Nationwide — Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard, 56, has made a startling declare that Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly tried to make sexual advances towards him underneath the guise {of professional} collaboration. In a latest interview on the “PBD Podcast,” Howard mentioned the music mogul repeatedly invited him over, claiming he needed appearing classes. The actor, greatest identified for his roles in Hustle & Movement and Empire, mentioned the encounters left him feeling confused and uncomfortable.
Howard alleged that regardless of Diddy’s said intention to enhance his appearing, their classes concerned little greater than the rapper watching him in silence. “He wasn’t doing any work,” Howard mentioned. “He was simply sitting there, watching me.” The state of affairs took one other flip when Combs allegedly requested to listen to Howard’s music, solely to as soon as once more sit in silence, staring with out suggestions or engagement.
Perplexed by the conduct, Howard mentioned he confided in his assistant, who bluntly urged that Combs was probably making a move at him. Based on Howard, that realization prompted him to finish all additional communication with the music government. He added, “Now you realize to be fingers off with any individual,” citing related conditions he’s confronted with different producers in Hollywood.
The actor went on to explain how he’s needed to defend his boundaries all through his profession, claiming that some producers have crossed the road and obtained warnings or threats in response. “I’ve needed to threaten to knock some heads off,” he mentioned. Howard made it clear he takes delight in sustaining his private values, stating he doesn’t settle for roles that compromise his masculinity, together with romantic scenes with males.
Howard’s accusations additionally convey new consideration to his beforehand strained relationship with Combs. A decade in the past, experiences surfaced that Combs had prevented his son, Quincy Brown, from showing on Howard’s present Empire as a result of disagreements over music rights. Whereas it stays unclear whether or not that challenge is instantly associated to Howard’s allegations, the strain between the 2 appears to be longstanding.
These new claims come as Combs faces mounting authorized troubles, together with federal intercourse trafficking investigations and a number of sexual assault lawsuits. Whereas celebrities like Nick Cannon have publicly denied attending Combs’ alleged “Freak-Off” events, and Justin Bieber has distanced himself, dozens of different people have stepped ahead with critical accusations. Most just lately, Joseph Manzaro filed a lawsuit claiming Combs each facilitated and personally dedicated acts of sexual violence towards him in 2015.
