Peloton temporarily halts use of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ music on Its platform

In a recent development, fitness company Peloton has paused the use of music recorded by Sean “Diddy” Combs on its workout class platform. This decision comes in response to a member of a private Facebook group for Peloton users who raised concerns about the artist’s music being featured in their workouts.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, has faced legal challenges in recent years. These include allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault, as well as other civil lawsuits accusing him of various forms of misconduct2. The controversy surrounding Combs has prompted Peloton to take action.

Peloton announced that it has paused the use of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ music on its platform. Specifically, the company removed the Bad Boy Entertainment Artist Series, which featured classes and workouts using music from Combs’ record label. This means that Peloton instructors will no longer incorporate his music into newly produced classes.

In a statement posted on its private member's Facebook page, Peloton stated,

" We take this issue very seriously and can confirm Peloton has paused the use of Sean Combs' music, as well as removed the Bad Boy Entertainment Artist Series, on our platform."

This means that Peloton instructors will no longer use his music in any newly produced classes.

The decision to remove Sean 'Diddy' Combs' content was made after Peloton received a comment from a concerned member of its private Facebook group, expressing the need to remove all Diddy classes. Peloton responded by taking immediate action and removing his music from their platform.

The 2016 incident

The decision to pause Combs’ music is not solely based on legal matters. In 2016, hotel surveillance video footage emerged showing Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Combs publicly acknowledged his behavior in the video, stating that it was “inexcusable” and taking full responsibility for his actions.

Peloton’s move to halt the use of Combs’ music aligns with its commitment to providing a safe and respectful environment for its users. By removing the artist’s music from new classes, the company aims to address concerns raised by its community members.