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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Macklemore's Seattle Home Robbed, Nanny Sprayed With Bear Mace
Burglars broke into a home in Seattle belonging to Macklemore over the weekend, spraying a nanny with bear mace and stealing 'thousands of dollars of items' while three children were in the residence. The incident occurred just after midnight on Saturday, June 7, in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, according to a police report obtained by Rolling Stone. The two suspects entered the house, confronted the nanny with the mace, then 'ransacked the residence.' The suspects were reportedly inside the house for several minutes until the nanny was able to free herself and call 911. The suspects fled soon after. The children in the house were not harmed and were put in the care of family members. More from Rolling Stone 'How Much Does My Body Cost?': Sean Combs' Ex Faces Fiery Cross-Examination Lil Durk Denied Bail Again in Murder-for-Hire Case 'Orgasmic Meditation' Leaders Convicted of Forced Labor Charges While the police report noted that the house belonged to a 'high-profile individual,' the name was redacted. The home address, however, matched those on Macklemore's voting record, per The Seattle Times. It does not appear that Macklemore was home at the time of the robbery. The musician played a pair of concerts in Ireland on June 4 and 5, and was scheduled to perform at a festival in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 8, but canceled his appearance at the last minute. The festival wrote in a statement, 'Due to unforeseen circumstances, Macklemore had to return to Seattle to attend to an urgent matter… This decision was not made lightly and we apologize to all his fans eager to see the show.' A rep for Macklemore did not immediately return Rolling Stone's request for comment. According to the nanny, the robbery occurred not long after she had put the three children to bed. The nanny said the suspects entered via a patio door, confronted her, and sprayed her in the face with the mace. She said one suspect actually tried to help her clean it off her face 'for some unexplainable reason.' While the nanny said this suspect looked 'fearful,' the other one started yelling at her, 'Where are the jewels, bitch?' The nanny said she showed the men where the valuable items in the house were, and they took jewelry, watches, and shoes. The suspects also pushed the woman to the ground, took her phone, and tried to restrain her, but the nanny said she was able to get free by biting one of them. She then ran from the house and knocked on the doors of neighbors before one let her in and allowed her to call the police. The nanny also suggested to police that she thought the robbery could have been politically motivated, though the police report did not contain any further details or evidence related to this assumption. Macklemore has long been outspoken on a variety of issues, and has lately focused much of his energy on speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
USA Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Diddy Inc.: How Sean Combs' closest aides are unraveling his jet set empire in court
Diddy Inc.: How Sean Combs' closest aides are unraveling his jet set empire in court Show Caption Hide Caption Witness says she posted praise for Diddy because it was her job A witness named 'Mia' testified in Sean Combs' sex trafficking trial, saying she feared no one would believe her allegations of sexual assault. NEW YORK ― For years, Sean 'Diddy' Combs was the embodiment of untouchable celebrity — a near-billionaire mogul who crisscrossed the globe in private jets and chartered yachts, hosting drug- and sex-fueled parties from Cannes to St. Barts to Las Vegas. To accomplish that, Combs enlisted an entourage of paid support staff and enablers who lived a life most mortals could only dream of — lavish, nonstop and, like Combs himself, at the white-hot center of fame, money and power atop the entertainment world. Drinking champagne at the Eiffel Tower at 4 a.m. Snorting from a potpourri of drugs in a luxe party bus at Burning Man. Partying at Prince's house while The Purple One performed atop a table. Sunbathing off Turks and Caicos. Jetting off to Ibiza for a rave. Now, inside a hushed Manhattan federal courtroom, that fantasy world is crashing down with the testimony of some of the very same people who made it all happen. One by one, the people who once orbited Combs − assistants, stylists, gofers and security guards − are pulling back the curtain on his carefully erected empire. They describe a Promethean lifestyle powered by wealth and fame and propelled relentlessly forward by a combination of intimidation, manipulation, violence ― and even rape. Some are testifying under federal subpoena and against their will, as is the case of former stylist Deonte Nash and Derek Ferguson, former chief financial officer for Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment.. "Absolutely not," Nash said when asked if he was taking the stand of his own accord. More: Witnesses say Sean 'Diddy' Combs broke the law for decades. Why didn't they say anything? Some legal experts say their testimony, and that of more insiders to come, will bolster prosecutors' allegations that Combs oversaw a movable party operation that crossed the line into becoming a global criminal enterprise designed to 'fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct.' 'It seems like each and every day, the testimony gets worse and worse for Sean Combs,' said David Ring, a civil trial lawyer specializing in sexual assault cases who represented one of Harvey Weinstein's victims in a civil case. 'And I think we're going to see more employees come forward who have to admit on the stand that they enabled these criminal actions because they felt like they were pressured into it.' Combs is the only one publicly charged in the case, with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations of wrongdoing. His all-star team of lawyers accuses some of those now speaking out against him as joining 'the #MeToo money grab against Sean Combs.' That's especially the case when it comes to Combs' treatment of his longtime girlfriend Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura Fine, who the mercurial rapper is accused of coercing into marathon sex acts known as "Freak Offs" and other degradations to satisfy his whims. But his prosecution, especially charges of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act or RICO, hinges on the core accusation that Combs 'relied on the employees, resources, and influence of the multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled' in his rise to the top. If convicted of that RICO charge, Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison. Exposing Combs' Inner Sanctum At least one former executive assistant, George Kaplan, has been granted immunity to testify against Combs – an indication that they too might have been facing charges. Justice Department prosecutors have broadly hinted that there are other unindicted co-conspirators who lived the high life with Combs while doing his bidding, either willingly or under duress. Several of Combs' former aides have testified that Combs demanded not only their absolute loyalty but also their silence. Several said they feared losing their jobs, and their employability in the entertainment world, if they spoke out, including about illegal activity. But they're talking now. To make their case, prosecutors have had at least seven people in Combs' employ walk the jury through how they answered to his every whim, anywhere in the world and at any hour. One of Combs' longest-serving aides, identified only as Mia to protect her privacy, testified that she worked for him from 2009 to 2017 even though he physically and emotionally terrorized and even raped her. She did so, in part, because of the professional opportunities he gave her, including founding and running a film production company. One of several yacht charters off the luxe Caribbean island of St. Barts was marred, Mia testified, by Combs screaming at her when she couldn't count the cash in his safe fast enough for him. "You better learn to walk on water like Jesus did, b*tch,' Combs screamed before ordering her out of his sight. Soon after, Mia said, Combs decided to jet off to Las Vegas and demanded she accompany him. "The highs were really high but the lows were really really low," Mia said during her three days of often-emotional testimony. Mia described "magical, hilarious" and "hysterical" experiences, like partying with Leonardo DiCaprio, and drinking champagne in Paris and fending off Mick Jagger's attempts to take her home. "Puff! Sometimes life goes by at catastrophic speeds where you never get to live in and enjoy 'now,'" Mia wrote Combs in a note for his 45th birthday in 2014. "I hope on this day you get to sit back and take it all in." Mia also said the ADHD medication she'd been taking since her late teens helped her keep up with the sleepless nights and jet lag. As the first rapper to combine the riches of a pop mega-star with the thug life ethos of rap and hip-hop music, Combs indeed did live life at 'catastrophic speeds' that often crossed the line into illegality, other former staff members have testified in recent weeks. To support his high-flying lifestyle, Combs had as many as five personal assistants, executive assistants, a large security detail and at least one private chef. Also on speed dial, a drug dealer nicknamed 'One Stop,' because he had everything from cocaine to Plan-B and birth control to the party drug ecstasy, Combs associate and singer Dawn Richard testified. Richard said she observed Combs using weed, ketamine, cocaine and the party drug Molly, stashing his drugs in a Louis Vuitton toiletry bag. David James told jurors part of his job was picking up drugs for Combs and his friends, from Percocet prescriptions at the pharmacy to an eighth of an ounce of cocaine from a yacht in St. Tropez. More: Sean 'Diddy' Combs could lose his freedom – and his vast empire of mansions, art and cars He also saw several different types of ecstasy pills in Combs' medical bag, including "one in the shape' of former President Barack Obama's face. Even more damaging to Combs, prosecutors suggest, could be the testimony of male former employees, especially security guards who may have been involved in recruiting and transporting women across state and national lines, key elements of the trafficking case. A former Combs' chief of staff Kristina "KK" Khorram, often described as his all-knowing 'right hand' could also testify. 'The fact that these employees are testifying is incredibly significant to the RICO charges, because it shows that this was an enterprise that was engaged in criminal activity,' Ring told USA TODAY. 'If it's just Sean Combs by himself, there wouldn't be any claim of a RICO violation.' If you are a survivor of sexual assault, RAINN offers support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (4673) and and en Español Josh Meyer is a veteran correspondent focusing on domestic, national and global security issues, including transnational criminal organizations. Reach him atJMeyer@ Follow him on X at @JoshMeyerDC and Bluesky at @
30-05-2025
By the Numbers: The Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial
ABC News Live Prime looks at the numbers behind the Sean Combs' trial, which is expected to last eight weeks.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs $61.5M LA Mansion Sale: Were any ‘freak offs' hosted at the property? See what Cassie Ventura has to say, and Holmby Hills estate's price and features
As Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces federal charges in a New York court, his luxury mansion in Los Angeles remains on the market without a buyer. Mansion Price Sean Combs listed his 10-bedroom Holmby Hills estate for $61.5 million in September 2024. This happened just one week before his arrest. He had purchased the property in 2014 for $39 million. The listing has now remained open for over 200 days. Also Read: The Studio Finale: Episode 10 release date, time and streaming platform Property Features The mansion includes 13 bathrooms, a large movie theater, and a guesthouse with a recording studio. It also has a pool with a grotto, a pizza oven and a spa. Still, the features have not led to serious buyer interest. Legal Issues Real estate agents have expressed concern about working with the listing. One unnamed agent said other agents do not want to be linked to the case. The property's association with Combs is affecting its market performance. Live Events Also Read: FBI Season 7: What to expect in finale? Here's when and where to watch Episode 22 High Price Experts say the asking price is too high given the current situation. One professional called the price unreasonable, especially with the public allegations involved. In March, the listing was briefly removed and later returned with the same price, showing no discount. Stigma Continues to Impact Sale Most potential buyers have avoided viewing the house. Public association with Combs' case continues to make the home hard to sell. Cassie Ventura, Combs' former partner, testified that no incidents occurred at the house, as per reports. Still, the stigma remains. FAQs When was the mansion listed for sale and at what price? The mansion was listed in September 2024 for $61.5 million, just one week before Sean Combs' arrest. Why is Diddy's mansion not selling? Buyers are avoiding the property due to Sean Combs' legal troubles and public controversy, which affect its market appeal and price expectations. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who's on the Sean Combs' freak-off jury and what did Diddy do? What we know now
Who's on the Sean Combs' freak-off jury and what did Diddy do? What we know now Show Caption Hide Caption Sexual assault victims speak in Trenton Victims of sexual assault speak about their experiences while Sen. Joe Vitale urges fellow elected officials to pass S477. Thursday, March 7, 2019 Kevin R. Wexler, NorthJersey The trial involving disgraced former music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and his alleged freak-off parties started this week with jury selection currently underway. Here's what Diddy is being accused of, along with the latest status of his trial. Diddy jury selection Potential jurors in the Sean Combs' trial were questioned one at a time by Southern District of New York Judge Arun Subramanian in the Manhattan courtroom on Monday, May 5. The prosecution and defense expect to seat a jury within three days. Questions ranged from their history with sexual assault or abuse to their familiarity with such notable names as Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams to comedian Mike Myers. It was unclear how those celebrities might be featured in the trial. One juror, identified only as No. 2, said that despite having a sister who was physically assaulted by her first husband decades ago, he could remain impartial in the case. He also said, despite being familiar with the actors Michael B. Jordan and Myers, two celebrity names that apparently could be mentioned in the trial, he could remain objective. In contrast, some prospective jurors were dismissed after saying they had seen "damning" images of the defendant or had relatives who had suffered abuse. What is a freak-off party? Various social media accounts have depicted Diddy's alleged freak-off parties as multi-day sex orgies involving heavy drug use, gallons of alcohol, and large quantities of baby oil and lubricants. These events, according to reports, would start after his Diddy's White Parties, which attracted celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton, and Mariah Carey, according to a post by Michael Kaplan, of the New York Post. When the A-listers left, a more secretive, hedonistic party would begin in back rooms, featuring Diddy and a select group of friends for the more debauched events. Diddy was arrested in September 2024 amid ongoing lawsuits alleging abuse and months after a pair of federal raids that targeted him as the subject of a sex trafficking investigation. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.
