Produced by: Tarun Mishra
Homeland Security conducted raids at Hip Hop Legend Sean "Diddy" Combs's residences in Miami and Los Angeles this week, as part of a federal investigation into allegations of sex trafficking, sexual assault, illegal narcotics, abuse of underage girls and firearms distribution.
Combs has faced legal troubles since November, when his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura sued him for physical and sexual abuse. In February, his former producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, sexual trafficking and drugging by Combs.
The original lawsuit filed by Jones alleged that Combs coerced him into procuring sex workers and forced him into engaging in unwanted sexual acts. Jones says he has hundreds of hours of video proof for everything.
Rodney Jones has now included Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. in the same lawsuit. He claims that the actor sexually harassed and assaulted him, including groping him while aboard Combs' yacht.
The City Girls rapper, Yung Miami, is implicated in the lawsuit for allegedly transporting drugs for Combs and being involved in sex trafficking activities.
Justin Bieber's connection to the scandal is evident through an old video where rapper Combs discusses spending time with Bieber for 48 hours, hinting at undisclosed activities. This revelation has stirred discomfort among netizens. Additionally, Bieber reportedly made statements about predatory behaviour in the music industry, suggesting that Combs is not the only offender. He allegedly mentioned Jay Z and associates engaging in disturbing acts during Satanic rituals, as per The People's Voice report.
Usher resided with Sean "Diddy" Combs for a period, dubbing it "Flavour Camp" due to the constant presence of girls. He recounted witnessing intimate activities openly, expressing confusion over the environment. Despite his experiences, when asked if he would send his child to a similar setting, Usher firmly declined.
That same lawsuit claims Diddy admitted to being responsible for that infamous 1999 New York City nightclub shooting that ended up getting him, then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and rapper Jamal “Shyne” Barrow arrested. Ultimately, Barrow was charged with the shooting and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Combs was arrested on weapons charges. However, reportedly Jennifer Lopez, who was dating Diddy back then, helped in sneaking the gun inside the venue and passed it to Diddy after which the shooting occurred. It was Diddy who was responsible for shooting, not Barrow.
According to Lil Rod, Diddy revealed to him that he had sexual relations with a male rapper matching Meek Mill's description. Diddy allegedly disclosed this information along with other encounters involving unnamed individuals. The lawsuit described the unidentified rapper, presumed to be Meek Mill, as being from Philadelphia and having a past relationship with rapper Nicki Minaj. Meek Mill, known for his Grammy-nominated albums "Championships" and "Back of My Mind," dated Nicki Minaj from 2014 to 2016.
While Prince Harry is mentioned in the lawsuit, he is not accused of any wrongdoing. His inclusion serves as an example of the international dignitaries Combs has access to, although the depth of their relationship is unclear.
Other notable figures named in the lawsuit include Combs's chief of staff Kristina Khorram, his son Justin Combs, and Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge, among others.
Combs's lawyer and representatives for the other defendants have denied all allegations, stating they have proof that the claims are false.
The lawsuit continues to unfold, with updates expected as legal proceedings progress and responses from all parties involved are gathered.