AceShowbiz - On June 21, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs took a controversial step by deleting all the posts from his Instagram account. This included an apology video directed towards his former girlfriend Cassie. The sudden decision to clear his Instagram, which boasts nearly 20 million followers, sparked a wave of discussions and theories among fans and critics alike.

While Diddy's account remains active, with no changes to his profile picture or biography, the removal of all posts has led to speculation about his motives. A representative from TMZ disclosed that Combs' intent was merely to switch up his social media presence, something he has done previously. The source emphasized that this move was not targeted at Cassie or any specific individual.

However, this explanation did not sit well with sports analyst Stephen A. Smith. In the June 25 episode of his podcast, Smith expressed his confusion and frustration over Diddy's choice to delete the apology video. "If you had a million photos," Smith stated, "And you decided to delete 999,999 of them, that's the one you should've kept up. If you're sincere. You got 20 million followers on Instagram."

Smith was particularly baffled by Diddy's decision, given how it has been interpreted publicly. He questioned the rationale behind deleting the apology video, which had garnered widespread media attention globally. "Why did you delete that video of the apology?" he asked. "Don't you want people to know that you were contrite?" Smith criticized the move further, arguing that the deletion undermines the sincerity of Diddy's apology and makes him look worse. "By deleting the video," he asserted, "You throw all of that out the window."

Moreover, Smith also took aim at Diddy's public relations team, questioning their advice and strategies. "Who are your PR people?" he yelled. "Who are these people? Where is the advice?" Smith advised that the best course of action would have been to leave the apology video up, emphasizing that it was an acknowledgment of his mistakes. "I'd have said never delete your account and never delete that video," he explained. "Leave that up forever. Because that was you apologizing. And owning up to your transgression."

Ultimately, the controversy surrounding Diddy's decision continues to unfold, with fans and critics closely monitoring his next moves. Whether his intention was to refresh his social media presence or something more, the impact of deleting that apology video remains a significant point of contention.