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Daily Mail
19-05-2025
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Diddy's ex-protege Aubrey O'Day calls him 'selfish' for having his kids at trial
A former protege of Sean ' Diddy ' Combs has slammed her ex-boss for making his children sit through sexually explicit testimony in his trial in NYC. Aubrey O'Day, who was part of the girl group Danity Kane, will not be testifying in the rapper's trial but condemned their attendance on the Amy Robach and TJ Holmes Present podcast on Friday. She said: 'The fact that the kids are marching up to that court, praying over everything, and walking in with a bunch of women also that are encouraging it.' Six of Combs's seven children have attended the trial, listening to the graphic descriptions of their father's alleged sexual fetishes. His youngest child is two and a half. 'I don't know any father that would want their children to sit through testimony about how much their daddy liked to watch people [get] lubricated, f***ing, getting p***ed on and urinated in their mouths, having his girlfriend come in the other room and rub their c*m all over his nipples,' she said. 'Would you want your children to know about it?' She called it a ploy to appeal the the jury, adding: 'It's concerning to me, that the optics of them being there and supporting [their] father are obviously a very strong play for the defense.' On May 12, twins D'Lila and Jessie, 17, and their sister, Chance, reportedly left the room twice as a male escort testified about an alleged paid sexual encounter between himself and Combs's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. He claimed Combs watched them while masturbating. Aubrey criticized Combs as selfish and narcissistic, adding: 'It's telling to me. It means that daddy's being selfish and he needs - in my opinion - it feels like, "Daddy needs you in court because daddy needs all the optics to look in his favor, and I don't really care what you have to sit through".' She accused Combs of using the same kinds of tactics on his offspring that he is accused of using against his reported victims. 'And that, to me, is just showing that same narcissism and ego and dare I say coercion that we're discussing about this man. You know, his needs come first. What he wants comes first.' While on the stand, Cassie spoke about the painful urinary tract infections she got as a result of the 'Freak Offs', the mogul allegedly favored. She also claimed he raped her in 2018. O'Day revealed on the Call Her Daddy podcast in December 2022 that she was fired by Combs because she wouldn't do things he requested 'in other areas' besides music. The trial continues.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Diddy's former protégé Aubrey O'Day calls him 'selfish' for having his kids sit through graphic trial testimonies
One of Sean ' Diddy ' Combs' previous protégés is slamming her former boss and sparing no words in her assessment of his actions. Aubrey O'Day, 41, who was part of the girl group Danity Kane, called out Combs, 55, for making his children sit through sexually explicit testimony in his federal racketeering and sexual trafficking trail in New York City. The Wrecking Ball singer, who will not be testifying in the media mogul's trial, condemned her former boss on the Amy Robach and TJ Holmes Present podcast on Friday. 'The fact that the kids are marching up to that court, praying over everything and walking in with a bunch of women also that are encouraging it,' she said of the rapper's kids. The women she referred to seemed to be Comb's mother Janice and perhaps an assistant. Six of Combs' seven children; Quincy, 33, Justin, 31, Christian, 27, Chance 19, and 18-year-old twins Jessie and D'Lila, have been stoically trying to listen to the graphic descriptions of their father's alleged sexual fetishes. His youngest child, Love, is two-and-a half. 'I don't know any father that would want their children to sit through testimony about how much their daddy liked to watch people [get] lubricated, f**king, getting pissed on and urinated in their mouths, having his girlfriend come in the other room and rub their c*m all over his nipples,' she told the interviewers. 'Would you want your children to know about it?' she asked rhetorically. She called it a ploy to appeal the the jury, saying, 'It's concerning to me, that the optics of them being there and supporting [their] father are obviously a very strong play for the defense.' It became too much for the twins and sister Chance during testimony on May 12. The three reportedly left the courtroom twice as a male escort testified about an alleged paid sexual encounter between himself and Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, 38. The escort claimed Combs watched them while masturbating. O'Day criticized the Bad Boy Records founder as selfish, and narcissistic. 'It's telling to me. It means that daddy's being selfish and he needs — in my opinion — it feels like, "Daddy needs you in court because daddy needs all the optics to look in his favor, and I don't really care what you have to sit through."' Combs has pleaded not guilty to federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges; Pictured in London in 2023 The rapper's six adult children have been sitting behind him in court during the explicit testimony. Twins Jessie and D'Lila and sister Chance left court twice during testimony on May 12 She accused Combs of using the same kinds of tactics on his offspring that he is accused of using against his reported victims. 'And that, to me, is just showing that same narcissism and ego and dare I say coercion that we're discussing about this man. You know, his needs come first. What he wants comes first.' While on the stand, Ventura spoke about the painful urinary tract infections she got as a result of the 'freak offs', the mogul allegedly favored. She also testified he raped her in 2018. O'Day revealed on the Call Her Daddy podcast in December 2022 that she was fired by Combs because she wouldn't do things he requested 'in other areas' besides music. She also claimed on the Only Stans podcast in September of that year that she chose not to receive the publishing rights to her songs, alleging Combs' and his attorneys wanted her to sign a nondisclosure agreement which included a clause that she would never 'disparage' the rapper or Bad Boy Records. The trial will resume on Monday at 9am. If you or someone you know is struggling with intimate partner violence you can find help and resources at the National Domestic Violence Hotline by texting 88788 or calling 1-800-799-7233.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Diddy's former protégé Aubrey O'Day confirms she won't testify at rapper's sex-trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former protégé Aubrey O'Day has confirmed that she will not be testifying in the former rapper's ongoing sex-trafficking trial. In 2005, the 41-year-old singer rose to fame when she appeared on Diddy's MTV show "Making the Band" and became a member of the girls' group Danity Kane. On May 14, O'Day shared a post on her Instagram Story that fueled speculation that she would testify as a witness at the highly-publicized federal trial in New York City. "Hey New York!!! Where y'all think I should head first?" O'Day wrote in a video taken in Manhattan. The former Danity Kane member added a balance emoji, which is a common symbol of justice. However, O'Day set the record straight during an appearance on the first episode of the podcast "Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present: Aubrey O'Day, Covering the Diddy Trial." Cassie Ventura Emerges As 'Star Witness' In Diddy's Federal Sex Crimes Trial: Expert "No, I'm not here to testify for the Diddy trial — that I know of," O'Day said when questioned by hosts Robach and Holmes. Read On The Fox News App However, O'Day went on to claim that government officials had reached out to her regarding the trial. "I was contacted by [the Department of] Homeland Security and I did have a meeting with Homeland Security," she said, noting that she had been asked not to provide further details about the meeting. "I posted on my Instagram that I was here in New York and enjoying myself because I wanted to make it clear to everyone that I am not here testifying," O'Day explained. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was the government agency that conducted the raids on Diddy's homes in Los Angeles and Miami in March 2024. Watch On Fox Nation: What Diddy Do? Fox News Digital has reached out to DHS for comment. When Holmes pointed out that the podcast was being recorded "right up the street from where the trial is taking place," O'Day said, "I didn't even realize that." Despite earlier reports that O'Day would be testifying, People magazine reported that the TV personality was not subpoenaed by the prosecution or the defense. The trial against Diddy began May 12 at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in Lower Manhattan. Authorities charged Diddy with multiple counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transporting for prostitution in an indictment unsealed in September 2024. The Bad Boy Records founder has denied the allegations made against him and pleaded not guilty to all charges. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura testified for four days against the former rap mogul. The 38-year-old became emotional at times as she sat on the witness stand detailing the alleged abuse that she suffered during her relationship with Diddy, whom she dated from 2007 to 2018. Her husband, Alex Fine, was in court throughout his pregnant wife's testimony. Cassie claimed she was physically abused and forced into participating in "freak offs," where Diddy would coerce her into having sex with a male escort while he watched. Though O'Day was not involved with the court proceedings, her former Danity Kane bandmate Dawn Richard testified to allegedly witnessing Diddy assaulting Cassie in 2009. Richard told the court on Friday that one day after an alleged altercation in which she "observed Cassie being attacked," the "Last Night" rapper told her it was par for the course in a normal relationship. O'Day first crossed paths with Diddy while competing on season three of MTV's "Making The Band" nearly two decades ago. Three years later, the rapper fired O'Day from Danity Kane during the season four finale. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter Years before Diddy's arrest, O'Day had spoken out about her contentious history with the rapper on multiple occasions – often alluding to his past allegedly abusive behavior. "[Diddy] plays one of the dirtiest games there is around," O'Day previously told Cosmopolitan of her former boss. During an episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast in 2022, O'Day claimed she was let go because she "wasn't willing to do what was expected of [her] – not talent-wise, but in other areas." After Diddy was hit with additional allegations of sexual misconduct by 120 accusers, including minors, in October, O'Day spoke up on X (formerly Twitter), claiming his "behavior could've been stopped," but said his arrest is a "win for all women." On Saturday, O'Day shared her thoughts on the trial in a statement to People Magazine. "This trial is bittersweet for me, as I've been speaking the truth about Diddy for 20 years now," she said. The singer went on to explain why she had teamed up with Holmes and Robach to cover the trial in their new podcast. "This podcast is the first step in reclaiming my voice and career that I was robbed of when I was abruptly fired from my band in order to appear discredited," O'Day said. "My heart goes out to all the victims, especially those who could have been spared, had anyone taken these claims seriously prior," she added. "My sincere hope is that justice will prevail and for there to be further systemic changes within the music industry to prevent all forms of abuse from those in a position of power." Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this article source: Diddy's former protégé Aubrey O'Day confirms she won't testify at rapper's sex-trafficking trial
Fox News
18-05-2025
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- Fox News
Diddy's former protégé Aubrey O'Day confirms she won't testify at rapper's sex-trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former protégé Aubrey O'Day has confirmed that she will not be testifying in the former rapper's ongoing sex-trafficking trial. In 2005, the 41-year-old singer rose to fame when she appeared on Diddy's MTV show "Making the Band" and became a member of the girls' group Danity Kane. On May 14, O'Day shared a post on her Instagram Story that fueled speculation that she would testify as a witness at the highly-publicized federal trial in New York City. "Hey New York!!! Where y'all think I should head first?" O'Day wrote in a video taken in Manhattan. The former Danity Kane member added a balance emoji, which is a common symbol of justice. However, O'Day set the record straight during an appearance on the first episode of the podcast "Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present: Aubrey O'Day, Covering the Diddy Trial." "No, I'm not here to testify for the Diddy trial — that I know of," O'Day said when questioned by hosts Robach and Holmes. However, O'Day went on to claim that government officials had reached out to her regarding the trial. "I was contacted by [the Department of] Homeland Security and I did have a meeting with Homeland Security," she said, noting that she had been asked not to provide further details about the meeting. "I posted on my Instagram that I was here in New York and enjoying myself because I wanted to make it clear to everyone that I am not here testifying," O'Day explained. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was the government agency that conducted the raids on Diddy's homes in Los Angeles and Miami in March 2024. Fox News Digital has reached out to DHS for comment. When Holmes pointed out that the podcast was being recorded "right up the street from where the trial is taking place," O'Day said, "I didn't even realize that." Despite earlier reports that O'Day would be testifying, People magazine reported that the TV personality was not subpoenaed by the prosecution or the defense. The trial against Diddy began May 12 at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in Lower Manhattan. Authorities charged Diddy with multiple counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transporting for prostitution in an indictment unsealed in September 2024. The Bad Boy Records founder has denied the allegations made against him and pleaded not guilty to all charges. Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura testified for four days against the former rap mogul. The 38-year-old became emotional at times as she sat on the witness stand detailing the alleged abuse that she suffered during her relationship with Diddy, whom she dated from 2007 to 2018. Her husband, Alex Fine, was in court throughout his pregnant wife's testimony. Cassie claimed she was physically abused and forced into participating in "freak offs," where Diddy would coerce her into having sex with a male escort while he watched. Though O'Day was not involved with the court proceedings, her former Danity Kane bandmate Dawn Richard testified to allegedly witnessing Diddy assaulting Cassie in 2009. Richard told the court on Friday that one day after an alleged altercation in which she "observed Cassie being attacked," the "Last Night" rapper told her it was par for the course in a normal relationship. O'Day first crossed paths with Diddy while competing on season three of MTV's "Making The Band" nearly two decades ago. Three years later, the rapper fired O'Day from Danity Kane during the season four finale. Years before Diddy's arrest, O'Day had spoken out about her contentious history with the rapper on multiple occasions – often alluding to his past allegedly abusive behavior. "[Diddy] plays one of the dirtiest games there is around," O'Day previously told Cosmopolitan of her former boss. During an episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast in 2022, O'Day claimed she was let go because she "wasn't willing to do what was expected of [her] – not talent-wise, but in other areas." After Diddy was hit with additional allegations of sexual misconduct by 120 accusers, including minors, in October, O'Day spoke up on X (formerly Twitter), claiming his "behavior could've been stopped," but said his arrest is a "win for all women." On Saturday, O'Day shared her thoughts on the trial in a statement to People Magazine. "This trial is bittersweet for me, as I've been speaking the truth about Diddy for 20 years now," she said. The singer went on to explain why she had teamed up with Holmes and Robach to cover the trial in their new podcast. "This podcast is the first step in reclaiming my voice and career that I was robbed of when I was abruptly fired from my band in order to appear discredited," O'Day said. "My heart goes out to all the victims, especially those who could have been spared, had anyone taken these claims seriously prior," she added. "My sincere hope is that justice will prevail and for there to be further systemic changes within the music industry to prevent all forms of abuse from those in a position of power."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Aubrey O'Day Announces She Will Not Testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Trial, Despite Being Contacted by Homeland Security (Exclusive)
Former Danity Kane singer Aubrey O'Day will not take the stand in the high-profile federal trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, she told T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach in the premiere episode of a new podcast about the trial. The 41-year-old artist, who rose to fame on MTV's Making the Band under Diddy's guidance, had made a May 14 Instagram post that some believed hinted at a possible court appearance at Diddy's trial. She posted a video from New York City with the caption, 'Hey New York!!! Where y'all think I should head first?' She added a weighing scale emoji, commonly associated with justice. Despite the post and earlier reports that she had been subpoenaed, PEOPLE can confirm O'Day will not testify. In the premiere episode of iHeart Radio's Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present: Aubrey O'Day, Covering the Diddy Trial, O'Day told Holmes, "No, I'm not here to testify for the Diddy trial, that I know of." She went on to claim that she "was contacted by Homeland Security" and "did have a meeting with Homeland Security." "I posted on my Instagram that I was here in New York and enjoying myself because I wanted to make it clear to everyone that I am not here testifying," O'Day said. PEOPLE reached out to Homeland Security but has not heard back. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. He was arrested in September 2024 and is currently being held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence. Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, Combs' former girlfriend, has already made bombshell statements in her testimony during the trial. On May 13, Ventura described a relationship marked by emotional abuse and coercion. She told the court that she participated in sex parties — referred to as 'Freak Offs' — because she 'loved him so much.' Her testimony resumed the following day with a detailed account of the 2016 incident captured in hotel surveillance footage, later released publicly by CNN. Ventura had earlier filed a civil lawsuit against Combs, alleging rape and physical abuse. Although the case was settled for $20 million, it led to a wave of allegations that now underpin the ongoing criminal investigation. The trial, which began with opening statements on May 12, is expected to last several weeks. Combs denies all allegations. More episodes of Aubrey O'Day, Covering The Diddy Trial will be released throughout the trial. Read the original article on People
