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Business Standard
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Explained: Sean Diddy's trafficking case and celebrities named during trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently on trial over serious trafficking allegations, drawing intense media attention. The case has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, not only for the gravity of the accusations but also for the high-profile celebrities whose names have surfaced during the proceedings. In the past, P Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, was among the most prominent figures in the rap industry. As the mastermind behind countless chart-topping hits, he helped shape an era of hip-hop and pop culture. However, this image began to crumble when a series of allegations of sexual abuse surfaced. In September 2024, Combs was indicted by federal prosecutors in a sweeping sex trafficking case, following multiple claims made against him. What is Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking case? It all started in 2023 when Combs' former girlfriend Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura accused him of raping and physically abusing her. So, on November 16, 2023, she filed a lawsuit against him. Later on, more accusers came forward in the same year. On March 25, 2024, Combs' homes in the LA and the Miami area were under a 'search warrant' by federal agents as part of sex trafficking investigation, multiple reports stated. Combs was arrested on September 16, 2024, in New York City after a jury voted to incriminate him on multiple charges. Combs has pleaded 'not guilty' to two charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, one count of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of transportation to participate in prostitution, according to an AP report. In events known as "freak offs," prosecutors claim that Combs used his "power and prestige" as a music celebrity to coerce female victims into engaging in elaborately staged, drugged-up sexual acts with male sex workers. According to the investigation, he exploited a network of coworkers and employees to compel and abuse women while using violence, such as physical beatings, arson, and extortion, to silence victims. Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sex trafficking case: Top list of A-celebs named in trial As proceedings got underway at the Manhattan federal court in New York City, names of several high-profile celebrities emerged. Among the key witnesses was Cassie Ventura, Sean Combs' former girlfriend, who took the stand and mentioned a number of well-known personalities. Ventura reflected on their relationship, which lasted from 2007 to 2018, and accused the music mogul of subjecting her to repeated mistreatment during that time. • Kanye West Combs has received support from rapper Kanye West, who was present during the May 5 jury selection. Combs and his daughter, North West, were featured on the new song "Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine," which was released on March 15 by West, who has not been charged with any crimes. He shared a videotaped phone conversation with the Bad Boys Records founder on social media a few days later. Kanye was warned by Diddy to "be careful" of people who were trying to "end" him. • Michelle Williams Michelle Williams was also discussed throughout the jury selection process. No criminal charges were brought against the former member of Destiny's Child. • Michael B. Jordan Despite the fact that Jordan has not been charged with any crimes, he was mentioned during jury selection. Jordan famously dated Ventura during her split with the rapper in 2016. • Prince Ventura returned to testify on May 14 and mentioned Prince. She recalled going to the "Kiss" singer's private show in his Los Angeles home's basement. She recalled the "once-in-a-lifetime experience" and claimed to have concealed her attendance from Combs. • French Montana and Drake Ventura mentioned Drake in her testimony, alleging that Combs had mistreated her before her attendance at the Canadian rapper's 2013 OVO Festival in Toronto. At the festival, Ventura and French Montana were seen together. She recalled that she had to wear her hair in a certain manner to hide an alleged injury.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Here are all the A-list celebrities named during Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trafficking trial, and the reasons why
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on charges of trafficking has gotten much attention, not just for the gruesome charges, but also for the amount of A-listers whose names have been mentioned in court. None of them are charged with any crimes but their names were mentioned during jury selection or Cassie Ventura's testimony on her past relationship and experiences with Combs. Why were celebrities mentioned during jury selection? As the trial began in Manhattan federal court in New York City, names of many A-list celebrities came to the forefront. Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend, also testified, naming a number of famous people. She recalled their romance from 2007 to 2018, during which the music mogul allegedly mistreated her. What did Cassie say about her relationship with Diddy? During their relationship, the singer allegedly endured years of emotional and physical sexual abuse. In the rapper's federal trafficking trial, her graphic descriptions of so-called "freak-offs" and being completely under Diddy's control may prove crucial. ALSO READ: Are Donald Trump and Melania separated and no longer living by traditional marriage arrangements? President's biographer makes shocking claims Live Events Here are all the A-list celebrities named during the trial, as per a report by Page Six. Cassie Ventura Cassie Ventura recalled her ten-year romance with Combs when she testified on May 13. The singer of "Me & U" claimed that beginning when she was 22, the "Last Night" crooner would force her to attend "Freak-Offs.' Combs would frequently hit her on the head, knock her down, and stomp on her if she was on the ground, according to Ventura's allegations. Kanye West Since Combs' arrest in September 2024, Kanye West, who was brought up during the May 5 jury selection, has supported Combs. On March 15, the "Heartless" rapper, who has not been charged with any crimes, released a new song called "Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine," which featured Combs and his daughter, North West. A few days later, he posted on social media a recorded phone call with the founder of Bad Boys Records. Diddy cautioned Kanye to "be careful" of those attempting to "end" him. Mike Myers Myers, who is not facing any charges, was also named during the jury selection process. It's unclear how he and Combs are related, though. Michelle Williams During the jury selection process, Michelle Williams' name was also mentioned. The former member of Destiny's Child was not charged with any crimes. Michael B. Jordan Jordan was brought up during jury selection even though he hasn't been charged with any crimes. In 2016, when Ventura was on her break from Combs, he famously dated her. Kid Cudi In December 2011, Ventura recalled meeting Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi. She stated that she didn't tell Combs about her relationship with the "Day 'n' Nite" singer, claiming that they weren't on good terms. However, Combs allegedly went through Ventura's phone during a "Freak-Off" and discovered about her fling. Prince On May 14, Ventura came back to testify and brought up Prince. She recalled attending the "Kiss" singer's private performance in the basement of his house in Los Angeles. Recalling the "once-in-a-lifetime experience", she said she kept her attendance a secret from Combs. French Montana and Drake In her testimony, Ventura named Drake and claimed that Combs had mistreated her before she went to the Canadian rapper's 2013 OVO Festival in Toronto. Ventura and French Montana were spotted together at the festival. She remembered that in order to conceal an alleged injury, she had to wear her hair in a specific way. Kim Porter In her testimony, Ventura stated that she had dated the music mogul when he was dating the late Kim Porter. She claimed that she had a relationship that began "many years" before they made their relationship public in 2007. Combs and Porter, who had three children together, began dating in the 1990s and broke up in 2007. FAQs Are there any celebrities facing charges in the Diddy trial ? No, all of the celebrities mentioned so far, including Kanye West and Michael B. Jordan, have not been accused of any wrongdoing. Why was Cassie Ventura's testimony so important? Cassie revealed graphic details about alleged abuse and drug-fuelled parties during her relationship with Diddy, resulting in several celebrity names being mentioned in context.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Every celebrity mentioned during Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial — and why
Several celebrities have already been mentioned during Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial since it started on May 5. Kanye West, Michael B. Jordan, Kid Cudi and Mike Myers were among the first celebrities spoken of when the trial kicked off in New York City's Manhattan federal court. While the group wasn't accused of any wrongdoing, they were among the names jurors were warned might be talked about. Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura also took the stand, naming several celebrities. She recalled how the music mogul allegedly abused her during their on-again, off-again romance from 2007 to 2018. Below, read about every celebrity mentioned to date. West, mentioned during jury selection on May 5, has been in Combs' corner since the latter's September 2024 arrest. The 'Heartless' rapper, who hasn't been accused of wrongdoing, released a new track, featuring his daughter North West and Combs, titled 'Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine' on March 15. A few days later, he shared a prerecorded phone conversation with the Bad Boys Records founder via social media. At the time, Combs warned Kanye to 'be careful' of people trying to 'end' him, and thanked the 'Bound 2' crooner for looking after his seven children. Myers was also named during jury selection, though he's not accused of anything. The 'Saturday Night Live' alum's relationship with Combs is unknown. Michelle Williams was also name-dropped during jury selection. The Destiny's Child alum wasn't accused of any wrongdoing. Jordan hasn't been accused of any crimes, but was mentioned during jury selection. He famously dated Ventura in 2016 during the her break from Combs. When Ventura took the stand on May 13, she recalled her decade-long romance with Combs. The 'Me & U' singer alleged the 'Last Night' crooner would have her participate in sex and drug-filled parties called 'Freak-Offs,' starting when she was 22 years old. When asked how long the parties would last, the hitmaker responded, 'significant periods of time … the longest was four days.' Ventura claimed that the 'Freak-Offs' left her with 'a lot of stomach issues and gastrointestinal issues from taking drugs.' Ventura also alleged that Combs would often abuse her by hitting her on the head, knocking her down and stomping on her if she was down. She alleged her ex would tell her to 'fix [her] face or watch [her] mouth' before 'hitting' her face. An unedited video of Combs abusing Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Calif., in 2016, was released during the trial. When Ventura testified, she mentioned she got together with the 'I'll Be Missing You' rapper while he was with the late Kim Porter. The 'Me & U' singer alleged her sexual relationship with Combs started 'many years' before they took their romance public in 2007. 'He just didn't want it to look bad, but also knew it was because of his children and personal things like his family,' Ventura claimed, per JustJared. Porter and Combs, who shared three kids, started dating in the '90s and split in 2007. She died in 2018 from pneumonia. Drake was named in Ventura's testimony, claiming she was abused by Combs ahead of attending the Canadian rapper's 2013 OVO Festival in Toronto. Ventura still attended the festival and was seen with French Montana. She recalled having to style her hair in a particular way to hide an alleged injury. Ventura returned to testify on May 14 and mentioned Prince. The 'Is It You' singer recalled how she went to the 'Kiss' singer's private concert in the basement of his Los Angeles home. She recalled the 'once in a lifetime experience' and claimed she didn't tell Combs she would be attending. 'He would have definitely not let me go,' Ventura said. Ventura alleged to have seen Combs shortly after arriving. She claimed to have 'caught a glimpse of him and [she] ran out as fast as [she] could.' 'I knew he was angry at me,' she testified, alleging how he went to the hotel where she was staying and beat her. Ventura recalled meeting Kid Cudi — born Scott Mescudi — in December 2011. The 'Official Girl' singer claimed not to have told Combs about her romance with the 'Day 'n' Nite' singer, explaining they weren't in a good place. Combs, however, allegedly found out about Ventura's fling during a 'Freak-Off' when he went through her phone. He allegedly retaliated by grabbing a wine bottle opener and threatening her.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West Claims He Didn't Want to Have Kids With Ex Kim Kardashian Amid Legal Issues
Kanye West claimed that he didn't want to have children with his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, amid their ongoing legal issues. During an interview with podcaster DJ Akademiks, Ye, 47, made many shocking comments while reflecting on his marriage to Kim, 44. After he claimed that the 'Kardashian mob' affects how he parents his and Kim's four children – North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Saint, 5 – Akademiks, 33, responded, 'When you speak about Kim, people might be like, 'Well, you picked her. You put yourself in that.'' 'Absolutely, I did. That was my fault. No, that was my fault,' Ye responded. 'I didn't want to have children with this person after the first two months of being with them, but that wasn't God's plan.' The former couple got married in 2014, and Kim filed for divorce in 2021. Their divorce was finalized in 2022, and they were both granted joint custody of their children in November of that year. Ye participated in the interview – which included him wearing a black hood and robe that was reminiscent of the white outfits worn by the Ku Klux Klan – amid his ongoing legal issues with Kim. Their recent drama began when Ye released a song that featured North and disgraced music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs called 'Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine.' Prior to the song's release on March 15, Kim had apparently made it clear she didn't want the 'Gold Digger' rapper to release the track. TMZ shared text messages that were allegedly exchanged between the exes, which showed Kim telling Ye that their eldest daughter could not be featured on the song because her name is trademarked. 'I asked you at the time if I can trademark her name. You said yes. When she's 18, it goes to her. So stop,' Kim reportedly wrote. 'I sent paperwork over so she wouldn't be in the Diddy song to protect her,' Kim continued in the alleged texts, referencing Diddy, 55. Diddy was arrested in September 2024 and indicted on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, which he has denied. That same day that the alleged texts were released, Ye took to X to share his side of the story in a lengthy rant. 'Yes I have beef with people that froze my account took my kids away and tried to put me in jail AND ITS STUCK,' he wrote at the time. 'I DONT WANT TO JUST 'SEE' MY KIDS. I NEED TO RAISE THEM,' he continued. 'I NEED TO HAVE SAY SO OF WEAR THEY GO TO SCHOOL AND WHO THEIR FRIENDS ARE AND WHOS HOUSES THEY SLEEP OVER WEATHER MY DAUGHTERS WEAR LIPSTICK AND PERFUME ALL THESE RIGHTS HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM ME BY THE KARDASHIAN MOB HULU AND DISNEY AND THE BIGGER AGENDA TO USE THE SELECTIVELY BRED BLACK CHILDREN TO BE PLATFORMS TO INFLUENCE BLACK PEOPLE.' In light of the drama, an insider exclusively told In Touch that Kim has her kids' best interests at heart. 'Kanye says he's got so much dirt to spill, Kim and her family won't know what's hit them when he decides to unleash hell,' a source exclusively revealed. 'But Kim's conscience is completely clear. At the end of the day, it's her responsibility to protect the kids at all costs.'
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West's Twitter Meltdown Is ‘Scary' for Kim Kardashian — Report
Kanye West's X (formerly Twitter) rants have reportedly scared Kim Kardashian, especially now that their kids' safety is a concern. Page Six reported that Kardashian was unaware of West's decision to feature North West with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 'Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine'. Besides, the rapper stirred speculation with rumors that he would introduce his daughter to the Tate brothers. This fuelled further concern for Kardashian, who is reportedly exploring legal options to protect the children. After a series of unpredictable behavior and Twitter rants, Kanye West has seemingly scared Kim Kardashian. The divorced couple co-parent their four children. However, as per Page Six, the 'SKIMS' founder thinks West's actions put their children, particularly North West, at risk. Therefore, the socialite has reportedly decided to push for stricter custody agreements. In September, Kardashian told iHeartRadio she was raising the kids alone. However, West's recent accusations against the 'Kardashian mob,' Hulu, and Disney have sparked further scrutiny. In now-deleted tweets, West compared seeing his kids to a 'visitation' in jail, stating his 'RIGHTS HAVE BEEN TAKEN.' The controversy escalated when Ye, formerly Kanye West, included North in the 'Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine' video alongside 'Diddy.' Meanwhile, Kardashian has not publicly commented, but Page Six claimed she was unaware of North's involvement in the video. Causing further havoc, reports suggested West intended to introduce his daughter to the Tate brothers. A Tate representative told Page Six that the speculation was 'fake news.' However, TMZ reported Kardashian's intervention after learning that Andrew and Tristan Tate were arriving to meet West. The rapper's longtime collaborator Malik Yusef commented on the controversial rumor, telling Page Six 'I don't know if Kanye would do that to Northy.' Meanwhile, another source close to the 'Yeezy' founder said it made sense for Kardashian 'to protect their children's privacy.' Though Kardashian has not publicly commented, the report claimed she was weighing legal options for stricter custody agreements. With the ex-couple's co-parenting already a matter of media scrutiny, the latest controversy indicates further tensions. Regardless of whether or not Kim Kardashian proceeds with legal actions to protect the kids from Kanye West's controversial decisions, the latest debacle with North West indicates that the clash is far from over. The post Kanye West's Twitter Meltdown Is 'Scary' for Kim Kardashian — Report appeared first on Reality Tea.
