2024-03-27 09:10:44
A great mystery surrounds one of the founders of the art of rap songs in the United States, and one of its richest artists, after accusations reveal a dark side to celebrities.
Sean Combs, nicknamed “Diddy”, is a famous rapper, who became a powerful figure, especially in the 1990s and 2000s, not only in hip-hop but in the world of business and entertainment in general.
His wealth exceeded a billion dollars, but it was not enough to burnish his reputation, as in recent months, several people filed lawsuits against him, saying that he used his influence and wealth to sexually assault them, and in some cases, to traffic them, while avoiding the consequences for decades.
On Monday, the story escalated, with US federal authorities raiding Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami, revealing that the raids were linked to an ongoing investigation into “sex trafficking” allegations.
The allegations first surfaced in a series of recent lawsuits, many of which include “chilling” and disturbing details. Prosecutors state that Dede raped them and, in some cases, trafficked them by forcing them to have sex with other men.
Together, these issues have redirected public attention toward Diddy’s potential “atrocity,” prompting some brands to cut ties with him and some platforms to cancel his upcoming reality show.
A categorical denial
Combs denied the allegations, saying in a statement in December: “I did none of the terrible things alleged. I will fight for my name, my family, and the truth.”
These issues captured public attention in part because Combs was an influential music and fashion executive.
During the 1990s, Diddy was the first to connect the world of hip-hop with entrepreneurship, and began signing many up-and-coming singers, until he began to build his empire little by little.
During that period and even into the 2000s, Diddy’s history included numerous accusations of violence, battery, carrying weapons, and violence against women, but none of them were publicly proven.
First accusation
The first lawsuit, filed in November 2023, was filed by well-known singer Cassie, who dated Combs and was signed to his label, years earlier.
Cassie revealed horrific details, including Didi forcing her to have sex with other people, while he filmed them, before he later raped her himself, in addition to beating and kicking her several times during “tantrums.”
Diddy also blew up the car of Cassie’s then-boyfriend, singer Kid Cudi.
In another complaint, an unnamed woman said that in 2003, when she was 17, Combs took her on a private plane to New York, where he and two other men gave her drugs and alcohol and raped her.
In a lawsuit filed in February, music producer Rodney Jones Jr. said Combs harassed him and asked him to perform sexual acts to please him.
News now indicates that Didi has fled his homes, while federal authorities are trying to arrest him, on charges of human trafficking for sexual purposes.
The story is occupying the American street, and it may open a “can of worms” and reveal other stories of celebrities involved in sexual scandals and brutality.
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