Accusations Against Sean “Diddy” Combs
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, is facing serious allegations in two separate lawsuits filed on Monday. The first lawsuit claims that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted a 10-year-old boy in a New York City hotel room back in 2005. The child, whose identity remains undisclosed, was an aspiring actor and rapper who had traveled with his family from California for meetings with industry professionals.
According to the lawsuit, during what was intended to be an audition for Combs, the boy was allegedly given a soda laced with drugs by an associate of Combs. This led to a horrifying experience where the child was sexually assaulted by the founder of Bad Boy Records. The lawsuit details that the boy lost consciousness and, upon regaining awareness, was met with threats from Combs, warning him that severe harm would come to his parents if he dared to speak about the incident.
The second lawsuit presents a similar narrative, this time involving a 17-year-old male who aspired to be a contestant on the reality television show “Making the Band” in 2008. This unnamed teenager claims that Combs coerced him into sexual acts involving both Combs and a bodyguard during a three-day audition process for the show, which was produced by Combs himself. The plaintiff alleges that when he expressed discomfort with the situation, he was swiftly eliminated from the competition and subsequently found himself unable to re-enter the music industry for a staggering seven years.
The lawsuits, lodged in the state Supreme Court in New York, come amid a growing number of claims alleging that Combs has sexually assaulted individuals at various parties and meetings throughout the past two decades. In response to these latest allegations, Combs’ legal team has firmly denied the accusations and has criticized the plaintiffs’ attorney, Anthony Buzbee. Buzbee is noted for representing other accusers in previous lawsuits, and Combs’ lawyers have accused him of seeking attention and publicity through these claims.
In a statement released via email, Combs’ legal representatives asserted, “Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process. In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor.” Currently, Combs, aged 54, is being held in a New York City jail after pleading not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges outlined in an indictment that was unsealed the day following his arrest on September 16. These charges include serious allegations of coercing and abusing women while using blackmail and violence to silence his victims.
