Sean “Diddy” Combs is dealing with new allegations of drugging and sexually assaulting an aspiring male singer in 2015, in line with a lawsuit.
The lawsuit filed Monday in New York County Supreme Court docket, introduced by Texas-based lawyer Tony Buzbee, facilities on accusations made by an unnamed man recognized as John Doe. Doe claims that Combs assaulted him at an after-party in Los Angeles when he was 23 years previous, after luring him with guarantees of a file deal and unique studio time.
In accordance with the lawsuit, Doe had a rising skilled relationship with the Unhealthy Boy Data founder, who allegedly promised him a chance to signal with the label. Nonetheless, the lawsuit states that Combs exploited his affect and energy, leaving the aspiring artist traumatized.
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“The conduct described herein is shockingly typical of how defendant Sean Combs performed himself for a few years,” the lawsuit reads. “Sean Combs believed he was above the legislation. He’s not.”
“Mr. Combs and his authorized workforce have full confidence within the information and the integrity of the judicial course of. In courtroom, the reality will prevail: that Mr. Combs by no means sexually assaulted or trafficked anybody — man or lady, grownup or minor,” Diddy’s authorized workforce responded to the allegations in an announcement.
These newest allegations come as Combs faces mounting authorized troubles. The music mogul was arrested in September 2024 on fees of racketeering, intercourse trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. He stays in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Middle, together with his trial set to start on Might 5.
The lawsuit particulars that Doe was an up-and-coming rapper and singer who had carried out at a number of high-profile venues in California, together with QC’s 20/20 in Montebello. Combs allegedly attended one in every of Doe’s performances as a result of his label was scouting new expertise.
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Earlier than the present, a longtime affiliate of Combs reportedly approached Doe, informing him that Combs was thinking about his music and could be watching his efficiency. Doe was allegedly advised that if he impressed Combs, he may safe a take care of Unhealthy Boy Data and achieve entry to studio periods with the hip-hop mogul.
Following the efficiency, Doe attended an after-party on the venue, the place he encountered a scene stuffed with medication, alcohol, and celebrities. The lawsuit claims that Combs despatched him an alcoholic drink made with Ciroc, Combs’ vodka model. After consuming the beverage, Doe shortly started feeling lightheaded and ultimately misplaced consciousness.
The lawsuit additional alleges that whereas drifting out and in of consciousness, Doe witnessed Combs and his entourage partaking in group sexual exercise, with some people showing drugged, unconscious, or probably paid escorts.
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