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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Meek Mill Reveals The 'Craziest' Experience He's Had While At A Diddy Party
Meek Mill is breaking his silence about the 'craziest' experience he says he witnessed at one of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' infamous parties — as the embattled music mogul fights for his freedom at his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Taking to social media, the Philadelphia rapper addressed both the resurfacing of an old lawsuit and his firsthand experiences in Diddy's circle. 'In the mist of Diddy on 'FEDERAL' trial I wanna bring back up 'lil rod' and his lawsuit that was dropped? He never said my name but these blogs amplified that whole agenda against me,' Meek wrote, referencing a lawsuit previously filed by music producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones. 'My culture don't believe it but it's an attack on my brand.. I wanna get to the bottom of it!' In a follow-up post, Meek revealed what he described as the most shocking thing he's ever seen at a Diddy-hosted event. 'Just to put that on public record …. and the craziest thing I seen at a puff party is 'coke vibes' & that's going on at all these parties,' he seemingly argued in Combs' defense. 'I'm from Norf Philly I had millions since I was 23! I don't even wanna be addicted to weed! Not judging but I see it different!' he shared, distancing himself from the rampant drug use he claims to have witnessed. The X post has since been deleted. Meek also took aim at online commentator Luce Cannon and his controversial interview with DJ Akademiks, calling it a clout-chasing stunt. 'And luce cannon with that akademiks interview that was full bait also he's a nobody saying he just walked up and robbed me … I was running into suge knight and big u when I came to la no camera phone vibes! I was showing ni**as out there it's more to life with black success!' he added, defending his street credibility and dismissing recent attempts to tarnish his image. These revelations come as Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces mounting legal troubles. The Hip-Hop mogul is currently under federal investigation and standing trial for sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious allegations. The case has rocked the entertainment industry, leading to multiple lawsuits accusing the mogul of rape, sexual exploitation, and other crimes. See Meek Mill's comments below. More from Suge Knight Breaks Silence On Diddy's Alleged Gun Confrontation Mentioned In Trial Kid Cudi Testifies Diddy "Was Involved With" Setting His Car On Fire "Like A Marvel Supervillian" Diddy Could Lose $400M Fortune If Feds Seize His Remaining Assets
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Diddy Scores Major Win As Judge Dismisses Five Charges Against Rapper In $30M Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Sean "Diddy" Combs now has fewer charges to face in the $30 million lawsuit filed against him by former associate Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones. In a ruling on Monday, the presiding judge deemed some of the charges, including a RICO claim, legally deficient. He also explained the reason behind his decision and gave a strong reprimand to Lil Rod's lawyer for his underhanded legal tactics. On Monday, Diddy gained another win in his ongoing legal battles since his arrest in September last year. The rapper was sued by a former associate, Rodney' Lil Rod' Jones, who claimed that he was groomed, abused, and exploited by the embattled rapper during the time that they worked together. Some of the charges that Lil Rod brought against Diddy have now been dismissed by Judge J. Paul Oetken of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in a 31-page ruling. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the judge struck out the racketeering accusation along with the breach of contract claim, which referenced Lil Rod's claims that he was stiffed on $50,000 in payment, publishing shares, and royalties for his work on Diddy's "The Love Album: Off the Grid." Three other claims related to infliction of emotional distress were also dismissed alongside another cause of action in the suit related to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. In his ruling, Oetken extensively explained why he did not allow Lil Rod and his lawyers to move forward with the RICO charges. "[Combs'] alleged refusal to honor the contract with Jones is not itself a RICO predicate act, even if the contract breach resulted from Jones's refusal to participate in Combs's alleged racketeering scheme," he wrote. The judge added, "In sum, whether or not Jones has adequately alleged the existence of a RICO enterprise, he has not tied the activities of that enterprise to defendants' breach of contract, or any other' business or property' harm incurred by Jones." Oetken went further to explain why the breach of contract charge was also dismissed, claiming that Diddy and Lil Rod had no written payment agreement that compelled the embattled rapper to pay his former associate dividends and royalties. Following the ruling, Diddy only has to answer for claims of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and premises liability, which were all part of the initial suit. Still, Lil Rod's lawyer, Tyrone A. Blackburn, is unfazed by these dismissals despite the implication that he likely now has a slimmer case against Diddy. In an interview with the outlet after the ruling, he said that he respects the decision and now intends to move forward with legal discovery on the rest of the case, which also named Diddy's chief of staff, Kristina Khorram. "We view this as a win. [The] defendants wanted a total dismissal, and they failed to get it," Blackburn told The Hollywood Reporter. "I know where all of the bodies are buried, and I have a huge shovel. Time to start digging!" Diddy's recent court win comes after prosecutors were also ordered to reveal the name of his accusers in his ongoing federal sex crimes trial. The names the music mogul's attorneys sought were the ones listed in the indictment brought against the music mogul in September 2024. Although it was already clear that Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie was one of the accusers, the rest of the names were unknown to the rapper and his attorneys prior to the recent ruling. They were only referred to as Victim 1, Victim 2, and Victim 3, with Cassie being noted as Victim 1, seemingly due to her viral assault video being a key piece of evidence in the upcoming trial. Meanwhile, the names will remain only known to Diddy's lawyers and the prosecutors, as the judge also added an "under an Attorney's Eyes Only designation" caveat. As for Diddy, he remains in detention at a federal facility in New York ahead of his trial in May. During a recent court appearance, Diddy faced allegations from three new victims that he sexually abused them between 2004 to 2024, which he pleaded not guilty to. According to the New York Post, the rapper appeared "bloated" and "old" in his tan prison jumpsuit, sporting gray hair and a gray chinstrap beard. CBS reporter Alice Gainer also noted the rapper's aged appearance, writing on X, "Combs walked into courtroom sporting grey hair and a grey beard..." This development comes as no surprise, as the Bad Boy Records founder has been locked behind bars at the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his September arrest.
