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CNN
5 hours ago
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Bonus Episode: Suge Knight Weighs In From Prison - Trial By Jury: Diddy - Podcast on CNN Audio
Bonus Episode: Suge Knight Weighs In From Prison Trial By Jury: Diddy 13 mins This week, Laura interviewed Marion 'Suge' Knight about the ongoing trial of his longtime music industry rival Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Knight, who is currently serving a 28-year-sentence on a manslaughter charge, talked from a prison phone about the way the industry takes advantage of artists, what has and hasn't surprised him about the allegations against Combs, and why he thinks the prosecution's efforts might fail. We bring you their conversation in a weekend bonus episode.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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50 Cent says he will dissuade Trump from potential Diddy pardon
Rapper Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson said he would contact President Trump to dissuade him from considering a pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs if the embattled rapper and producer is found guilty in his ongoing federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Trump said he would 'look at the facts' when asked Friday if he would consider pardoning Combs. 'First of all, I'd look at what's happening. And I haven't been watching it too closely,' Trump said of the trial. He added, 'So, I don't know. I would certainly look at the facts. If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don't like me wouldn't have any impact.' 50 Cent criticized Combs in a Friday post on Instagram, claiming he has 'said some really bad things about Trump.' 'I'm gonna reach out so he knows how I feel about this guy,' the 'In Da Club' rapper added, saying he would contact Trump about Combs. He doubled down in a subsequent Instagram post, writing that Trump 'doesn't take well to disrespect.' 'He would consider pardoning anyone who was being mistreated not Puffy Daddy,' 50 Cent added. Suge Knight, the former CEO of Death Row Records, also fanned the fire of speculation by suggesting earlier this week that Combs would receive a pardon if he's convicted. 'I think he got some favors with the government. I think they're going to show him a little leeway. It might not seem like it when it's all said and done, but I don't think he had nothing to worry about,' Knight told NewsNation. 'I don't think he's worried, because he's going to be federal. And if he gets convicted, Trump's going to pardon him.' Trump has made headlines with his recent pardons, which included reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. Savannah Chrisley, one of the Chrisley's daughters, said Trump told her on the phone that 'you guys don't look like terrorists.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CNN
2 days ago
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Suge Knight thinks Diddy should testify
Suge Knight calls in to Laura Coates Live from prison to weigh in on the trial of his longtime rival Sean "Diddy" Combs.
CNN
3 days ago
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Suge Knight thinks ‘Diddy' should testify
CNN's Laura Coates speaks with imprisoned former rap mogul Suge Knight, who urged longtime rival Sean 'Diddy' Combs to testify in his ongoing criminal trial. Knight is currently serving a 28-year sentence for a 2015 fatal hit-and-run.
CNN
3 days ago
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Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial continues with more ‘Mia' testimony
Update: Date: 13 min ago Title: Suge Knight says Combs should take the stand to "humanize" himself Content: Imprisoned former rap mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight, who for decades shared an acrimonious relationship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs, said his longtime archrival should take the stand in his trial. Speaking to CNN's Laura Coates from prison, where he's serving a 28-year sentence for a deadly hit-and-run in 2015, Knight said he believed Combs should 'humanize' himself. 'I feel if he do tell his truth, he really would walk,' Knight said. 'If Puffy goes up there and says, 'Hey … I did all the drugs, I wasn't in control of my life at the time, or myself' – he can humanize his old self and the jury might give him a shot.' 'But if they keep him sitting down, it's like he's scared to face the music,' Knight added. 'He should just have his faith in God, put up his pants and go up there and tell his truth.' Some insight: Benjamin Chew, the co-lead counsel for actor Johnny Depp in his defamation trial, told CNN this week that the standard wisdom is for defendants not to testify – but added it may benefit Combs to defend himself and express remorse over the allegations that have been brought up during the prosecution's case. Knight has resurfaced in headlines in recent weeks during Combs' trial, as several former staffers employed by Combs mentioned the men's rivalry. One of Combs' former personal assistants, Capricorn Clark, said Combs once brought her to Central Park at night and brought up her former employment with Death Row Records. 'He told me that he didn't know that I had anything to do with Suge Knight, and if anything happened, he would have to kill me,' Clark said. David James, another former assistant, recalled an instance when he and Combs' security guard ran into Knight at a diner. When Combs heard about it, he ordered James to drive them back to the diner, bringing three handguns with him – but Knight had left by the time they arrived, James testified. Update: Date: 17 min ago Title: Here's what happened yesterday in court Content: A former employee of Sean 'Diddy' Combs took center stage in his federal criminal trial yesterday and testified that he physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions during the time she worked for him. The employee, who is testifying under the pseudonym 'Mia,' is expected to return to the stand today to end the third week of testimony. The prosecution has said their case should last about five weeks. Here's what we learned in testimony Thursday: Ex-assistant describes alleged sexual assaults by Combs A 'toxic' workplace Ex-employee says she thought Combs was going to 'kill' Ventura Stylist says he 'always' had concerns for Ventura's safety
