Companies Cut Ties With Diddy’s , Business Venture Following Sexual Assault Allegations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs founded Empower Global in 2021.
The digital marketplace offers "products from Black-owned businesses around the world," 'The Hill' reports. .
18 companies have now cut ties with Empower Global
amid several sexual assault allegations against Diddy.
House of Takura founder Annette Njau severed ties after hearing about Cassie's lawsuit against the music mogul. .
We take the allegations against Mr. Combs
very seriously and find such behavior
abhorrent and intolerable, House of Takura founder Annette Njau, to 'Rolling Stone'.
We believe in victims’ rights, and support
victims in speaking their truth, even
against the most powerful of people, House of Takura founder Annette Njau, to 'Rolling Stone'.
Fulaba founder Haby Barry issued a statement as well.
Fulaba is all about empowering women and
girls. We will not associate with anything or
anyone that is counter to our values. , Fulaba founder Haby Barry, to 'Rolling Stone'.
News of the companies' departure comes after a fourth lawsuit was filed against Diddy within a matter of weeks. .
Combs issued a statement
denying the accusations on Dec. 6.
Enough is enough. For the last couple of
weeks, I have sat silently and watched people
try to assassinate my character, destroy my
reputation and my legacy. Sickening
allegations have been made against me
by individuals looking for a quick payday. , Diddy, via X.
Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any
of the awful things being alleged. I will fight
for my name, my family and for the truth. , Diddy, via X