Diddy heads out in Malibu with girlfriend Cassie wearing a sling after surgery... but hopes to recover in time for summer tour

By Ben Tufft For Mailonline

Published: 05:00 EST, 3 June 2016 | Updated: 13:06 EST, 3 June 2016

He's known for his signature routine, the Diddy Bop.

But Sean 'Diddy' Combs didn't look like he would be dancing any time soon as he went shopping in Malibu - with long term girlfriend Cassie Ventura - on Thursday wearing a sling.

The 46-year-old hip hop artist appeared to be deep in thought during his outing after he recently had fourth rotator cuff surgery on his shoulder, for reasons he didn't elaborate on.

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Recovering: Sean 'Diddy' Combs didn't look like he would be dancing any time soon as he went shopping in Malibu with long term girlfriend Cassie Ventura on Thursday wearing a sling

Recovering: Sean 'Diddy' Combs didn't look like he would be dancing any time soon as he went shopping in Malibu with long term girlfriend Cassie Ventura on Thursday wearing a sling

Rotator cuff repair is surgery to repair a torn tendon in the shoulder.

His recovery is underway, but fears have been raised he will not be fit to embark on his US-wide tour, which begins in August.

Diddy has assured his fans that he is recovering well and will be ready to hit venues by the summer.

In an Instagram update posted after his surgery, he wrote: 'This morning I underwent rotator cuff surgery on my shoulder.

'I've been in a lot of pain for a while but I'm grateful that I was able to make it through the shows and get to this point.  

Serious mood: The 46-year-old hip hop artist appeared to be deep in thought during his outing after he recently had fourth rotator cuff surgery on his shoulder

Serious mood: The 46-year-old hip hop artist appeared to be deep in thought during his outing after he recently had fourth rotator cuff surgery on his shoulder

Taking it slowly: His recovery is underway, but fears have been raised he will not be fit to embark on his US-wide tour, which begins in August

Taking it slowly: His recovery is underway, but fears have been raised he will not be fit to embark on his US-wide tour, which begins in August

Reassurance: Diddy has assured his fans he is recovering well and will be ready to hit venues by the summer

Reassurance: Diddy has assured his fans he is recovering well and will be ready to hit venues by the summer

'My arm will be in a sling for while and I may not be dancing as usual but I'm on the road to recovery!! Thank everyone for the prayers and support!!!' 

For his outing the star rocked a relaxed outfit comprising light jeans, a black hoody and a pair of matching high tops.

He accessorised with a chunky gold watch and a pair of black sunglasses to keep out the glare on the bright day. 

Stylish: Girlfriend Cassie opted for a more daring all white ensemble with a pair of contrasting baby pink trainers

Stylish: Girlfriend Cassie opted for a more daring all white ensemble with a pair of contrasting baby pink trainers

Cool: The star rocked a relaxed outfit comprising light jeans, a black hoody and a pair of matching high tops

Cool: The star rocked a relaxed outfit comprising light jeans, a black hoody and a pair of matching high tops

Style: He accessorised with a chunky gold watch and a pair of black sunglasses to keep out the glare on the bright day
Style: He accessorised with a chunky gold watch and a pair of black sunglasses to keep out the glare on the bright day

Style: He accessorised with a chunky gold watch and a pair of black sunglasses to keep out the glare on the bright day

Having fun: She added a simple gold chain and a pair of matching oversized sunglasses to complete her stylish look

Having fun: She added a simple gold chain and a pair of matching oversized sunglasses to complete her stylish look

Girlfriend Cassie opted for a more daring all white ensemble with a pair of contrasting baby pink trainers.

She added a simple gold chain and a pair of matching oversized sunglasses to complete her stylish look. 

Clearly hankering to get around a little quicker, Cassie hopped on to a motorbike while Diddy and a friend looked on. 

 Impressed: The couple seemed excited as they inspected the motorbike before Cassie hopped on

 Impressed: The couple seemed excited as they inspected the motorbike before Cassie hopped on

Close and personal: Cassie appears to show her boyfriend something on her sunglasses

Close and personal: Cassie appears to show her boyfriend something on her sunglasses

Nice ride: Clearly hankering to get around a little quicker, Cassie hopped on to a motorbike while Diddy and a friend looked on

Nice ride: Clearly hankering to get around a little quicker, Cassie hopped on to a motorbike while Diddy and a friend looked on

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