Revolt TV Had 'Record-Breaking' Q4 Despite Founder Diddy's Lawsuits: 'We Didn’t Lose A Dollar'
Revolt, the digital cable television network geared towards the African-American audience, had a record fourth quarter in 2023 despite the sexual assault and sex trafficking allegations its founder Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing.
Amid the ongoing drama surrounding Diddy and one of its hosts, Yung Miami, the company established in 2013 remains strong. In fact, CEO Detavio Samuels said Revolt had just had the "largest quarter" despite the crisis.
"We lost no clients, we lost no employees, we didn't lose a dollar," Samuels told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview before Diddy's mansions were raided.
"Q4 was the largest quarter in the history of Revolt, and 2023 was the best advertising year we've had in the history of Revolt. In all ways it was record-breaking, even in the middle of a crisis."
Diddy has had a rough past several months, starting in November when ex-girlfriend Cassie accused her of rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking.
Since then, several more lawsuits have been filed against the 54-year-old mogul, forcing him to step down as chairman of the company.
"The purpose of the company isn't shifting, regardless of who owns it or who doesn't own it," Samuels added.
Revolt was founded by Diddy and AXS TV president Andy Schuon in October 2013. It has produced TV shows, movies and podcasts.
On March 25, federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations raided the rapper-producer's Los Angeles and Miami mansions in connection to a sex trafficking investigation.
Recent reports suggest Cassie is cooperating with authorities and is serving as a witness in investigations related to Diddy.
