Sean Combs, known professionally as P. Diddy, has faced numerous controversies throughout his career, leading to his recent arrest and indictment on charges related to racketeering, s*x trafficking, and prostitution, all of which he firmly denies.
If convicted, the 54-year-old music mogul could be sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison. Before his arrest in September 2024, P. Diddy was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, owning a vast record label empire and having investments in media, fashion, and liquor, among other ventures.
The once-lauded artist and business mogul has come under intense scrutiny, inspiring the media and fans alike to revisit a lengthy history of scandals dating back to 1991.
Cassandra Ventura’s lawsuit, J. Cole’s alleged confrontation, and other significant controversies involving P. Diddy
1) Alleged assault of Liza Gardner in the early 1990s by P. Diddy and Aaron Hall
In a lawsuit initiated in November 2023, Liza Gardner, previously referred to as Jane Doe, accused Sean Combs and Aaron Hall of assaulting her and a friend during an event organized by MCA Records sometime between 1990 and 1991.
In her lawsuit, Gardner alleged that upon meeting Combs and Hall, they were excessively flirtatious and that later, at Hall’s apartment, Gardner was reportedly assaulted, and her friend was also a victim. The suit further claims that Combs later tracked Gardner down and choked her until she lost consciousness.
2) Arrest in December 1999 with then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez for illegal possession of a weapon
During their relationship, P. Diddy and Jennifer Lopez found themselves in legal trouble after a shooting incident at an NYC nightclub. The police pursued them as they fled, recovering a stolen weapon from their vehicle. Although they were both charged, Lopez’s charges were dropped that night, and Combs was later acquitted.
In a 2000 interview with British Elle, Jennifer Lopez recounted the event as a “complete nightmare.”
“I had absolutely no idea what was going on. No one did,”she stated.
3) Crystal McKinney’s allegations of assault in 2003
In May 2024, former model Crystal McKinney filed a lawsuit against P. Diddy, claiming s*xual assault occurred in his recording studio in New York City in 2003. She alleged that she met Combs at a fashion week event and was subsequently invited to his studio, where she faced unwanted sexual advances after being given alcohol and marijuana.
4) Cassandra Ventura’s civil suit regarding abuse allegations (2005 to 2018)
Ventura’s civil suit filed in November 2023 is considered a pivotal moment leading to federal charges against Combs. She alleged a prolonged cycle of abuse from 2005 to 2018, including accusations of trafficking, r*pe, and non-consensual pornography. The lawsuit was reportedly settled shortly after it was filed for an undisclosed sum.
Her allegations led to a raid on Combs’ residence in March 2024. In May 2024, CNN aired footage of P. Diddy assaulting Ventura, prompting him to publicly apologize, deeming his actions “inexcusable.”
5) The incident involving J. Cole in 2013
After rumors surfaced of a confrontation between P. Diddy and J. Cole at a 2013 VMAs afterparty, conflicting stories emerged regarding the incident. J. Cole referenced the altercation in his song “Let Go My Hand”with the lyrics:
“My last scrap was with Puff Daddy, who would’ve thought it?”
In a September 2024 episode of the R&B Money Podcast, Terrence Henderson, who claims to have witnessed the event, alleged that P. Diddy threatened J. Cole during an argument over Kendrick Lamar’s verse in the song “Control.”
6) Gina Huynh’s assault allegations in 2019
In June 2019, former girlfriend Gina Huynh detailed on Tasha K’s YouTube blog that she experienced abusive behavior during her five-year relationship with Combs.
“He stomped on my stomach really hard — like, took the wind out of my breath. I couldn’t breathe. He kept hitting me. I was pleading to him, ‘Can you just stop? I can’t breathe,’”she recounted.
Huynh further alleged that Combs frequently compared her unfavorably to his ex, Cassandra Ventura, and once pressured her to undergo an abortion.
7) Alleged assault of Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones from 2022 to 2023
In February 2024, music producer Rodney Jones filed a lawsuit against Sean Combs for s*xual assault, alleging that Combs coerced him into hiring prostitutes and engaging in s*xual acts against his will. Jones claimed that during his work on Combs’ “Love”album from 2022 to 2023, the mogul made numerous unwanted sexual advances.
Currently, P. Diddy is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. His legal team’s attempts to secure bail have been repeatedly denied, with the judge labeling him a “flight risk”and a “danger to the community.”
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