Sean Combs (Diddy) is awaiting trial on sex trafficking and a host of other charges. The American rapper was denied bail. The news shocked the world media.
Rapper Sean Combs Denied Bail
The news of the arrest of top rapper, producer and record executive Sean Combs on September 16 shocked the entertainment world. The music mogul was arrested in New York (USA) on a series of charges, including coercion, abuse, using extortion and violence to control the victim.
Sean Combs is under investigation for sex trafficking (Photo: Getty Images).
Sean Combs is also suspected of luring multiple male and female victims into drug-fueled, multi-day sex shows known as “Freak Offs.” Diddy’s alleged crimes are believed to have taken place over a long period of time, dating back to at least 2009.
Prosecutors say the famous singer used his business empire, including his record label Bad Boy Entertainment, to recruit female and male prostitutes to participate in sex shows. However, the rapper’s defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, has insisted that the sexual activity was consensual.
According to US media, Sean Diddy could face up to life in prison and a minimum of 15 years in prison if convicted of three felony counts of conspiracy to commit extortion, sex trafficking and prostitution.
Prosecutors said Sean Diddy Combs lured women by offering them drugs, promising financial or career support, and romantic relationships.
The celebrity allegedly used secretly filmed videos as evidence, pressuring women to keep quiet and sometimes using them as a weapon to intimidate victims and witnesses to his abuse.
The indictment did not specify how many women were victims. Prosecutors said the rapper and his associates used bribery and violence, as well as kidnapping, to try to keep their behavior secret.
Sexual assault allegations have severely damaged Sean Combs’ career and image (Photo: Getty Images).
In court, Sean Diddy pleaded not guilty after the 14-page indictment was released. The judge denied bail for the singer and granted the prosecutor’s request to continue detaining Sean Combs before trial.
The singer’s defense attorney said they would appeal. Sean Combs’ defense attorney only acknowledged that the 54-year-old rapper had a history of drug use and toxic relationships, and said he was receiving treatment and psychological therapy.
Revealing his promiscuous lifestyle and “dark” sex parties
Recent information has ruined Sean Combs’ career. Previously, he faced a series of civil lawsuits for sexual conduct and misconduct.
Last November, the singer’s ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura (an R&B singer known by her stage name Cassie), accused him of physical abuse, sexual slavery, and rape. Combs denied her allegations.
Sean Combs’ mansion is said to be the location of many of the famous star’s wild parties (Photo: News).
On September 6, a few days before Diddy was arrested, a 60-page book called Kim’s Lost Words was released to readers, a collection of Kim Porter’s diaries revealed by her friends and revealing much about Diddy’s depraved lifestyle.
The book describes Sean Combs’ love life from the 1990s until Kim’s death in 2018. In it, Kim denounced his violent behavior, adultery with both men and women, and wild parties at Sean’s home.
Kim Porter could not accept her boyfriend’s lifestyle, so she was severely abused. Therefore, she decided to copy her boyfriend’s depraved tapes after finding them in a secret basement in the bedroom. She wanted to use them to protect herself.
Kim Porter was found dead at her home in Toluca Lake, California, USA, on November 15, 2018, after several weeks of pneumonia. Before that, she had been with Diddy for 13 years. They had gone through many breakups and reunions and had 3 children together.
Sean Combs and his ex-girlfriend Kim Porter (Photo: News).
On September 19, the New York Post also quoted a drug dealer, revealing Diddy’s wild parties. The anonymous witness said he had traded illegal goods directly with Diddy at the rapper’s old mansion in the Hamptons (New York, USA).
This person said that there were many other people at the party, including a group of female rappers and drugged prostitutes. Diddy’s mansion in East Hampton is said to be the place where the rapper’s annual “white parties” are held.
The incident caused many famous artists to be called out
Sean Combs’ incident is said to have shocked many people because he has a close relationship with many A-list stars such as Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, The Weeknd, Janelle Monáe, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg…
Sean Combs and music star Mariah Carey (Photo: News).
However, the character who is said to be in the most crisis right now is Justin Bieber. Their relationship is especially close as Justin is a student of Usher – who was supported by Diddy in the beginning. The “Prince of Pop” also participated in the production of Diddy’s album Love: Off the Grid in 2023.
A source told the Daily Mail: “Justin Bieber is very confused by the news about Diddy and does not want to analyze or discuss. Therefore, he is silent. Many people who helped Justin have a career like today are very close to Diddy and that makes him in crisis. Justin has not responded to this since Diddy was questioned by the police”.
Sean Combs (stage name Diddy) founded the Bad Boy record label in 1993, contributing to making hip hop music famous globally. The rapper, who goes by various stage names including Puff Daddy and P Diddy, has signed and produced music with names like Usher, Lil’ Kim, TLC, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men.
The 54-year-old star has won three Grammys and has had a huge impact on the music world. Over the years, Diddy has amassed a large fortune, especially thanks to the liquor business. According to Forbes, Diddy’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 billion by 2022.