Superstar Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs Arrested Amid Assault Lawsuits

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, 54, was arrested on Monday by federal agents acting on a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District of New York. The arrest comes as the music industry figure faces several civil lawsuits that characterize him as a violent sexual predator who used alcohol and drugs to subdue his victims.

Combs is expected to have the details of the charges against him revealed on Tuesday, according to the US attorney for the Southern District of New York. While the exact charges are not yet known, Marc Agnifilo, a lawyer for Combs, believes the rapper is being charged with racketeering and sex trafficking.

Combs has been accused of using his celebrity status to prey on women, with several lawsuits detailing allegations of physical and sexual assault. One of the lawsuits, filed by singer Cassie, alleges that Combs subjected her to over a decade of coercion by physical force and drugs, as well as a 2018 rape.

Despite his efforts to cultivate a smooth party kingpin image, Combs has a dark history of violence and serious misconduct. The rapper has denied all accusations against him, but the allegations have led to a flood of similar lawsuits, including one in December by a woman who alleged Combs and others gang-raped her when she was 17.

Combs’ career has been marked by success, with him boasting a number of major signed acts and production collaborations with notable artists. He has also been a Grammy-winning rapper in his own right, debuting with the chart-topping single "Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down" and his album "No Way Out." However, his dark past has long haunted his fame, and his latest arrest and allegations have sparked widespread concern.

The rapper’s luxury homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided by federal agents in March, indicating a federal investigation and potential criminal case was mounting against Combs.