows backlash from social media users over the initial post
Sources: Tribune Online, Social Media
