In a detailed report by Cheyenne Roundtree and Nancy Dillon for Rolling Stone, individuals familiar with Sean “Diddy” Combs during his time at Howard University have made allegations of assault towards his girlfriend and terrorizing fellow students. Diddy began studying for a business major at Howard University in 1987, where he quickly made a name for himself before ultimately dropping out in his second year. Former A&R executive Shante Paige from Universal Motown Record Group described Diddy’s parties as “iconic,” but others portrayed a darker image of the Bad Boy Records founder.
A former student at the university recounted instances where Diddy’s presence would make his girlfriend visibly uncomfortable in their English class. Describing a sense of fear surrounding him, the student observed Diddy behaving aggressively outside the dorms, prompting other women to alert residents about a potential assault taking place. Witnesses claimed that Diddy was yelling and striking his girlfriend with a belt, displaying intense anger and creating a scene.
The victim chose not to comment on the incident, but fellow students recalled seeing Diddy physically harming his girlfriend. The witnesses described how they tried to intervene, urging him to stop and expressing concern for the woman’s safety. Reflecting on the allegations against Diddy, a Howard University alum remarked that such behavior was not surprising, suggesting a pattern of abusive behavior even during his college years.