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Renowned rapper and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs faces new legal challenges as his former producer, Rodney Jones, accuses him of coercing sexual acts with promises of Grammy nominations and awards.
Rodney Jones, also known as Lil Rod, filed a 70-page lawsuit against Combs at the Federal District Court in Manhattan. The lawsuit outlines allegations of sexual assault, drug trafficking, and engaging in various sexual activities, all of which Jones claims to have endured while working on Combs's album.
Jones alleges that despite producing nine tracks on Diddy's latest album, he was only paid a fraction of what he deserved. He further claims that Combs pressured him into homosexual acts by exploiting his admiration for Stevie J, a music producer.
Jones states that Combs showed him a video of his idol and Grammy winning producer Stevie J engaging in unprotected homosexual intercourse, claiming it was a common practice in the music industry. He alleges that he was given drugs to impair his judgment and coerced into watching Combs in vulnerable situations.
Describing himself as a heterosexual Christian, Jones asserts he was uncomfortable with Combs's advances. He claims to have raised concerns to Combs's Chief of Staff, Kristina Khorram, who allegedly dismissed his complaints and downplayed Combs's actions.
According to Jones, Combs promised to secure Grammy awards for him if he engaged in homosexual acts. The lawsuit mentions Combs disclosing sexual encounters with a male rapper resembling Meek Mill (Nicki Minaj's Ex) and other unnamed celebrities.
Diddy's lawyer, Shawn Holley, refuted Jones's claims, labelling him a liar seeking undeserved compensation. Holley dismissed Jones's allegations as fictitious and aimed at garnering attention.
Jones seeks $30 million in compensation for his work on Combs's album and the alleged abuse he experienced. Diddy's legal team vehemently denies the accusations, emphasizing their client's innocence and condemning Jones's motives.