Miami Beach has formally severed its ties with Diddy by revoking his Key to the City due to his ongoing legal challenges.
The renowned music executive has had the honour of receiving the Key to the City revoked due to a series of concerning events, including a recent arrest, indictment, and multiple allegations of sexual assault. These legal challenges have emerged nine years after he was initially bestowed with this prestigious recognition.
During a recent in-person hearing, the Miami Beach Mayor, Steven Meiner, and the city commission reached a unanimous decision to revoke the honor previously bestowed upon Diddy. Although the mayor’s formal signature is still pending, this procedural step is anticipated to occur in the near future.
Diddy was recognized with the ceremonial key in 2015, celebrated for his contributions to the music industry and his pivotal role in organizing the Revolt Music Conference held in Miami Beach. Notable city commissioners, including Joe Magazine, David Suarez, Tanya Katzoff Bhatt, and Alex Fernandez, were instrumental sponsors of the award.
In June 2024, the city took another significant step by officially revoking October 13th as “Sean Diddy Combs Day.” This resolution followed the public release of a disturbing assault video involving Cassie, which prompted city officials to reconsider their recognition of the Bad Boy founder.
Reports earlier this month indicated that officials were already in the process of stripping him of this award. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Diddy has lost an honorary key from a city; he returned New York’s Key to the City in June after Mayor Eric Adams requested its return in a formal letter.
