The Diddy prison experience is not improving. In fact, all reports suggest that the disgraced mogul is having an increasingly worse experience with each day. A former inmate at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Diddy is being held, spoke about the mogul’s increased paranoia. He claims that Diddy is refusing to eat the meals that the prison is preparing for him due to his fear of poisoning. Worse still, the inmate in question alleges that Diddy’s fears are somewhat warranted.
Larry Levine is the inmate, and he shared his alleged insight with News Nation. He told the outlet that Diddy believes he has a target on his back. Furthermore, Levine notes that tampering with an inmate’s food is fairly easy. “If somebody got to one of the correctional officers,” he stated. “This could happen. They don’t make a lot of money and there’s people out there that he’s got stuff on that do have a lot of money.” Levine credits his information to a “source” he has within the Metropolitan Detention Center. He also noted that Diddy’s paranoia is getting worse.
Former federal inmate Larry Levine joins “Banfield” to discuss the reasons why Sean “Diddy” Combs may not be eating in prison. Levine says anxiety and diet could be part of it, but so could fear of being poisoned.
“He’s really, really paranoid,” the former inmate told News Nation. “He’s really, really scared. Doesn’t know what to think, he doesn’t know who to trust or what to believe.” Larry Levine is not the first man who has suggested Diddy is less than safe at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Cameron Lindsay, a former MDC warden, told TMZ that several inmates would view Diddy as having a target on his back. Given how famous Diddy is, an inmate would be able to command a lot of respect for hypothetically taking him out. At least, according to Lindsay. The former warden alleged that many would consider the mogul’s killing a “badge of honor.”
The situation on the outside is no less dire. Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, claimed that nothing more could be done with regards to the mogul’s current situation. In court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the attorney made no request that the court “take any action.” For the time being, at least, the man born Sean Combs will be forced to endure his conditions in Brooklyn. Meals or no meals.
A Hip Hop empire has fallen now that Sean “Diddy” Combs has been taken into federal custody. The media mogul rose through the industry’s ranks to become one of the most successful Rap moguls to date, but his career has been fraught with controversy since its inception. Diddy has reigned over his Hip Hop kingdom with precision, floating through each of his monikers at various stages of his development. After helping to put Uptown Records on the map, Combs founded Bad Boy Records, an iconic label that gave us The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, Total, The LOX, Craig Mack, 112, Shyne, Cassie, Mase, and many more. During its heyday, there were only a few labels to contend with the megahits rolling out of Bad Boys’ studios, but these days, Diddy’s alleged dirty deeds have placed him in a spotlight that the hitmaker would have rather avoided.
As Diddy faces an onslaught of lawsuits alleging violence and sexual abuse, he’s also looking at the possibility of spending the remainder of his life in prison. Federal authorities reportedly arrested Combs in New York City last week after being charged with racketeering and sex trafficking. Although his legal team hoped he could await his trial in the comforts of his lavish estate, a judge ordered Diddy to remain behind bars until the launch of his trial. This shocking decision, along with the reports of what authorities located in Diddy’s home during their raid, has taken over timelines. Even the mega-mogul’s peers have come forward, some to defend his character, while others share wild, alleged “Diddy Party” stories of their own.
It was Cassie Ventura’s explosive lawsuit against her former lover last year that seemed to propel this current investigation. We’ll get more into that as we go on, but Combs settled that suit out of court just 24 hours after Ventura filed her paperwork. However, hers wasn’t the first allegation of abuse—for over a decade, stories have haunted Puff from the courtroom to the streets. These accusations have surfaced from Wendy Williams to Combs’ former employees to Al. B Sure defending the late Kim Porter to models who have retained their own attorneys. Meanwhile, the internet is walking down memory lane as it revisits some of Diddy’s most controversial moments. The list of rumors and allegations is enough for a miniseries, but we’re gathering just a few of the most discussed from the life of Sean Combs that have kept him in infamy.
Notorious B.I.G.’s Murder
In March 1997, Hip Hop suffered a great loss when Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was fatally gunned down in Los Angeles. For decades, speculation has circulated in the industry regarding Biggie’s death, and some even named Combs in rumors of a plot. Then, Rolling Stone released an exposé that shook the foundation of the case—they purported Wallace wanted out of his Bad Boy contract and was working on his exit from the label. The publication further stated that Biggie turned to his legal team to gain rights to his publishing, and there was a covert battle between Puff and Big about the concerns.
Upon news of Biggie’s death, RS claimed that Combs capitalized on the tragedy for financial gain. Rolling Stone approached Bad Boy for a magazine cover just months after Big’s murder. However, Kirk Burrowes, who co-founded the label and was acting as president of the company at the time, said that Diddy didn’t want Big on the cover. Instead, Combs graced the August 1997 issue, with Burrowes alleging that Diddy wanted to promote his debut album, No Way Out. Meanwhile, Biggie’s murder officially remains unsolved, although there is still gossip involving Combs, Suge Knight, and a host of characters.
The Assault On Steve Stoute
Mega music executive Steve Stoute also had his name tied up in Diddy’s madness, albeit back in 1998. At that time, Stoute was acting as Nas’ manager, and it was then that he reportedly had a heated altercation with Combs. According to The Los Angeles Times, Stoute recalled he and Diddy exchanging words on the music video set of “Hate Me Now.” As the story goes, the idea for the video was for Combs to be depicted as a crucified Christ. Diddy wanted the scene axed, but somehow, it wasn’t removed. This reportedly angered Combs, who, Stoute said, showed up at his office and went after him with a champagne bottle. Stoute alleged that during the attack, his jaw and arm were broken.
The altercation resulted in Diddy receiving assault charges, but he denied any bones were damaged. Combs would later speak with MTV about the incident, claiming he apologized to Stoute. He also stated he “disappointed myself” as well as the “Hip Hop community.” Combs added, “Because everything I do, I’m trying to be a team player in taking Hip Hop to the next level.” Later, Diddy pleaded guilty to harassment and was ordered to take an anger management course.
This story has resurfaced after famed journalist Touré revisited the tale in a TikTok video. According to the clip, Danyel Smith was an editor at Vibe magazine in 1995 when Diddy graced the cover. She actually previously shared this story with The New York Times, claiming that days following the cover photo shoot, Combs reached out demanding to see the images before they were published. Smith denied the request because it wasn’t Vibe‘s protocol—along with most magazines. After being rejected, Smith stated she heard through the grapevine that Combs planned to visit Vibe‘s offices in an effort to force her hand. Days later, Smith alleged that Diddy showed up irate, requesting to see her immediately while searching for her. Smith remarked she was doing her best to avoid the upset mogul and managed to sneak out of the back door and hail a cab home.
This wasn’t the saga’s end; Puff allegedly called again the next day, wanting to see the pictures. Smith once again said no, and it was then that she claimed he threatened to “see you dead in the trunk of a car.” Combs is also accused of telling her he knew her exact location at that moment, and Smith said she wasn’t taking any chances. She contacted her attorney, resulting in the mega-producer issuing an apology. Again, one would think this is the conclusion of a wild story, but according to Smith, within days, there was another controversy. She stated that when she returned to work, the servers that held all the information for Diddy’s Vibe issue were no longer there. They were purportedly stolen, but despite the setback, the issue was published.
The Club Shooting Which Landed Shyne In Jail
Probably one of the most significant controversies in Combs’ career is tied to Moses “Shyne” Barrow. Shyne was an emerging artist under the Bad Boy umbrella, with his deep, captivating cadence that caught the attention of both fans and the industry. However, a night out at the club in December 1999 would derail Shyne’s career after it turned into a shooting that injured three people. Now, what occurred that evening has been under speculation for years. What is known is there was an altercation that escalated into someone pulling out a firearm—and Shyne was accused of having his finger on the trigger.
Shyne and Diddy faced charges related to the shooting, but the latter was acquitted despite authorities claiming they found weapons in his vehicle. Yet, Shyne wasn’t so lucky and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Since then, he has turned his life around after returning to Belize. Now an activist and politician, Shyne has left his Hip Hop life behind him. However, he has reunited with Diddy on stage at least twice since 2022. After learning of Combs’ recent arrest, Shyne spoke with reporters to share his thoughts. He said this wasn’t someone “who I vacationed with and someone who I enjoyed this great, intimate relationship of brotherhood. This is someone who destroyed my life.”
Drama Over Artists’ Publishing Rights
Over the years, several Bad Boy artists have come forward with complaints over their former label head not budging on giving them their publishing rights. Several of the Golden Era of Hip Hop hitmakers like Mase, members of 112 and Danity Kane, and others reportedly petitioned Combs for control of their publishing, to no avail. Pertaining to Mase, the Harlem World rapper took his grievances to the internet, publicly calling out his former friend. Following much controversy and scandal, Diddy decided to give his former artists their publishing rights in 2023. The move was praised by those who have complained throughout the years, aside from former Danity Kane singer Aubrey O’Day. The Making the Band star has long spoken out against Combs, even stating that in order to receive her publishing, she was allegedly told she needed to agree to no longer speak critically of Puff. In light of his federal charges, O’Day has celebrated his arrest.
Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit
Two weeks ago, Combs was hit with another lawsuit, this time from former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard. Years ago, during an interview with Hot97, Richard seemingly praised Diddy and spoke about being loyal to him for helping develop her career on Making the Band. However, there were rumors of misdealings and ill feelings behind the scenes, and her recent lawsuit was yet another that stopped the industry in its tracks.
According to Richard’s court documents, she has accused Combs of physical violence and intimidation. She specifically named alleged incidents, including one involving Cassie Ventura. Richard stated she was at a dinner with Jimmy Iovine, Ne-Yo, and Usher, and it was there that Diddy allegedly punched Cassie in front of the guests, and no one moved or came to the singer’s aid. Richard also stated that she witnessed Combs threaten Ventura, choke her, and drag her upstairs. Richard also claimed Diddy locked her in a car for hours, “manipulated her” by threatening her career, and tried to convince her that women in the industry would have to face “abuse and exploitation” to be successful.
Further, Richard’s suit also included mentions of Diddy’s infamous parties, or as the federal authorities have called them, “freak offs.” The singer stated that she witnessed these events with “passed out” women who were alleged victims to Combs and his friends, who “performed sexual acts on them.” Moreover, Richard said she was violated when Combs allegedly grabbed her “bare buttocks” while she was in a changing room, even attempting to “touch her breasts.” When she continued to deny his advances, Richard claimed Diddy stifled her career. The lawsuit is ongoing.
His Relationship With Cassie
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Cassie (L) and recording artist Sean “Diddy” Combs attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Last year, Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy, unraveling a bevy of allegations of abuse throughout their 11-year relationship. These accusations included rape, physical violence, intimidation, manipulation, and forcing her to engage in sexual acts with male escorts. Additionally, there was a story about an artist whose car was blown up because Diddy supposedly believed he and Cassie were dating after a breakup. Kid Cudi would later come forward to confirm that he was, indeed, the man in question, and the incident did occur. Diddy quickly settled the lawsuit but accused Cassie of previously attempting to blackmail him for millions. Through his lawyer, he denied the allegations.
Then, earlier this year, a video of Diddy and Cassie surfaced, again thrusting them into infamy. The surveillance footage was from a hotel, showing Cassie making her way to an elevator before Combs is seen running after her, dragging her by her hair, punching her, and kicking her while she was on the ground. Cassie further speculated in her lawsuit that Diddy paid off certain hotel workers to suppress the video evidence.
Scandal Over Fight With J. Cole Over Kendrick Lamar
This controversy resurfaced in the thick of Kendrick Lamar’s recent outpouring of diss tracks against Drake. After J. Cole swiftly removed himself from the brewing beef, fans hopped online to revisit the 2013 rumor of Cole and Combs getting into a physical altercation. The alleged event reportedly took place at an afterparty for the MTV Video Music Awards. Combs was said to have been liquored up when he confronted Cole about Lamar dubbing himself the “King of New York” on a track. K. Dot was also at the event, and Diddy allegedly attempted to pour a drink on him before Cole stepped in. Things escalated and became physical, claimed sources, but it was mainly pushing more than fisticuffs.
CCNY Controversy
In 1991, the City College of New York became the scene of a fatal stampede. Diddy was all set for a promoted celebrity basketball game and impending concert in the packed gymnasium with a capacity of 2,730. However, fans stormed the location, and at least 5,000 people were in attendance, according to reports. Things became so out of control that officials stopped letting in guests as there wasn’t enough security to stave off the crowd. Closed doors didn’t stop those on the outside from trying to make their way in, eventually breaking down the barriers. The stampede resulted in over two dozen people being injured and nine others losing their lives. Much like Travis Scott faced at Astroworld, Combs was hit with several lawsuits from victims and family members of the deceased.
Usher’s Comments About Living With Diddy During His Youth
When young artists enter the music industry, many parents allow their children to live with high-profile producers or executives as they are developed. This happened with Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri, Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun, and Usher with Diddy. Of the latter pair, in 2016, Usher reflected on his time at Diddy’s home when he was 13 and 14 years old. While on The Howard Stern Show, Usher recalled, “There were very curious things taking place.” He spoke about the late-night to early-morning parties Combs would host with his celebrity friends. The Grammy winner also suggested that the women who frequented these events flirted with the rising star.
Diddy Assaulting UCLA Coach Over Son, Justin Combs
Pride was illuminated by the Combs family when Diddy’s son Justin was accepted to the UCLA football team. However, in 2015, it was reported that Diddy got into a physical altercation with the then-assistant football coach, Sal Alosi. It was said that Diddy was less than thrilled when Alosi criticized Justin, leading to an argument later in the coach’s office. The mogul was accused of grabbing Alosi and throwing a kettlebell at another employee. It was rumored that Diddy had to be physically removed from the location, but Combs denied the allegations via his representative. Yet, Diddy was still arrested for assault, but charges were not filed against him. He would later speak on the incident during an interview with The Breakfast Club, which you can watch above.
Diddy accusations have become similar to newspapers, in that there’s seemingly a new one every day. The Bad Boy founder has been abandoned by virtually everyone who was close to him in the industry. Except for his children. They have continued to defend their father in the media. While Diddy sits behind bars, the Combs family have issued a statement dismissing the recent book credited to their late mother, Kim Porter. They claim the book spreads “false rumors,” and does not reflect the experiences or Porter’s opinion of Diddy.
Four of Diddy’s children issued a joint statement on September 24. King Combs, Quincy Brown, and the mogul’s twin daughters, Jessie James and D’Lila Star, were credited. The statement dealt explicitly with the controversial book Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice. They claimed that nothing stated in the book is accurate, and are offended by the portrait it paints of their family. “Claims that our mother wrote a book are simply untrue,” the family explained. “She did not, and anyone claiming to have a manuscript is misrepresenting themselves.” The Combs children also asserted that anyone speaking on behalf of their late mother should not be trusted.
“Any so-called ‘friend’ speaking on behalf of our mom or her family is not a friend,” they added. This is an extremely important clarification, as several people have come forth and claimed to know Porter’s “true” feelings about Diddy. The Combs family concluded their statement by asking fans to respect the legacy their mother left behind. “We ask that everyone please respect our mother, Kim Porter,” they wrote. “And hold her legacy in high regard.” It’s a heartbreaking statement to read in its entirety. Especially given the context of the man who wrote Porter’s so-called “memoir.”
Chris Todd, born Todd Christopher Guzze, told Rolling Stone he is behind the book. He told the outlet that he believed the facts reported are real. Todd admitted, however, he didn’t know for sure. “If somebody put my feet to the fire and they said, ‘Life or death, is that book real?’ I have to say I don’t know,” he stated. “But it’s real enough to me.” Despite Todd’s uncertainty and the pleas of the Combs family, Kim’s Lost Words is currently number one on Amazon.
Diddy has become hip hop’s Jeffrey Epstein. The Bad Boy founder was ubiquitous to the genre for over three decades, and subsequently rubbed shoulders with every rapper who was even moderately hot for a time. Seriously. If you google Diddy + a rapper from 1991 to today, chances are high you’ll find multiple results. Soulja Boy is no exception. The influential rapper doesn’t have ties to Diddy’s harrowing “Freak Off” parties, but he told Twitter followers that he hung out with the mogul one time.
Soulja Boy provided some context, but remained purposely vague about what he saw and heard. “I got a good story about one time I was chillin with Diddy and Cassie,” he tweeted on September 24. The rapper then went into engagement mode, and asked followers if he should share. “Should I tell it,” he asked. It’s possible Soulja Boy is making something up for the sake of generating attention, but it’s also possible he did experience some disturbing Diddy behavior. He’d be part of a long, long list if so. Soulja claimed that he was shocked by the way the Bad Boy founder behaved in his company, given that they didn’t know each other well. “That n**ga said some crazy sh*t,” he claimed.
Soulja Boy has had plenty to say about the Diddy controversy. Prior to teasing his own experience, the rapper called out the mogul for his alleged crimes. He also told his followers that he would’ve physically attacked Diddy if Diddy tried to make any moves on him. “If Diddy ever tried me,” he tweeted. “Like any of these gay rappers I would have killed his b*tch a*s.” Soulja Boy had harsh words for Diddy well before the mogul was arrested. He called out the mogul and clowned his allegedly close relationship with Meek Mill. “I ain’t on that Meek Mill-Diddy sh*t,” he told IG Live viewers. “I ain’t on no Diddy sh*t, man.
This is far cry from the Soulja Boy who praised Diddy during a 2022 Instagram Live. The rapper told the fans that he was retiring from music to pursue a career as an actor. He then claimed to be working on a project with Revolt TV, the brand previously co-owned by Diddy. “2022,” he explained. “My new TV show coming out January 21 [with] Revolt TV, shout-out to P. Diddy.” The show, titled The Life of Draco, aired for a single season.
Diddy is the subject of even more heinous accusations. In a lawsuit obtained by PEOPLE, Diddy and his former bodyguard are accused of sexual assault, which was recorded on video and now leads to suicidal thoughts.
According to a complaint and demand for a trial filed on Sept. 24 in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York, a woman named Thalia Graves, she was stated that the embattled mogul and his guard, Joseph Sherman, raped her at a Bad Boy Records studio in summer 2001.
Graves spoke about the incident during a press conference, stating she was left feeling “worthless and isolated” after the incident. Today, she said she suffered from PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, and more.
“It’s a pain that reaches into your very core,” she said, “this has taken a toll on my mental health.
“I’m glad Diddy is locked up but that’s a temporary feeling of relief.”
Graves is represented by attorney Gloria Allred, who expressed that her client will seek compensatory and punitive damages for the attack that occurred when she was 25. Graves states she was dating a Combs employee at the time, stating she was lured into an isolated place and given a drink that was laced and caused her to lose consciousness. She said she awoke “bound and restrained” and eventually “anally and vaginally raped.”
Graves stated she found out in Nov. 2023 that the rape was recorded as Combs and Sherman would “show the video of the rape to others over the years and through to the present and/or sold the video as pornography.”
A hearing for this case is set for Oct. 9 at 2 p.m.
Diddy is going to be trending for maybe the rest of the year if people continue to dig up old clips. According to AllHipHop, pop culture account Pop Base has just dusted off a 1999 interview in which Diddy is once again talking about his parties. This ET sit-down is really trippy due to the fact that the music mogul pretty much predicts his future. “They won’t even give me a permit for the parties, man. They don’t want me to throw the parties no more. But we ain’t gon’ stop. We gon’ keep having fun, bringing people together from all walks of life”, he begins.
“You’re gonna hear about my parties, they’re gonna be shutting them down, they gon’ probably be arresting me, doing all types of crazy things just ‘cuz we want to have a good time”. He even goes on to say that people who aren’t really in the know are a little put off by them. “It’s a lot of people out there that feel intimidated”, Diddy explains. However, he continues to say in the interview that they are there to bring people together “from all walks of life”.
This 25-year-old recording is still very jaw-dropping, but not as bad as his 2002 appearance on Conan O’Brien’s show. In that chat, Diddy creepily detailed all of the essentials that make up his infamous parties. “You need some water… a lot of ladies drink water at parties so if you don’t have what they need then they gon’ leave… gotta keep ’em there… You need locks on the doors… you don’t have no air conditioning… Heat affects the alcohol, it also makes everybody get a little more comfortable and loose. It builds up a nice little sweat”. Diddy was really not doing himself any favors back in the day.
What are your thoughts on Diddy talking about potentially getting arrested for his parties in 1999? Is it wild to see how many times this current ongoing story was foreshadowed? What do you think is going to happen to Diddy? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Diddy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the world of music.
Drake is a movie fan. He got his start as an actor, and has made several references to movies in his lyrics. He also likes taking movie clips out of context and posting them on Instagram. The 6 God did exactly that during the Kendrick Lamar battle. He decided to fire up another reference for fans on September 23. The rapper posted screenshots from the 2015 dramedy The Big Short on his burner IG account. The specific dialogue had fans thinking he was addressing the recent Diddy scandal.
The screenshots in question are of Ryan Gosling’s character in The Big Short. The character makes a clear distinction between what he does and what his peers do when they’re off the clock. “I never hung out with these idiots after work, ever,” the character states. “I had fashion friends.” Drake is very clearly drawing a line between him and other rappers. And given the rumors that several rappers participated in Diddy’s “freak off” parties, the timing appears intentional. Drake has not addressed the Diddy situation publicly. There has definitely been no love lost between him and the Bad Boy founder over the years, though.
Drake and Diddy have had tension dating back to 2014. The former snatched a microphone out of Diddy’s hand during a live performance, and the clip went viral. There was also debate as to whether Drake snatched the beat from “0 to 100” from Diddy. Things got even crazier when The Game talked with Vlad TV about an alleged “hit” that the Bad Boy founder put out on Drake. The Compton icon also accused Diddy of punching Drake during a particularly heated interaction.
Diddy denied these claims during his 2014 appearance on The Breakfast Club. “I did not put hands on Drake and I do not want any problems with Drake,” he asserted. “Drake is…right now. That’s all I have to say. He’s putting in his work.” The 6 God did not seem to agree with Diddy’s friendly read of the situation. The rapper took subliminal shots at Diddy on his 2016 song “4PM In Calabasas.” He references Diddy’s flow and bars on “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down.” He also flip’s Diddy’s signature ad-lib into a diss. “Take that, take that no love in they heart so they fake that,” he spits.
It’s not a good time to be linked to Diddy. The Bad Boy mogul is the most reviled person in music at the moment. He’s been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, and is facing a possible life sentence in prison if convicted. Meek Mill had an especially close relationship with Diddy in the years leading up to the latter’s downfall. The two artists were even seen wearing matching outfits at various events. Meek is trying to create distance between himself and the so-called “Diddler,” however. We can’t say we blame him.
Meek Mill took to Twitter on September 23 to downplay his closeness with Diddy. He went as far as to claim that he wanted to launch an investigation. The implication being that his association with the Bad Boy mogul is something that has been largely fabricated. “I wanna hire an investigative team 100k cash,” he tweeted. “To find out every specific detail involving meek mill name to ‘Diddy’ Case.” Meek Mill then suggested that the powers that be are trying to take him down by connecting him to the man formerly known as Puff Daddy. “I also want them to look at who is powering the media,” the rapper explained. “Involving ‘Meek’ anything to do with buddy.”
I wanna hire an investigative team 100k cash to find out every specific detail involving meek mill name to “Diddy” Case…. I also want them to look at who is powering the media involving “meek” anything to do with buddy! “Something not right”
The streets know wassup with me thats not the case….We talking about business side ,somebody powering these bad campaigns with “meeek mill” again I got 100k for a thorough investigation of who’s powering and how exactly my name connect to this…
Meek Mill is not the most cogent tweeter, but he did end things on a pointedly ominous note. He simply wrote “something not right.” He included the phrase in quotes, as though he was quoting someone else. Minutes later, the rapper doubled down on his request. “Again, I got 100k for a thorough investigation of who’s powering and how exactly my name connect to this,” he wrote. Meek Mill also took the additional space afforded him to assert that he’s not involved in any of Diddy’s alleged criminal behavior. “Streets know wassup with me thats not the case,” Meek asserted. “We talking about business side, somebody powering these bad campaigns.”
Meek Mill’s assertions did not do much to dissuade fans. The rapper has been photographed with Diddy in countless social situations over the years. There was also reference to a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj in court documents involving Diddy back in March. The specificity of these identifiers point to Meek Mill, but the rapper insisted it wasn’t him. He fired back at fans on Twitter by claiming he was not in Diddy’s company during the specific dates cited in the documents. Time will eventually prove whether he is telling the truth.
Streaming numbers fluctuate all the time. Very rarely do they go up during a controversial time for an artist, though. Sure, there’s a few outliers, but it happens once in a blue moon. Diddy happens to be one of those cases, as his streaming numbers are seeing a nice bump, according to Luminate (via TMZ). The in-demand data and analytics company says that since his arrest/indictment, there’s been a 18.3% increase. At the time of writing, he’s at just over 9.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. There could be a handful of explanations for this, so let’s briefly analyze them.
One could be that the internet is trying to uncover any sort of incriminating/revealing lyrics or themes in his music. With how many old clips from interviews, TV shows, and more that hip-hop sleuths are rediscovering, we could certainly those same people checking out his large discography. The other potential is that he’s just got a lot of loyal listeners out there who like to “separate the artist from the person”.
Kanye West may not be the most ideal comparison. But given how constantly he’s ruffling feathers it does warrant some consideration. He’s so massive that no matter what he does, fans are going to come back for more. Diddy may not be as talented or have as many individual hits as Ye, but he’s got tons of influence overall. Outside of his Michigan inmate lawsuit win, this could be the last small W for Diddy.
What are your thoughts on Diddy’s streaming numbers increasing amid his arrest? Do you think people are revisiting his catalog to find incriminating lyrics? Or do you think there are just supporters out there just bumping his stuff out of pure love? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Diddy and his arrest. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the world of music.
With every passing day since Diddy’s arrest on September 16, we continue to learn increasingly more disturbing information. From alleged text messages from some of his victims, to the supposed items that were taken during the home raids, every new chunk of evidence seems to dig a deeper hole for the embattled mogul. People on the internet are even finding potentially incriminating quotes and clips. What we are trying to say is that there is so much working against the Bad Boy boss right now and it could all lead to a life in solitary confinement. One of those things are the alleged “Freak Off” parties that Diddy threw.
These are one of the most damning allegations for many reasons but hearing him talk about them all but confirms that they were real. An X (formerly Twitter) user by the name of TaraBull, unearthed a 2002 interview clip with former late night show host Conan O’Brien. Below you can hear Diddy describe the essential things that he has at these alleged “Freak Offs”. “We need alcohol… alcohols”, he begins. Conan then recaps with a quick summary before his guest can go on, “You need the ladies, you need the booze”. Diddy then continues, “You need some water… a lot of ladies drink water at parties so if you don’t have what they need then they gon’ leave… gotta keep ’em there”.
In 2002 Sean “P. Diddy” Combs explained to Conan O’Brien his “Freakouts” – Including seducing women with liquor – Making sure bedroom doors on them were always locked while restricting air conditioning in their rooms while claiming “It depends on the way you look at it”
Then, things get increasingly more spine-tingling, and not in a good way. “You need locks on the doors”, he adds as the then oblivious audience laughs. However, to Conan’s credit he did question the requirement of locks. “It is sounding kind of dangerous now”. But Diddy downplays it as “a little kinky”. Then, he goes on, “Check it out, you need a lot of heat… you don’t have no air conditioning… Heat affects the alcohol, it also makes everybody get a little more comfortable and loose. It builds up a nice little sweat”. Conan then checks him again, pointing out that it sounds “disgusting”. But once again, Diddy petrifyingly looks at it as not a big deal at all. “Depends on the way you look at it”, he says as the people burst into laughter again. Overall, the clip is just one minute, but it feels like an hour based on the content of it.
What are your thoughts on this clip of Diddy appearing to explain his “Freak Offs”? How disturbing is this given his current situation? Do you think any of these old videos could be used as evidence against him in court? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Diddy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
that nigga said some crazy shit
with “meeek mill” again I got 100k for a thorough investigation of who’s powering and how exactly my name connect to this…