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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Indicted: The Shocking Fall of a Music Mogul
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, once celebrated as a pillar of the music industry, now faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and more. Read the full story behind the explosive indictment and what lies ahead for the hip-hop icon.
I never imagined writing these words. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs — Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, and recently, Love — indicted on charges that are beyond any scandal we’ve seen in entertainment. On Monday, September 16, 2024, TMZ reported that Combs had been arrested in Manhattan after a grand jury indicted him on racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Yes, this is the same man who built the careers of Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Jodeci. The man who has been an undeniable force in music and culture for decades. And yet, here we are.
It’s hard to reconcile the image of a music mogul with the shocking allegations detailed in the indictment. Cassandra Ventura, better known as Cassie, filed a lawsuit in November 2023, accusing Combs of years of sexual and physical abuse. While that case was settled, her accounts are part of what has led to these charges. Five more lawsuits have followed, all pointing in the same dark direction. Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, was quick to respond to the arrest, stating, “Mr. Combs is an imperfect person, but these…
