Diddy, real name Sean Combs, has issued a damning statement from jail after it was reported that 120 alleged victims are set to come forward with accusations of sexual assault.
The alleged victims are set to file lawsuits, which reportedly span over 25 years and include men and women that were underage at the time of the alleged incidents.
Diddy is one of the most well-known figures in the music industry, making his name in hip-hop and founding Bad Boy Records in 1993.
The 54-year-old has now viciously denied claims of those who have accused him of these crimes.
Diddy was arrested and charged last month (Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs )
According to Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, lawsuits are expected to be filed within the next month, mostly in New York and Los Angeles.
He revealed that the alleged victims were split 50/50 between males and females, while 25 of them were said to be minors at the time – one alleged that he was just nine years old.
The attorney said that over 3,280 individuals got in touch with his firm with claims that they were victimised by Combs, as the firm decided to represent 120 of them.
Some have reportedly spoken to the FBI while other claims are being reviewed, though the individuals represented come from more than 25 states across the US.
Combs has been held behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn since pleading not guilty last month after being charged with racketeering, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The music executive has been denied bail twice.
He has denied the allegations against him (GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images)
Following news that 120 alleged victims will be coming forward, an attorney for Combs told LADbible Group on Tuesday night (1 October): “As Mr. Combs’ legal team has emphasised, he cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a reckless media circus. That said, Mr. Combs emphatically and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors. He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation.”
Buzzbee detailed that the alleged abuse took place in California, Florida and New York.
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The Houston attorney also revealed that the alleged actions happened at auditions where ‘many times, especially young people, people wanting to break into the industry were coerced into this type of conduct in the promise of being made a star’.
Speaking at a news conference, he further stated: “This type of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation should never happen in the United States or anywhere else. This should have never been allowed to go on for so long,
“This conduct has created a mass of individuals who are injured, scared and scarred.”
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact The Survivors Trust for free on 08088 010 818, available 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm on Fridays, 10am-12.30pm on Saturdays and 6pm-8pm on Sundays.
Featured Image Credit: Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs / GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images
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Diddy gives a bizarre ‘thank you’ response after being asked if he was responsible for Tupac’s death
Diddy had previously been accused of being involved in Tupac Shakur’s murder in 1996
In a rather awkward interview moment, Diddy thanked radio presenters who asked him if he was involved in the death of Tupac Shakur.
The rapper and music mogul had been appearing on Breakfast Club Power when he was asked if he had any involvement in Tupac’s death.
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On 7 September, 1996, Tupac was shot four times — once in the arm, once in the thigh and twice in the chest — in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
He was rushed to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada where he was put on life support, but he died from internal bleeding six days later.
Prior to the shooting, Tupac had been involved in a brawl outside the MGM Grand casino.
27 years later, the case remained unsolved. However, on 29 September, Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis was arrested in connection with the murder and remains in custody.
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Now, during an interview, Diddy, whose given name is Sean Combs, has been asked about Tupac’s death.
And, his reaction to the question was rather bizarre.
The 54-year-old said that while he appreciated that the presenter was just doing his job, ‘we don’t talk about things that are nonsense, we don’t entertain nonsense, with all due respect.’
He continued: “But I appreciate you as a journalist asking, thank you.”
The question comes after Keefe D accused Diddy of being involved in the killing.
Before Keefe D was arrested, he claimed that Diddy had asked him to ‘take out’ Tupac and record label boss, Suge Knight, who was with Tupac the night he was shot.
Diddy has denied all accusations.
The Breakfast Club
The ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ rapper has fallen victim to a number of bizarre interview moments recently.
While appearing on The Graham Norton Show on Friday (10 November), his bizarre behaviour led viewers to say he was ‘on another planet.’
During the chat show, Diddy can be seen ignoring a question from Rosie Ramsey about his 2023 Halloween costume to gush about his fellow guests.
He said: “This is the thing…what I love about British people. You guys are so nice.
“We’re having a glass of wine and you guys don’t even rock with Halloween. And you’re just being nice to me.”
Diddy also bizarrely spoke about how he’d changed his middle name to ‘Love,’, but clarified that he doesn’t actually want to be called that. Not confusing at all.
Viewers were baffled by the musician’s erratic behaviour, with one being prompted to ask, “Yo, what’s up with Diddy?!?!”
Featured Image Credit: YouTube/The Breakfast Club/Bob Berg/Getty Images
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50 Cent responds to mother of his child being named as P Diddy’s alleged ‘sex worker’ in lawsuit
The rapper has multiple lawsuits against him
Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual assault which some readers may find distressing.
50 Cent has responded to the mother of his child being named as P Diddy’s alleged ‘sex worker’ in a lawsuit against the rapper.
Diddy’s homes were raided earlier this week amid allegations as federal agents conduct a sex trafficking investigation.
Also known as ‘Puff Daddy’, the rapper was previously sued by his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura, in November 2023 over allegations of rape and abuse.
He has denied these allegations, calling them ‘baseless and outrageous’.
The musician – real name Sean Love Combs – is facing multiple sexual assault lawsuits, including one from one of his former record producers, Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones.
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Amongst claims he was subjected to groping and ‘constant unsolicited touching of his anus’, he also alleges in his lawsuit that he was ordered to recruit sex workers and have sex with them in front of Combs.
And Jones has accused Daphne Joy of being someone who the rapper regularly paid for sex.
A prominent OnlyFans creator, Joy dated 50 Cent – real name Curtis Jackson – between 2011 and 2012.
The pair also share son Sire, 11, together and when they broke up, Joy accused him of being physically abusive – which 50 Cent denied.
And following the recent claims of his ex and Diddy, the ‘In da Club’ rapper posted on X seemingly in response to the accusation.
He wrote: “I didn’t know you was a sex worker [side eye emoji] you little sex worker. LOL [laughing emoji] Yo this s**t is a movie’.
LADbible has contacted Daphne Joy and Diddy for comments.
Jackson hasn’t been quiet on his thoughts on Diddy over the years and he was one of the only major music figures to speak out when the home raids took place.
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He wrote on X: “Now it’s not Diddy do it, it’s Diddy done they don’t come like that unless they got a case.”
Jackson also seems to be hoping to finance a documentation into the allegations against Combs.
A spokesperson for 50 Cent confirmed in a statement to Billboard: “I can confirm that the untitled Diddy documentary is in development through G-Unit Film and Television with Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson serving as Executive Producer.
“Proceeds from this documentary that G-Unit Film & Television receives will go to victims of sexual assault and rape.”
Diddy has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact The Survivors Trust for free on 08088 010 818, available 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm on Fridays, 10am-12.30pm on Saturdays and 6pm-8pm on Sundays.
