Rap Mogul Diddy Arrested on Sex Trafficking Accusations
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the renowned rapper and entrepreneur, has been arrested by federal agents in Manhattan, accused of sex trafficking and assault. The move comes after a wave of lawsuits have been filed against him, alleging that he used his celebrity status to prey on women.
Combs, 53, was arrested late Monday following a sealed indictment filed by the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York. His lawyers claim that he had voluntarily relocated to New York ahead of the charges, citing his "disappointment with the decision to pursue an unjust prosecution."
The charges against Combs stem from several civil lawsuits that portray him as a violent sexual predator who used alcohol and drugs to subdue his victims. His homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided by federal agents in March as part of a bicoastal operation, signaling a potential criminal case.
Combs, who has built a global reputation as a party planner and businessman, has consistently denied all allegations against him. He has no major convictions but has faced repeated allegations of physical assault and misconduct, dating back to the 1990s.
In recent years, Combs has attempted to rebrand himself as a smooth, party-loving entertainer, but his darker history has continued to surface. In 2020, singer Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, alleged that Combs subjected her to more than a decade of coercion and rape. Combs denied the allegations, but disturbing surveillance video surfaced in May showing him physically assaulting Ventura.
Born in Harlem, New York, Combs rose to fame in the 1990s as a talent director at Uptown Records. He founded his own label, Bad Boy Records, and went on to produce music for a roster of notable artists, including Mary J. Blige, Usher, and The Notorious B.I.G. Combs himself won a Grammy Award and released a chart-topping album, "No Way Out."
Despite his glittering career, Combs has been dogged by controversy throughout his life. In 1991, he was involved in a stampede at a concert that left nine people dead. Combs was accused of hiring inadequate security for the event, leading to a string of lawsuits against him.
As the sex trafficking accusations against Combs continue to unfold, many are left wondering how such a high-profile figure managed to build a reputation despite his troubled past. It remains to be seen whether Combs will face a criminal trial, but his arrest marks a significant milestone in his long and checkered career.
