Diddy ‘has chilling alter ego called Frank Black and demanded Obama-shaped pills and sperm boosters for freak-offs'
SEAN "Diddy" Combs took drugs including Obama-shaped ecstasy pills and Viagra every day for years, his ex-personal assistant testified at the disgraced music mogul's federal sex trafficking trial.
Combs carried a designer bag of 30 pill bottles around with him, some of which were allegedly prescribed to his alter ego name Frank Black, according to witness David James.
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James, who worked for Combs from 2007 to 2009, took the stand for the second day on Tuesday to testify against his former boss.
He told jurors part of his job was to book hotel rooms for Combs under the alias "Frank Black," which he stocked with food, drinks, and toiletries.
James testified that Combs kept various pill bottles in his toiletry bag, a Louis Vuitton pouch that previous witnesses Cassie Ventura and Dawn Richard both testified that Combs called his "med bag."
Combs kept pills including Viagra, weight loss pills, Percocet, ecstasy, water pills, and "sperm booster" pills in the bag, which James testified he kept by his side at all times.
'There were various pills but one was in the form of a former president's face,' James told jurors, then clarified that the ecstasy pills were shaped like former President Barack Obama, whom Combs met on multiple occasions.
James testified that Combs took drugs "every day."
The former assistant also said he was asked to fill Combs' hotel rooms with applesauce, Jello, Fiji water, and Ciroc vodka.
He admitted he sometimes joined in on the partying by drinking Ciroc vodka and taking ecstasy, which he called "Diddy-bopping."
He testified that Combs once kept an "embarrassing" video of him dancing at a party "in case he ever needs it."
It comes as…
Cassie Ventura spent four days on the stand last week testifying about drug-fueled sex marathons called "freak-offs" that Sean Combs is accused of forcing her to participate in
Cassie sobbed as she testified that Combs beat her and forced male escorts to urinate on her during the sick sessions
Her husband, Alex Fine, broke his silence with an emotional statement after Cassie left the stand
Dawn Richard testified on Monday that Combs threatened her after she saw him beat Cassie in 2009
Former hotel security guard Israel Florez testified last Monday about being offered cash after Combs attacked Cassie in 2016
Male escort Daniel Phillip took the stand to speak about how he was paid to have sex with Cassie in front of Combs
Combs turned down a plea deal days before jury selection got underway
Boy band B5, which Combs signed when they were all under 14, told The U.S. Sun they saw terrifying signs of his aggression when they were just teenagers
Combs' $61.5 million mansion, where feds seized 1,000 bottles of baby oil, lies silent in the high-end Los Angeles neighborhood he once called home
Federal investigators found baby oil, lubricant, ecstasy, pink cocaine, and candy when they raided Combs' hotel room in New York City after he was arrested in September.
They discovered pills prescribed to Frank Black, which is also the alias Combs used during drug-fueled sex marathons he called "freak-offs," Cassie testified last week.
Combs used nearly 10 bottles of baby oil for every "freak-off," which he allegedly forced Cassie to participate in weekly for years as he watched her have sex with male escorts, Cassie testified.
The pictures of the sordid hotel room, which the jury on Combs' federal sex trafficking trial were shown on Friday, were released to the public on Monday as week two of his trial got underway.
Jurors also saw graphic images of Cassie's gruesome injuries she suffered at the hands of Combs, her ex-boyfriend of 10 years, who is standing trial for five criminal counts.
Regina Ventura, Cassie's mom, took the stand on Tuesday to testify against Combs.
She accused Combs of blackmailing Cassie for $20,000 in exchange for a "freak-off" video after he threatened to release it when he found out she was dating rapper Kid Cudi in 2011.
Regina testified she had to take out a loan to get the money to Combs. It was returned with no explanation just a few days later.
Combs' attorneys have insisted that while Combs might be guilty of domestic violence, he's not guilty of any of the charges against him, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to all charges as prosecutors continue to paint him as the ringleader of a criminal enterprise.
He has denied all allegations against him and insists he's only engaged in consensual sex.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).
19th May 2025, 08:48 By Georgie English
Inside Diddy's abandoned mansion after police raid
New aerial pictures show Combs' Los Angeles mansion lying silent while he stands trial on sex trafficking charges.
Shamed Combs' home is among the larger houses in the luxurious neighborhood of Holmby Hills - a playground for the rich and famous.
Combs forked out almost $40 million on the 17,000 square-foot, 10-bedroom home back in September 2014. He put it on the market a decade later for $61.5 million.
The property boasts outdoor features such as a swimming pool, and its lawns are neat.
Inside, there is a 35-seat theater room, a wine cellar, a gym, as well as a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen.
Its other features include a basketball court, spa room, and an outdoor loggia-style facility where barbecues can be hosted, per the Zillow listing.
Yet the sprawling complex was the target of two raids executed by the feds in March 2024.
19th May 2025, 08:46 By Georgie English
Watch: Full unedited video of Combs and Cassie's hotel altercation
Horror full unedited vid shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs attack on ex Cassie Ventura during 'freak off' party in LA
19th May 2025, 08:45 By Georgie English
Recap of Cassie's 'nail in the coffin'
Cassie testified that she ended her relationship with Combs in 2018, but that the two stayed in touch even after he allegedly raped her while she was dating her now-husband Alex Fine.
On Friday, a text was read out from around the time when Cassie said the rape happened.
'I know I look bad to you. I could tell I didn't turn you on yesterday. I fell off," Combs texted her after the alleged rape.
Cassie testified that she decided to end her 10-year relationship with Combs after seeing a picture of him with Gina, another woman he was dating, in August 2018.
'I just don't trust anymore. That last shot put the nail in the coffin," Cassie texted Combs at the time.
Cassie testified that she never participated in another "freak-off," which had occurred weekly for years, after they split.
19th May 2025, 08:44 By Georgie English
Who is Dawn Richard?
Speaking at her testimony on Friday, Ms Richard said she worked for Sean Combs between 2004 to 2011.
She is testifying that she saw Combs beat Cassie Ventura at his home in Los Angeles in 2009.
Richard is an American singer from New Orleans who was a former band mate of Combs.
She started her career auditioning for MTV's Making the Band 3 in 2004.
The group signed with Diddy's Bad Boy Records and released three studio albums.
Then in 2009, she formed a new musical trio with Diddy and fellow R&B singer Kalenna Harper called Dirty Money.
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All the latest from week one of Combs' trial
Cassie Ventura testified that Sean Combs became jealous and took her phone when he heard she was dating an NFL player
He also took her phone after he heard she danced with Chris Brown, which Cassie denied on the stand
An audio recording of Cassie threatening a man who secretly recorded a "freak-off" was played for the jury on Friday
The judge became furious at lawyers when he found out Cassie, who is 8 months pregnant, might have to return to the stand next week
Cassie revealed she was paid $20 million to settle her lawsuit against Combs
Ex-hotel security guard Israel Florez testified on Monday about being offered cash after Combs attacked Cassie in 2016
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