A style mannequin accused of being a intercourse employee for Sean “Diddy” Combs has branded the claims “false.”
Final month, music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones claimed in his bombshell intercourse trafficking lawsuit that the music mogul had “bragged about” paying a “month-to-month stipend” to 3 girls for intercourse work, together with Jade Ramey. Although she acknowledged she “dated” the “I’ll Be Lacking You” hitmaker, she insisted the allegations are unfaithful and referred to as for folks to cease “ridiculing” the scenario.
“Sure, I dated somebody. Relationship somebody doesn’t immediately correlate to any of the false allegations made. How unlucky we’ve entered a time the place caring for somebody or falling in love is worthy of scrutiny within the court docket of public opinion.” Ramey said.
“What could also be amusing for you is actual life for others — and my emotions have by no means been for leisure, nor are they up for dialogue,” she mentioned in a press release to “Leisure Tonight” by way of her publicist. “We have to be extra acutely aware as a society when ridiculing folks’s lives and relationships merely for enjoyment. I recognize everybody’s sort messages and assist throughout this time. Thanks.”
In court docket paperwork, Jones alleged Combs had made common funds to Ramey, Daphne Pleasure — who has additionally denied the declare — and Metropolis Women rapper Yung Miami.
The producer is suing Combs for sexual assault and harassment. He additionally claimed he was cheated out of greater than $50,000 for his work on the rapper’s 2023 file The Love Album: Off the Grid.
The “Victory” singer has been subjected to a number of lawsuits in latest months.
In November, his ex-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura took authorized motion, accusing her former accomplice of rape; simply 24 hours later, she withdrew her swimsuit after the pair reached a settlement deal.
“We have now determined to resolve this matter amicably. I want Cassie and her household all the perfect. Love,” Combs mentioned on the time.
“Simply so we’re clear, a choice to settle a lawsuit, particularly in 2023, is on no account an admission of wrongdoing. Mr. Combs’ determination to settle the lawsuit doesn’t in any means undermine his flat-out denial of the claims. He’s completely satisfied they obtained to a mutual settlement and desires Ms. Ventura the perfect,” his legal professional added.
Three extra girls then accused him of sexual assault, which the rapper denied.
“Sufficient is sufficient,” Combs mentioned in a press release.
“For the final couple of weeks, I’ve sat silently and watched folks attempt to assassinate my character, destroy my fame and my legacy,” he added. “Sickening allegations have been made towards me by people searching for a fast payday. Let me completely clear: I didn’t do any of the terrible issues being alleged. I’ll combat for my title, my household and for the reality.”
In March, Combs’ houses in Los Angeles and Miami had been raided by federal brokers, with studies suggesting the investigation was linked to intercourse trafficking allegations.
Only a few days in the past, a yacht steward sued each Combs and his son, Christian, alleging the youthful man had sexually assaulted her on a vessel chartered by the Unhealthy Boy Information founder in December 2022.