Celebrities who weigh in below are recent arrests from Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The music mogul was arrested in New York on September 16. The next day, a 14-page indictment alleging that Diddy “tortured, threatened and coerced women and others around him” was made public. The rapper has since pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, forced sex trafficking, fraud or coercion and transportation for prostitution.
A New York judge denied Diddy bail on September 17, and he will remain in custody until his trial.
Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilomaintained that Diddy is clean in an interview on CNN The Source With Kaitlan Collins.
“He is not innocent. I believe he is innocent. I believe he is not guilty of the charges,” he said during the September 17 episode. “He’s going to trial. And I’m sure he’s going to win.
INF/INSTAR Sean “Diddy” Combs has been under investigation for at least a year after being accused of sexual assault by multiple people. The 54-year-old rapper and music mogul made headlines in November 2023 after his ex-girlfriend Cassie accused him of sexual assault in a lawsuit. He accused Diddy of beating him, forcing him (…)
As Diddy’s legal battle continues, members of the music industry have spoken out about his arrest and subsequent charges. Keep scrolling to read the biggest reactions:
Aubrey O’Day
Former Danity Kane member, who has spoken out about Diddy in the past, appeared to react to the news of Diddy’s arrest on September 16.
“The purpose of justice is to give an end and allow us to create a new space,” he shared via Instagram Stories. “Women never get this. I feel validated. Today is a win for women all over the world, not just for me.
The singer added: “I’m finally changing.”
Richard Fajar
Former second member Danity Kane also spoke.
“We applaud the grand jury’s new indictment of Sean Combs, which is strikingly similar to the federal complaint we filed last week on behalf of our brave client, Dawn Richard,” Attorney General. Lisa Bloom said in a statement to We are Sundayy on September 17. “Given the brutal beating of Sean Combs’ girlfriend caught on video and eight people who have now been accused of abuse in court filings, including Dawn, this arrest seems long overdue.”
She previously filed a lawsuit against Diddy, accusing him of manipulation, terrorism and sexually abusing her. At the time Diddy’s lawyer Erica Wolff issued a statement on his behalf.
“It is unfortunate that Ms. Richard has cast that 20-year friendship aside to try and get money from people,” it read, in part. “Mr. Combs firmly stands by the truth and looks forward to proving it in court.
Foxy Brown
The rapper shared his thoughts via his Instagram Story, writing, “S— ’bout to get crazy!!!” on September 17.
50 cents
She appeared to take a shot at Diddy in a Sept. 17 social media post.
“Here, I’m keeping good with the @thedrewbarrymoreshow and I don’t have 1,000 bottles of lube in the house,” the rapper captioned a photo next to Drew Barrymore. The “lube” comment appears to be related to the “over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant” that Homeland Security seized from Diddy’s home during a raid last March, as cited in the indictment this week.
Sean “Diddy” Combs was indicted on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering on Tuesday, September 17, a day after he was arrested in New York. A 14-page indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, details a barrage of accusations against the rapper. Diddy “tortured, threatened and coerced women and others around him,” the indictment said. Some of the alleged (…)
Charlamagne Tha Allah
The radio host discussed the so-called “Freak Offs” described in Diddy’s indictment during the Sept. 17 episode of “The Breakfast Club” radio show. in the act of full sex with a male commercial sex worker.”)
“If they get into racketeering and sex trafficking for ‘freak offs,’ there’s going to be other people involved. Like if you ever got on the train with Diddy, you’d be in jail,” the comedian speculated. “If you ever bare ass anywhere with Diddy or half-ass with Diddy and there’s some lady or guy telling you if you’re part of that party, you’re probably going to jail.”
‘The View’ Hosts
Whoopi Goldberg called Diddy’s 14-page indictment “extensive and disturbing” during the September 17 episode. Sunny Hostin said Diddy was involved in “behavior like a mob”, referring to the indictment.
“They’re describing a criminal enterprise that involves trafficking minors across state lines for sex, and they’re dubbed ‘freak-offs,'” he continued. “They raided his house and found 1,000 vials of lube. They raided his house and found narcotics.
Kesha
The singer made a TikTok video in response to the news of Diddy’s arrest using the song “TiK ToK” featuring new lyrics, which diss Diddy. They debuted a new version at Coachella earlier this year. (The original lyrics read, “Wake up in the morning feel like P. Diddy.)
“Wake up in the morning’ like, ‘F— P. Diddy,” the song says as Kesha raises her middle finger to the camera and smiles before blowing a kiss.
