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Sean 'Diddy' Combs
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in 2023. File photo: AFP
Crime

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs loses bid to get out of jail before sentencing

US judge denies bail for hip hop mogul ahead of October sentencing for prostitution-related offence.

Crime

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks for release on US$50 million bond ahead of sentencing

Crime

Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top sex crimes charges

United States

Diddy acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of prostitution-related offence

The mixed result could still send Combs, 55, to prison for as long as a decade, and is likely to end his career.

US producer-musician Sean “Diddy” Combs is seen at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2023. Photo: AFP
Pakistan

The Diddy trial: how AI ‘slop’ from Pakistan is distorting reality

From fake celebrity testimonies to fabricated images, a flood of low-quality content generated using AI is threatening to obscure the truth.

Sexual harassment and assault

Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial, will keep deliberating

The panel remains deadlocked on the racketeering charge faced by the former hip-hop star.

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Sexual harassment and assault

Kanye West makes surprise appearance at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

The hip-hop star said he was at the courthouse to support his long-time friend, though he did not say if he would testify on Combs’ behalf.

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, leaves federal court during the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Friday. Photo: AP
Sexual harassment and assault

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer complains about trial secrecy

Combs left out of meeting outside courtroom where lawyers and judge discussed whether another famous rapper’s name could be disclosed.

Fame and celebrity

Rapper Kid Cudi tells court Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs broke into his house

Rapper says he also questioned Diddy about his car catching fire in his driveway after he started dating the hip-hop star’s ex-girlfriend.

United States

Singer says Combs threatened to kill her after she saw him beat girlfriend

Dawn Richard testified that she feared for her life after music mogul Combs told her to keep quiet about alleged beatings.

Singer Dawn Richard testifies in court. Image: Jane Rosenberg via Reuters
Sexual harassment and assault

Cassie testifies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her near end of their relationship

After hours of questioning, the singer was in tears as she recounted ‘horrible flashbacks’ of her time with the hip hop mogul.

Casandra Ventura reacts at the end of direct testimony during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York on Wednesday. Courtroom sketch: Jane Rosenberg via Reuters
Sexual harassment and assault

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend tells court he forced her into sex parties

Singer Cassie Ventura says she continued taking part in the rapper’s ‘Freak Offs’ because he blackmailed her with videos.

Crime

Sex-trafficking case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs begins

Defence concedes US rap mogul had violent outbursts, but say no federal crimes occurred.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Russell Simmons’ accuser Drew Dixon, who has subpoenaed Oprah Winfrey?

Drew Dixon, one of the women who has accused Russell Simmons of rape, has subpoenaed superstar Oprah Winfrey in her defamation case against him – so who is she, exactly?

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Drew Dixon has involved Oprah Winfrey in her lawsuit against former record executive Russell Simmons. Photos: Instagram
Hollywood

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Ashton Kutcher’s close friendship

Netizens have been scouring the internet and looking back at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ closest confidantes over the years – including Two and a Half Men actor Ashton Kutcher.

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Ashton Kutcher and Sean “Diddy” Combs were friends for years – so how much does the actor know about the criminal charges being brought against the rapper? Photos: Getty Images, WireImage
Fame and celebrity

Who is Michael Trotter Jr, the ex-soldier impetus for a John Legend project?

Trotter grew up with music and used it to cope with hard times, but didn’t take it seriously until he rediscovered his passion when posted to Iraq – now The War and Treaty have conquered Nashville.

Law

Who is Anthony Ricco, the lawyer who quit Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case?

Anthony Ricco was one of 6 lawyers representing the disgraced music mogul in his sex trafficking trial, which is coming up on May 5.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Druski – and why was he mentioned in a lawsuit against Sean Combs?

Comedian Druski was named in a sexual assault case with NFL player Odell Beckham Jr and denies the allegations – so what are they being accused of, and what have they said?

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Who is Druski, and what is his connection to Sean “Diddy” Combs? Photos: AFP, @druski/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former business partner Kirk Burrowes?

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ legal woes continue to mount: he is now being sued by Kirk Burrowes, the co-founding partner and former president of Bad Boy Entertainment.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Ye and Kevin Durant’s friend, Justin Laboy, the man behind ‘Demon Time’?

The host of YouTube’s #Respectfully The Justin Laboy Show, also a friend of Diddy’s son Justin, coined ‘Demon Time’ to raise money for exotic dancers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fame and celebrity

The most disturbing details revealed in new docu Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

The claims include Diddy having sex with underage girls and threatening to pimp out female musicians, as well as Combs’ mother Janice hosting drug-fuelled sex parties in his childhood home.

The new Peacock documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy has revealed even more disturbing details about the disgraced hip-hop mogul and his background. Photo: TNS via Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Who is Kim Porter’s ex-husband Al B. Sure! – and what did he say about Diddy?

A new documentary about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs features interviews with individuals from the rapper’s inner circle, including the ex-husband of his late baby mama Kim Porter, Al B. Sure!

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Al B. Sure!, Quincy Brown and Sean “Diddy” Combs at a Netflix screening together in October 2018, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images for Netflix
Fame and celebrity

Who is Alec Baldwin’s outspoken Trump-supporting brother Daniel?

The lesser-known Baldwin brother recently claimed there was a ‘bidding war’ going on for tapes of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ parties, and called his brother Alec ‘a good guy’ in the Halyna Hutchins case.

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Crime

Who is LaTroya Grayson – and why is she suing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs?

LaTroya Grayson has come forward to accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault in 2006 after winning the chance to go to one of his White Parties via a radio contest – here’s what we know so far.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet bestselling author Elisabeth Ovesen, who’s weighing in on Jay-Z and Diddy

Elisabeth Ovesen is adding her 2 cents to the conversation about Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ alleged bad behaviour, saying they’re no different from Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein.

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Elisabeth Ovesen (right) has said she’s not surprised by the spiralling allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs (left). Photos: Reuters, WireImage
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