NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: Diddy performs onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

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<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/karlissa-saffold-claims-diddy-and-yung-miami-tried-to-recruit-chrisean-rock">Diddy</a> seems to be in good spirits despite mounting assault allegations and a pending investigation. A fan spotted the disgraced mogul in Miami, and in the clip posted to Instagram, you can see Diddy flashing an "L" and offering a simple message: "Love."&nbsp;
Friends, including Stevie J, joined the Bad Boy CEO as he was out and about and stopped at a cafe called Pura Vida. Earlier this week, the father of seven's <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/diddys-la-miami-homes-raided-sex-trafficking-probe">homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided</a> as part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation.&nbsp;
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Diddy Spotted Out And About In Miami With Stevie J Following Raids 

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King Combs

Christian "<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/king-combs-denies-gang-affiliation">King Combs</a>" Combs and his girlfriend Raven Tracy hit the gym after the recent federal raid on <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddys-la-miami-homes-raided-sex-trafficking-probe">Diddy</a>'s properties.
On Thursday, Tracy shared an Instagram Story of the couple working out. Combs appeared in good spirits despite Monday's raid and his father&rsquo;s highly publicized legal drama. The first video shows Combs doing sit-ups candidly. During the second video, Combs flexes his muscles while Tracy poses backwards.&nbsp;
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Tracy was detained with King Combs by federal agents during Monday&rsquo;s raid on Diddy&rsquo;s Los Angeles property. The couple shared an Instagram Story of themselves making out before the raid. King Combs and his brother <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/justin-combs-rep-releases-a-statement-following">Justin Combs</a>, who is named in a lawsuit by Lil Rod, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/king-and-justin-combs-spotted-leaving-diddys-la-mansion-amid-raid">remain</a> at the Los Angeles property following the raid.&nbsp;
Diddy called the raid on his properties a "<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-breaks-his-silence-alleging-victim-of-witch-hunt">witch hunt</a>" and claimed to be a victim in the situation. Diddy and his attorneys released a statement on Tuesday (March 26).
"Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs' residences. There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated,' Dyer said, painting a picture of yesterday's events.
"Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities,' he added, referencing Combs seen speaking with customs at an airport minutes from his Miami Beach pad, Monday evening, though was not arrested. "Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way."
"This unprecedented ambush &mdash; paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence &mdash; leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits."
"There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name."
The recent lawsuit developments have sparked reactions from <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/50-cent-suge-knight-aubrey-oday-wack-100-and-more-react-to-diddys-properties">several celebrities</a>, including Suge Knight, Aubrey O&rsquo;Day, Cassie, and 50 Cent.

King Combs & Girlfriend Raven Tracy Hits The Gym After Raid

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This week, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/city-girls-talk-motherhood-break-up-rumors-jt-shares-nicki-minajs-advice">JT</a> of the City Girls will begin her first solo tour. She has also spoken out about allegations concerning Yung Miami's involvement in producer <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-sued-for-sexual-assault-by-producer-lil-rod">Rodney &ldquo;Lil Rod&rdquo; Jones'</a> sexual assault lawsuit against&nbsp;<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-breaks-his-silence-alleging-victim-of-witch-hunt">D</a><a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-breaks-his-silence-alleging-victim-of-witch-hunt">iddy</a>.
On Wednesday (March 27), JT replied to a troll's old Instagram Live video. The user tweeted, &ldquo;So that&rsquo;s where JT getting that shit from? Makes perfect sense now.&rdquo;
&ldquo;First of all I was in the half way house being drug tested EVERY night I went in!,&rdquo; responded JT to a social media user. &ldquo;I explained this YEARS ago I NEVER did cocaine &amp; never will it actually destroyed my family! Y&rsquo;all get on her making jokes about shit for shits &amp; giggles &amp; don&rsquo;t know ppl post trauma! Stop playing with me! PLEASE.&rdquo;
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According to Lil Rod's lawsuit, Yung Miami was involved in the alleged transportation of "pink cocaine." Pink cocaine is a potent mix of ecstasy and cocaine called "tuci."
Lil Rod discusses Diddy's affinity for pink cocaine and how it is distributed through his alleged drug mule, Brendan Paul. A new layer of complexity has been added to the ongoing legal saga surrounding Diddy with these startling accusations against Yung Miami.
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Yung Miami appeared unfazed after news surfaced of Diddy&rsquo;s properties being raided by federal agents on Monday. She responded to social media users questioning her whereabouts during the raid and shared tweets like, &ldquo;I let Santana pick my hairstyle today I'm tew aggravated.&rdquo;
JT hits the road this week and will release a new song with Doechii on Friday, &ldquo;Alter Ego.&rdquo;
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JT Fires Back At Troll Trying To Tie Her To Yung Miami & Diddy’s Lawsuit

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T.D. Jakes

T.D. Jakes, a famed pastor, has been named in producer Lil Rod&rsquo;s sexual assault lawsuit against <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-breaks-his-silence-alleging-victim-of-witch-hunt">Diddy</a>.&nbsp;
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Along with Diddy&rsquo;s properties being raided by federal agents on Monday (March 26), he is facing several legal battles involving sexual allegations. Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones filed a federal suit against Combs and several of his associates in February 2024 alleging &ldquo;sex-trafficking venture.&rdquo;
Jones has evidence of Combs planning to use his relationship with Bishop T.D. Jakes to lessen the impact of <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/cassie-speaks-out-after-diddys-properties-raided">Cassie Ventura</a>'s lawsuit on his public image. Ventura is Diddy&rsquo;s ex-girlfriend who filed a sexual assault lawsuit against the mogul in November 2023 and the two settled in December for an undisclosed amount.&nbsp;
Jakes was accused of involvement in sex parties hosted by Diddy last year. The pastor responded to the claims on Christmas Eve, he said during service at The Potter&rsquo;s House in Dallas:&nbsp;
&ldquo;The worst that could happen, if everything was true, all I got to do is repent sincerely, from my heart. There&rsquo;s enough power in the blood to cover all kinds of sin. I don&rsquo;t care what it is, the blood would fix it. But I ain&rsquo;t got to repent about this.&rdquo;
In addition, Jordan Hora, Director of Communications For T.D. Jakes Ministries, would respond to the sex party claims with, &ldquo;Recent claims circulating on pockets of social media about Bishop T.D. Jakes are unequivocally false and baseless.&rdquo;
Diddy and Jakes have a reported history that includes a partnership with <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/revolt-tv-under-new-ownership-as-diddy-sells-shares">Revolt TV</a> for a series known as &ldquo;Kingdom Culture With T.D. Jakes,&rdquo; Diddy visiting the pastor&rsquo;s megachurch in Dallas, Texas and the pastor briefly attending the mogul&rsquo;s 53rd birthday party with team.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We both greeted the family, Bishop Jakes recorded a brief celebratory birthday video and left immediately to take our other scheduled meetings,&rdquo; Derrick Williams, executive vice president of entertainment at T.D. Jakes Enterprises, and also attended Diddy&rsquo;s birthday party told The Christian Post. &ldquo;Any accusation to the contrary is wholly unsubstantiated, unverified, and false.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Others mentioned in the producer&rsquo;s lawsuit include rapper Yung Miami, actor Cuba Gooding Jr, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.&nbsp;
Upon being contacted by the local press, T.D. Jakes and his representatives declined to provide any comments.
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Bishop T.D. Jakes Named In Diddy's Producer Lawsuit

Cassie

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddys-la-miami-homes-raided-sex-trafficking-probe">Diddy</a>&rsquo;s ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, 37, issued a statement after federal agents raided the mogul&rsquo;s properties on Monday (March 26).&nbsp;
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In a statement to Good Morning America, Cassie's attorney, Douglas Wigdor, said:
"We will always support law enforcement when it seeks to prosecute those that have violated the law," the statement read. "Hopefully, this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Combs responsible for his depraved conduct."
Wigdor represented Cassie in a sexual assault and sex trafficking lawsuit against Diddy filed in November 2023, which ended in an undisclosed settlement. Cassie and Diddy released official statements following the settlement, with the mogul remaining silent. After he was sued for sexual assault again in January, Diddy issued a statement to clear his name.
After the lawsuit, Cassie announced plans to return to music and embark on a <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/cassie-reportedly-preparing-for-a-tour-following-diddy-lawsuit">nationwide tour</a>.
On Tuesday evening, Diddy and his attorneys released a statement regarding Monday's raid on his properties. Diddy's statement by representatives describes the investigation as a "<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-breaks-his-silence-alleging-victim-of-witch-hunt">witch hunt</a>":
"Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs' residences. There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated,' Dyer said, painting a picture of yesterday's events.
"Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities,' he added, referencing Combs seen speaking with customs at an airport minutes from his Miami Beach pad, Monday evening, though was not arrested. "Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way."
"This unprecedented ambush &mdash; paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence &mdash; leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits."
"There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name."
Others to <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/50-cent-suge-knight-aubrey-oday-wack-100-and-more-react-to-diddys-properties">react</a> to the federal raid include 50 Cent, Suge Knight, Aubrey O&rsquo;Day, and Wack 100.&nbsp;
Following the raid, producer Lil Rod added Cuba Gooding Jr to a sexual assault <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-sued-for-sexual-assault-by-producer-lil-rod">lawsuit</a> against Diddy. Lil Rod claims the actor sexually assaulted him during a recording session in 2023.
Still developing&hellip;
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Cassie's Lawyer Speaks Out After Diddy's Properties Raided

50 Cent

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddys-la-miami-homes-raided-sex-trafficking-probe">Sean "Diddy/Brother Love" Combs</a>' properties were raided on Monday, and the news quickly spread across the press and social media.
The mogul's acquaintances, ex-colleagues, and adversaries responded to the news on social media. While Diddy's on-and-off girlfriend Yung Miami seemed unbothered, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/50-cent-addresses-floyd-mayweather-on-diddy-comments-champ-is-you-stupid-or">50 Cent</a> mocked Diddy on Instagram following an incident. &ldquo;Now it&rsquo;s not Diddy do it, it&rsquo;s Diddy done [shoulder shrug emoji] they don&rsquo;t come like that unless they got a case,&rdquo; captioned 50 with a news headline of Diddy&rsquo;s raid.
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Suge Knight, former owner and executive of Death Row Records, tweeted from his X account that justice is coming for Diddy, referencing the late 2Pac. While incarcerated, Knight&rsquo;s account tweets, &ldquo;Justice for 2Pac is coming Keefe D and now Diddy!!!&rdquo;
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Knight shares additional tweets that reference Clive Davis and Jeffery Epstein with, &ldquo;People the raids today wasn't for Diddy. It was to destroy the incriminating stuff on powerful men. #epstien #Diddy #clivedavis&rdquo;
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After it was revealed that Diddy flew to the Caribbean Islands on Monday, Knight shared another tweet that referenced Russell Simmons. The tweet read, "Diddy, Diddy, you can be extradited from that country, man!!! #nowheretorun #Diddy #RussellSimmons, open the door."
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Reactions from former associates of Diddy flooded social media after 50 Cent and Suge Knight. Wack 100, a well-known music manager and personality, made a joke on Instagram about Meek Mill, who happens to be a friend and former collaborator of Diddy. The post read, "I hope Diddy didn't get rid of those photos and tapes for Meek Mill's sake."
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On X, Aubrey O&rsquo;Day, the former lead of Diddy&rsquo;s pop group Danity Kane, tweeted, &ldquo;You reap what you sow. I pray this emboldens all of us victims to speak on what we endured.&rdquo;
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Here are some more reactions:
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Diddy's jet was detained and searched by U.S. customs on Monday, but nothing was found and it was allowed to depart. Variousreports claim that Diddy&rsquo;s private jet is currently parked in Antigua. Cape Verde, Diddy&rsquo;s destination after leaving the U.S. is without extradition.
Diddy is currently involved in three&nbsp;<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-denies-gang-rape-allegations-against-jane-doe-in-new-legal-response">sexual assault</a> lawsuits with two jane doe and producer<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-sued-for-sexual-assault-by-producer-lil-rod"> Lil Rod</a>.

50 Cent, Suge Knight, Aubrey O’Day, Wack 100 & More React To Diddy’s Properties Raided

Sean “Diddy” Combs surprises students at his Capital Preparatory School in the Bronx on October 18, 2022 in New York City. 

The federal raid on <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddys-la-miami-homes-raided-sex-trafficking-probe">Diddy</a>'s properties on Monday afternoon (March 25) shocked the world. A joint raid of his Los Angeles, Miami, and New York homes resulted in the detainment of his son, Justin, and Christian Combs. Celebrity attorneys commented on the situation, but <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/breaking-bill-cosby-reportedly-set-to-be-released-from-prison-after-charges-get-dropped">Bill Cosby</a>'s publicist offered help after the raids.&nbsp;
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Andrew Wyatt, a longtime spokesperson for Cosby, shared with <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/bill-cosby-rep-advice-diddy-fbi-raids/">RadarOnline</a> that he would be happy to offer his expertise to the 54-year-old mogul as he navigates federal raids and sex trafficking-related charges in the press.&nbsp;
"Reflecting on Diddy's current situation takes me back to the guidance I provided during Cosby's tumultuous period,&rdquo; Wyatt told Radar &ldquo;Those moments were fraught with challenges, requiring me to navigate the complexities of the MeToo era with finesse. My experience in steering a client through the treacherous valleys of public scrutiny and emerging unscathed on the other side has honed my skills."&nbsp;
He continued: "Should Diddy seek advice, I'm here, ready to listen and eager to lend my expertise. Remember, I'm the lone wolf who not only survived the MeToo storm but also led a client safely through to the other side."
Multiple reports claim that federal officials have already spoken to three women and a man related to crimes of sex trafficking and other allegations by Diddy. He has been enthralled in multiple lawsuits related to <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-denies-gang-rape-allegations-against-jane-doe-in-new-legal-response">sexual assault</a> claims since late 2023. After the <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/cassie-and-diddy-reach-a-settlement-one-day-after-lawsuit-was-filed">settlement</a> with ex-girlfriend <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/cassie-files-lawsuit-against-diddy-accuses-him-of-rape-and-domestic-violence">Cassie Ventura</a>, Diddy <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-following-multiple-sexual-assault">vowed</a> to clear his name of any wrongdoing.&nbsp;
<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/ja-rule-defends-diddy-i-wish-diddy-luck">Ja Rule</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/the-weeknd-ausdap-rocky-meek-mill-sza-more-new-music-you-might-have-missed">French Montana</a>, and Floyd Mayweather Jr are the celebrities publicly supporting Brother Love amid accusations. Artists who criticize the mogul include <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/saigon-blames-diddy-for-ruining-hip-hop-culture">Saigon</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/50-cent-addresses-floyd-mayweather-on-diddy-comments-champ-is-you-stupid-or">50 Cent</a>, and <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/kanye-west-and-his-team-feels-public-doesnt-respect-name-change-his-name-is">Ye</a>.&nbsp;
Diddy was not present at any of his properties during the raid. He and his team flew to Cape Verde from Miami airport. <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/25/diddy-seen-first-time-video-pacing-miami-airport-federal-raid-home/">TMZ</a> received a video of Diddy walking around the airport while his properties were being raided. Cape Verde Island is without extradition.&nbsp;
In current lawsuits, Diddy is represented by high-profile attorney Shawn Holley.
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Bill Cosby’s Rep Extends Help To Diddy After Properties Raided

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Saigon

Despite the current legal battle, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-denies-gang-rape-allegations-against-jane-doe-in-new-legal-response">Diddy</a> brought a new style to hip-hop in the 90s that was obsessed with jewlery, cash, and lavish living.&nbsp;
Over the weekend, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/lil-cease-on-diddy-allegations-we-dont-know-whats-true-and-whats-not">New York </a>recording artist and actor <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/rosenberg-squashes-saigon-beef-speaks-on-nicki-minaj-kodak-black-more-on-drink-champs">Saigon</a> blamed the mogul for the demise of the traditional essence of hip-hop culture. On March 9, the rapper tweets on X, &ldquo;This negro Puffy flipped Hip-Hop culture into all about worshipping nothing but $$$... Thats why Im kinda glad they got his a** up outta here. Go look at the content in Hip-Hop music before that "All About The Benjamins" song ... Creativity mattered..&rdquo;
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&ldquo;All About The Benjamins&rdquo; appears on Diddy &ndash; Puff Daddy at the time &ndash; debut album, No Way Out (1997). The album includes classics such as &ldquo;Victory,&rdquo; &ldquo;Been Around The World,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Can&rsquo;t Nobody Hold Me Down.&rdquo; The music video for &ldquo;Victory&rdquo; is one of the most expensive music videos ever.&nbsp;
There is no known history of issues or altercations between Saigon and Diddy. Therefore, the entertainer's mention of the mogul is unknown. Saigon is recognized as a hip-hop purist.
But this isn&rsquo;t the first time Saigon addressed Diddy and his career. In November 2023, he tweeted an inquiry about the mogul&rsquo;s legal battle. He tweeted:
&ldquo;Daaamn.... Who thinks Diddy Did It ???? I told myself years ago if fame and money comes with all this type of ish, they can KEEP it.. I stepped away from all this shit to raise my babies and I dont regret ONE second of it.&rdquo;
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As Diddy addresses his <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/new-diddy-lawsuit-jam-master-jay-murder-verdict-drake-supporting-tory-lanez">lawsuits</a>, there isn&rsquo;t any news of new Saigon activity outside of the tweets.
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Saigon Blames Diddy For Ruining Hip-Hop Culture

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Lil' Cease attends 2023 Night of Too Many Stars benefiting NEXT for AUTISM at Beacon Theatre on December 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Night of Too Many Stars)

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TMZ recently caught up with <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/lil-cease-shares-the-real-reason-on-why-biggie-smalls-didnt-respond-to-2pacs-hit-em-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lil' Cease</a> for a quick interview, during which he revealed his thoughts on the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-denies-gang-rape-allegations-against-jane-doe-in-new-legal-response" target="_blank" rel="noopener">multiple allegations</a> that continue to mount against Diddy.
The Junior M.A.F.I.A. rapper was asked if he believes the Harlem-bred mogul will eventually move on and return to some sense of normalcy. In his opinion, "anything is possible."&nbsp;
He continued: "At the end of the day, a lot of things is accusations. We don't know what's true and what's not. I'm not the one to say what's true and what's not."
Toward the end of the conversation, the "Crush On You" rapper said that he hopes everyone involved can find "comfort and peace."&nbsp;
Check out the conversation below.&nbsp;
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He's not the only one to offer the Bad Boy CEO his support. <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/ja-rule-defends-diddy-i-wish-diddy-luck">Ja Rule called the situation "unfortunate"</a> during a recent intervew with Piers Morgan and offered him well wishes.&nbsp;

Lil' Cease Speaks Out On Diddy Allegations For First Time

Diddy

Producer Rodney &ldquo;Lil Rod&rdquo; Jones filed a $30 million lawsuit in the Southern District of New York on Monday (Feb. 26) against award-winning mogul <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-denies-gang-rape-allegations-against-jane-doe-in-new-legal-response">Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs</a> for sexual assault.&nbsp;
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The producer claims Combs made unwanted sexual advances and forced him to engage in sexual acts with sex workers. Lil Rod is credited with producing six songs on Diddy&rsquo;s latest album, The Love Album: Off The Grid. Jones's lawsuit marks Diddy&rsquo;s fifth filed by a former employee alleging sexual assault.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As well as Diddy, Lil Rod names Diddy&rsquo;s son, Justin Combs, Diddy&rsquo;s Chief of Staff, Kristina Khorram, Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge, Ethiopia Habtemariam, and numerous record labels and Jane and John Dos as parties he claims did not &ldquo;adequately monitor, warn or supervise&rdquo; Combs' actions. A RICO enterprise was referred to in Jones' filing, alleging that all parties participated in a racketeering scheme.&nbsp;
In the lawsuit, Jones details allegations that occurred during the creation of The Love Album: Off The Grid, which was released in September 2023 on Diddy&rsquo;s new Love Records in partnership with Motown Records. Jones was involved in the production of tracks such as &ldquo;Deliver Me,&rdquo; &ldquo;Stay Awhile,&rdquo; &ldquo;Homecoming,&rdquo; &ldquo;Need Somebody,&rdquo; &ldquo;Reachin,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Stay, Pt.1.&rdquo; Between Sept. 2022 and Nov. 2023, the producer claims he lived with Diddy, who allegedly acquired, used, and distributed illicit drugs, displayed illegal firearms, and laced alcoholic beverages he provided to minors and sex workers.
The lawsuit includes redacted names of recording artists who &ldquo;[consorted] with underage girls and sex workers.&rdquo;
The Love Album: Off The Grid includes guest appearances by The Dream, Herb Alpert, Nova Wav, Busta Rhymes, Dawn Richards, Kalenna, Nija, Jozzy, Jacquees, Fabolous, Swae Lee, Summer Walker, The Weeknd, 21 Savage, French Montana, Justin Bieber, Jazmin Sullivan, Kehlani, Ty Dolla $ign, Coco Jones, Ki-Ci (of Jodeci), Jeremih, Mary J. Blige, Teyana Taylor, Burna Boy, Babyface, John Legend, H.E.R., Bryson Tiller, PartyNextDoor, Timbaland, and Metro Boomin.
Lil Rod claims repeated sexual harassment from Diddy and associates at residences in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He claims to have hours of recorded footage of Diddy and staff engaging in illegal activities. He stated that Diddy forced him to work in the bathroom as the mogul showered.&nbsp;
Jones&rsquo;s lawsuit later claimed allegations that Diddy drugged the producer, encouraged solicitation of sex workers, and grooming.&nbsp; The producer claimed to have been asked by Diddy to lie to the police in Los Angeles after an altercation between Diddy and his son Justin that resulted in a man being shot in the stomach. Jones claimed Diddy told him to tell police the man was shot in a drive-by shooting.&nbsp;
While the lawsuit redacts several names, Jones named other celebrities such as producer/songwriter/reality TV star Stevie J, actor Cuba Gooding Jr., and Diddy&rsquo;s former girlfriend and recording artist Yung Miami. Jones says he was forced to watch Stevie J engage in sexual acts with another man, Gooding groped him, and Yung Miami&rsquo;s cousin sexually assaulted him upon Diddy&rsquo;s request.&nbsp;
Diddy&rsquo;s attorney Shawn Holley, refutes the producer&rsquo;s claims. She told <a href="https://variety.com/2024/music/news/sean-diddy-combs-sexual-assault-lawsuit-former-producer-1235923563/">Variety</a>:
&ldquo;Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 billion lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday. His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines. We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones&rsquo; attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.&rdquo;
As he promises to clear his name, Diddy faces several legal battles after settling the lawsuit with former girlfriend <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/cassie-reportedly-preparing-for-a-tour-following-diddy-lawsuit">Cassie Ventura</a> last year for an undisclosed amount. After the settlement, Cassie and Diddy released respective statements regarding the lawsuit, in which he denied any wrongdoing. Diddy&rsquo;s other lawsuits include the allegations of the gang rape of a 17-year-old in 2003.

Diddy Sued For Sexual Assault By His Own Producer; Stevie J Named In Lawsuit

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-returns-to-instagram-ahead-of-grammy-awards">Diddy</a>, 54, forms a new legal team and issues a response that denies his involvement in a 2003 gang rape allegation amidst four ongoing sexual assault claims after a settlement with former girlfriend <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/cassie-reportedly-preparing-for-a-tour-following-diddy-lawsuit">Cassie Ventura</a>.&nbsp;
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Diddy, now known as Brother Love but real name Sean Combs, is accused of the gang rape of a 17-year-old Jane Doe in 2003. In a lawsuit filed in December 2023, Jane Doe claimed she was flown on a private jet from Michigan to Diddy&rsquo;s New York recording studio, where she alleged she was given drugs and alcohol before being raped by Combs and Harve Pierre, the president of Bad Boy Entertainment.
A photo of Jane Doe sitting in Diddy&rsquo;s lap in a recording studio in 2003 also surfaced following the lawsuit.&nbsp;
On Tuesday (Feb. 20), Diddy and lead attorney Shawn Holley told a federal court that Jane Doe&rsquo;s claims were &ldquo;entirely fictional&rdquo; and argued the provided photograph was taken out of context. The court document reads: &ldquo;He (Diddy) never participated in, witnessed, or was or is presently aware of any misconduct, sexual or otherwise, relating to plaintiff (Jane Doe) in any circumstance whatsoever.&rdquo;
Diddy&rsquo;s attorney proceeded to argue Jane Doe&rsquo;s claims as unconstitutional based on them waiting more than two decades, which obstructed his client&rsquo;s ability to &ldquo;defend himself fully and fairly.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Holley wrote: &ldquo;Some or all evidence that otherwise would have been available if the action had been promptly commenced may be unavailable, lost, or compromised.&rdquo;
Holley continued: &ldquo;The absence of evidence materially impacts defendant&rsquo;s ability to defend against essential aspects of plaintiff&rsquo;s claims. Witness identification, availability, and recollections are likely compromised due to the substantial passage of time since the alleged incident.&rdquo;
Filed over two decades after the alleged incident, the case against the mogul was brought under the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law, which extends the statute of limitations for such cases.
Jane Doe credited coming forward with allegations was inspired by Cassie's lawsuit against Diddy, which was settled for an undisclosed amount. Cassie and Diddy would release statements after the settlement with the mogul continuing to proclaim his innocence of wrongdoing.&nbsp;
Jane Doe wrote in the initial complaint, &ldquo;​​As a result of being raped by Mr. Combs, Mr. Pierre and the Third Assailant, Ms. Doe suffered significant emotional distress and feels of shame that have plagued her life and personal relationships for 20 years.&rdquo;
50 Cent has been trolling Diddy on social media since the allegations were made public. On Wednesday, he called boxing icon and former best friend <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/50-cent-addresses-floyd-mayweather-on-diddy-comments-champ-is-you-stupid-or">Floyd Mayweather Jr</a>&nbsp; "stupid&rdquo; for defending Diddy during his interview with <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/floyd-mayweather-says-mistakes-happen-while-speaking-about-diddy-following">the Pivot</a>.&nbsp;
50 shared he was developing a tell-all documentary on Diddy after the allegations surfaced. No word on the progress at press time.
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Diddy Officially Responds To Gang Rape Accusations In Court

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50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather

50 Cent didn&rsquo;t waste a second to deliver a harsh caption addressed to <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/floyd-mayweather-says-mistakes-happen-while-speaking-about-diddy-following">Floyd Mayweather&rsquo;s recent comments on Diddy</a> in an Instagram post on Wednesday morning (Feb. 21).&nbsp;
During an interview with The Pivot podcast, Mayweather took a moment to address Diddy&rsquo;s current legal battle over sexual assault charges where he refused to bash the award-winning music mogul. &ldquo;
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&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not gonna speak bad about P. Diddy,&rdquo; began Mayweather. &ldquo;cause he still a Black man. Mistakes happen. And I can&rsquo;t say if it is or not a mistake, but things happen in life. And P. Diddy&rsquo;s business is P. Diddy&rsquo;s business. It&rsquo;s not my job or anybody else&rsquo;s job to go on the internet and stomp him and kick a man while he&rsquo;s down.&rdquo;
Mayweather clarified he did not condone the allegations but not his authority to judge Diddy.
He continued: &ldquo;My take on it is: it&rsquo;s not my business. I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s right at all and I don&rsquo;t condone it. Even if that happened to my daughter, I would be hurt, but that&rsquo;s a choice that my daughter made.&rdquo;
50 Cent shared a new <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/50-cent-vows-to-help-terrence-howard-make-up-acting-earnings">Instagram post</a> questioning Mayweather's intelligence, following the viral clip of Mayweather. Sharing the clip, 50 wrote, &ldquo;They didn&rsquo;t even ask him about this, Champ is you stupid or is you dumb? Get me the fuck out ya head, you sound like a hater. DIDDY DO IT ? COMING soon.&rdquo;
Diddy is involved in multiple legal battles with allegations of sexual assault, trafficking, and r*pe. Denying all claims, Diddy settled a sexual assault lawsuit with former girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2023 for an undisclosed amount. Diddy hired high-profile attorney Bobbi Sternheim last week to represent him in upcoming cases.&nbsp;
Off-and-on best friends, 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather&rsquo;s friendship has seen them at odds with each other on multiple occasions. 50 Cent has spoken on their issues publicly occassionally, in which he revealed various incidents such as Mayweather<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/social-media-reacts-to-huge-brawl-at-floyd-mayweather-and-john-gotti-iii-fight"> punching</a> him, Mayweather&rsquo;s money issues, and Mayweather&rsquo;s relationship problems.&nbsp;
More as this story develops.
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50 Cent Has A Message For Floyd Mayweather After Diddy Comments

Kanye West

After <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/drake-trends-after-alleged-explicit-tape-leaks-social-media-goes-crazy">Drake</a> made headlines this week with an alleged leak of X-rated video, singer Aubrey O'Day claims to know that Kanye West is well-endowed in a new interview with No Jumper.&nbsp;
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Instantly going viral, the Danity Kane singer surprisingly shared the information while talking about sex with No Jumper host and founder Adam22.
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&ldquo;Kanye&rsquo;s dick is [big] like that,&rdquo; she said as her eyes widen. &ldquo;Allegedly. I did not [fuck Kanye]. He does [have a large dick]. That&rsquo;s fact. Factually. He doesn&rsquo;t talk about it because he doesn&rsquo;t need to. He lives big dick energy. Have you not paid attention? That thing dangles past the knee soft. It&rsquo;s huge. I didn&rsquo;t have sex with him, but it&rsquo;s huge.&rdquo;
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No Jumper host Adam 22 previously mentioned that Drake nudes existed and saw them in September 2023. Drake would embrace the news with a reaction that included multiple laughing emojis.&nbsp;
Kanye West is currently in album mode after hosting a listening event in Chicago on Thursday evening (Feb. 8) with Ty Dolla $ign at the United Center in support of their new joint album, Vultures Vol.1. The new album features Lil Durk, Quavo, Chris Brown, Charlie Wilson, Freddie Gibbs, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and Kanye's daughter North West.
In the two-hour interview, O&rsquo;Day would discuss Diddy abuse, having an affair with former President Donald Trump&rsquo;s son Donald Trump Jr., and launching her Onlyfans account. Outside of Kanye, the most shocking revelation she made during the interview was sex with Trump Jr. at an LGBTQ party in New York Summer of 2023. She had discussed this before on The Mea Culpa podcast with Michael Cohen, she said:&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is one of the biggest gay parties in New York, and everyone is in a G-string or less. I was just in my soul. There is no way that the man I&rsquo;ve seen suited up for the past couple of months is going to show up here to see me in this lovely land I get to be in, and he did.&rdquo;
Then, she recalls taking a look at Trump Jr.&rsquo;s Instagram account years later.&nbsp;
She continued: &ldquo;I looked at his Instagram for the first time in years the other night and saw all kinds of jokes belittling the gay community [and] transgender women. And I thought to myself, &lsquo;Man, you were super comfortable in the gay club.&rsquo; In fact, so comfortable that we ended up going to the bathroom and for the first time had sex in a gay club bathroom.&rdquo;
You check out the full No Jumper interview with Aubrey O&rsquo;Day below.&nbsp;
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Not Just Drake! Aubrey O’Day Knows For A ‘Fact’ That Kanye West Is Packing: "It's ‘Huge"

Online court documents released Wednesday (Jan. 31) show Sean "Brother Love/Diddy/Puff Daddy" Combs requesting that the name of the woman who filed the lawsuit against him, as well as a co-defendant Harve Pierre who is accused of sexual assault, be publicly revealed.
Court reporter Meghann Cuniff recently shared a new filing on her social media that was made in a federal case. She explained that the filing was submitted in response to a previous filing made by Diddy's defense team, which has been kept sealed from public access.
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Jane doe&rsquo;s lawyer argued that the request was a tactic by the 54-year-old mogul and his defense. &ldquo;So that they can publicly malign her because she is the victim of a completely separate set of wrongdoings" 20 years later,&rdquo; said Jane Doe&rsquo;s attorney. &ldquo;Piggybacking on their plan to use Plaintiff&rsquo;s status as a victim of totally unrelated wrongdoing to drag her through the mud in this case, Defendants suggest that if Plaintiff&rsquo;s name is publicly disclosed, relevant witnesses might start coming out of the woodwork..."&nbsp;
The Jane Doe accuses Combs of sexually assaulting her in 2003. A photo of her sitting on Combs lap from that time was accompanied by the lawsuit. Combs denies all accusations and says the woman is chasing money behind the mogul&rsquo;s previous lawsuit being publicized in the media.&nbsp;
The request for the identity reveal will be decided by a federal judge.
The latest lawsuit follows his highly-publicized settlement with former girlfriend Cassie. While he settled for an undisclosed amount, he still proclaimed his innocence and would be working on clearing his name of any wrongdoing. Combs made another public statement in December 2023 upon receiving the new lawsuit, saying &ldquo;<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-following-multiple-sexual-assault">enough is enough</a>.&rdquo;
Combs shared he would not be attending this year&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/50-cent-trolls-diddy-after-he-turns-down-grammy-invite-get-tf-outta-here">Grammy Awards</a> this weekend behind the recent scrutiny.
Story developing ...

Diddy Wants The Name Of The Woman Suing Him To Be Public

Usher -1 

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/ushers-music-sees-major-streaming-spike-following-super-bowl-announcement">Usher Raymond IV</a> shares he wouldn&rsquo;t be the artist he is today without Bad Boy Records while talking about his mentor <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-following-multiple-sexual-assault">Sean &ldquo;Puff Daddy/Diddy/Brother Love&rdquo; Combs</a> as the latest guest on the popular Club Shay Shay Podcast with Shannon Sharpe.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I wouldn&rsquo;t be the artist I am today without going to New York City,&rdquo; Usher replied to Sharpe when asked about being mentored by Brother Love as a child.&nbsp;
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After signing with LaFace Records in 1994, Usher was sent to New York City to create his self-titled debut album, which Sean Combs produced as the executive producer. Over the years, Usher and Diddy continued to collaborate on various hits, such as Puff Daddy's "I Need A Girl Pt. 1" and Usher's "I Don't Know. "
During the Club Shay Shay interview, Usher talked about Confessions being the only diamond-selling R&amp;B of the 2000s, 8701 being his best body of work, advice from <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/t-i-and-tiny-reportedly-sued-for-sexual-assault-after-woman-claims-couple">T.I.</a>, turning down joining a potential supergroup including Pharrell, Diddy, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/jay-z-designed-moncler-x-roc-nation-fashion-collab-drops-today">Jay-Z</a>, and himself, and so much more. Here&rsquo;s the complete episode synopsis:
&ldquo;The legendary Usher joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for a drink and chat that goes far beyond the music charts. Usher gives the inside scoop on his upcoming performance during the Super Bowl Halftime Show and drops a bombshell &ndash; he was once slated to be part of a mega group featuring Jay-Z, Pharrell, and Diddy. Usher and Shannon delve into the what-ifs of this powerhouse collaboration. Past the hypotheticals, Usher discusses his the definitive moments of his career, including his Vegas residency that recently wrapped up. Then, Usher provides an inside scoop to the sides of showbiz many people never get to experience, like what really went down at Diddy's Flavor Camp. As if being an 8x Grammy Winning pop icon wasn't enough of a job for Usher, he also reveals that he was once the babysitter of none other than Beyonc&eacute;. As the secrets and stories unfold it becomes clear that this episode is more than a conversation, it's a backstage pass to the stories behind the stage, all served with a side of Usher's signature charisma.&rdquo;
Usher is set to perform the highly-anticipated half-time show at Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11 in Las Vegas. After the Super Bowl, Usher will headline his annual&nbsp;<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/usher-janet-jackson-lil-wayne-set-to-headline-lovers-and-friends-2024">Lovers &amp; Friends Music Festival</a> in May, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Confessions with a full album performance.