Marlon Wayans had been to a Diddy party but left before it got too late. Appearing on Club Shay Shay, Wayans revealed he went to “plenty” parties, but “I left early.”
“I swear to you, I’ve never seen…I’ve never seen it. I’ve never seen it,” Wayans said. “Those aren’t the type of parties that I go to. I don’t frequent those type of parties and even if I go, like I said I’ve never seen any of this.”
The legal troubles surrounding Bad Boy Entertainment CEO Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have taken a significant turn as federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York intensify their investigation. Earlier this year, former Bad Boy music producer Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones filed a $30 million civil lawsuit against Diddy, alleging that 50 Cent’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his child, Daphne Joy, was involved in Diddy’s alleged trafficking ring. Now, it appears the feds are digging deeper to uncover more about the accusations.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, federal authorities have issued a subpoena to a luxurious Miami hotel, demanding a wide array of records linked to Diddy, Daphne Joy, and other associates of the hip-hop mogul. The subpoena, which focuses on the period from January 1, 2008, to the present, seeks extensive information including reservation records, check-in and check-out dates, room numbers, guest preferences and requests, and billing details.
But the investigation doesn’t stop there. The subpoena also requests email and mailing addresses, phone numbers, and payment methods used by Diddy, Daphne Joy, and others, whether it be cash or credit. Additionally, federal prosecutors have asked for computer IP addresses, logins, identification copies, and even vehicle information connected to the individuals involved. Furthermore, the feds are inquiring about any surveillance footage the hotel might have, potentially seeking to piece together a clearer picture of the activities and interactions that took place.
This latest development signals that authorities are far from finished with their investigation into Diddy, with the new subpoena issued just weeks ago. As the probe continues, the legal landscape for the Bad Boy CEO becomes increasingly complex, with potential implications for his personal and professional life.
As of now, both Diddy and Daphne Joy have yet to publicly respond to the latest subpoena and the ongoing investigation.
Federal authorities have been trying to get a criminal indictment against Diddy since his legal trouble began earlier this year and now a grand jury subpoena is being issued for information regarding a hotel in Florida and Diddy’s ex, Daphne Joy.
Federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York obtained a subpoena a couple of weeks ago, ordering the swanky hotel to cough up all documents related to Diddy and Daphne Joy from 2001 up until the present, including reservation records such as check-in and check-out dates, room numbers, guest preferences and requests, and billing information, including room service. Feds also requested emails/ mailing addresses and phone numbers and with forms of payment, such as cash and/or credit cards.
Authorities’ requests have become even more specific, asking for computer IP addresses and logins for the individuals, as well as copies of their IDs and vehicle registrations.
In March, it was reported that Diddy’s Miami and Los Angeles mansions were raided by federal authorities due to an investigation into Diddy’s involvement in alleged sex and narcotics trafficking. Also, it has been confirmed that a grand jury has been empaneled to hear evidence and witnesses were notified they could be called to testify in the Southern District of New York.
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Bad Boy Entertainment CEO, Sean “Diddy” Combs, is fighting back against a $30 million civil lawsuit filed by former Bad Boy music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. This week, Diddy filed to dismiss the lawsuit, calling Jones’s allegations “blatant falsehoods.” However, Jones is standing by his claims, painting a grim picture of his experiences working with the music mogul.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Jones did not mince words when describing Combs, referring to him as a “monster” who would go to any lengths to get what he wants. “He doesn’t take no for an answer,” Jones told the magazine. “He [told me] himself, ‘I’ll smack my mama.’ Anybody who can say that even jokingly is a monster. He’s nothing to be played with. For a person whose brand is Love Records, and changed their name to Love and named their kid Love, he doesn’t show love. He’s just marketing.”
Jones, who was once part of Diddy’s inner circle, shared disturbing details about his time with the Bad Boy founder. He characterized Combs as more of an executive than a musician and alleged that his abuse began after he started understanding Combs’s ear for producing music. Jones recounted an unsettling experience at a Thanksgiving dinner where he believed everyone present had signed nondisclosure agreements to maintain silence.
“About 10 minutes later, Puff comes rolling in with Yung Miami and others following behind. Assistants were lighting candles, giving us cocktails,” Jones recalled. “He went in his bathroom attached to the studio and summoned me and DeForrest. He asked me if I had a $100 bill. There were three white lines on the sink. He was asking me to do something I’ve never done before. It was awkward. He was trying to get me to do some drugs. I don’t want to judge anybody, but that’s at the top of my list of things I’m afraid to do.”
According to Jones’s legal filing, this was just the tip of the iceberg. He claims to have witnessed several crimes while working closely with Combs, including an accusation that the mogul was involved in a shooting at a recording studio in 2022. Jones asserts that due to Combs’s powerful influence in the music industry, he has been forced into hiding and is unable to get any of his music picked up or distributed.
As the legal battle unfolds, the stark contrast between Jones’s allegations and Diddy’s public persona—as a businessman who rebranded himself under the “Love” moniker—continues to raise eyebrows. Diddy’s legal team has yet to comment further on the dismissal motion.
Newly unsealed legal documents have shed light on an unexpected connection between two of the most influential figures in business and entertainment: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Elon Musk. According to TMZ, the Bad Boy Entertainment CEO was one of the investors who helped Musk acquire Twitter, now rebranded as X, for a staggering $44 billion in 2022.
The documents, made public on Wednesday, list nearly 100 entities as shareholders in the platform. Diddy’s involvement is noted under ‘Sean Combs Capital, LLC,’ alongside other high-profile names such as hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, and Twitter’s original founder, Jack Dorsey.
While the exact amount Diddy invested in the platform remains unclear, this revelation comes at a time when the music mogul is facing serious legal troubles. Diddy, once a dominant force in the music industry, is now embroiled in sexual trafficking and assault allegations, casting a shadow over his once-glittering reputation.
The disclosure of this list follows a motion filed by independent tech journalist Jacob Silverman, who sought transparency on the matter in the public’s interest. The unsealing of the shareholders’ list also coincides with ongoing legal battles between former Twitter employees and the company, who claim that Twitter violated their arbitration agreements after Musk’s takeover.
Diddy and Musk’s relationship isn’t entirely new, as the two were spotted together at a Dave Chappelle comedy show in 2022. However, the full extent of Diddy’s financial involvement in Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has only now come to light.
As of August 2024, it remains unclear who among these investors still holds shares in the company. With both men navigating turbulent times—Musk with the challenges of his X rebranding and Diddy with his legal issues—this revelation adds another layer of complexity to their public narratives.
According to a newly unsealed list of the platform’s shareholders which was first unveiled by The Washington Post, troubled Bad Boy founder Diddy was one of the investors who helped Elon Musk turn Twitter into X after he purchased it for $44B in 2022.
The document, which went public today(August 22), lists almost 100 entities as part-owners, with Diddy listed under the name ‘Sean Combs Capital, LLC’ alongside other notable names such as Bill Ackman, Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.
How much Diddy invested into isn’t clear and names of current company shareholders are not known to the public.
The full revealing comes after U.S. District Judge Susan Illston initially granted a motion filed by independent tech journalist Jacob Silverman.
Silverman stated he was seeking transparency in the best interest of the public. Former Twitter employees have alleged in court the company violated their arbitration agreements by not paying certain fees after Musk took over, forcing the company to file for the sealed list.
50 Cent is already a titan in television and film, so why is he taking on the project of a Diddy docuseries? His answer, “Why wouldn’t I.”
In a cover story with Us Weekly highlighting the development of his legacy and empire and simply “how I got rich,” 50 details the reasoning behind making Diddy’s story his next venture.
“I’m the only person in hip-hop culture that has produced any hit television,” 50 said. “Why wouldn’t I be the person to produce it? And I’m not on the tapes. [Party videotapes were reportedly found after search warrants were executed on Diddy’s homes.] See, some of the people who have been around in the culture who are not saying anything — that’s because they’ve been to the parties, [and] they don’t know what part of their experiences are on tape. So it keeps them quiet and it looks like I’m the only guy, but I’ve been [saying] for years that something’s not right.”
TMZ reported first that Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s “Diddy Do It” will be a multi-part documentary. Word is Netflix won out on a hotly contested bidding war to secure the rights to the project.
With the sexual assault allegations piling up against Diddy, the horrific video that surfaced, and the new claim that just came to light Tuesday, this documentary is shaping up to be one for the ages. Sadly, we recognize the alleged and confirmed victims, namely Cassie Ventura, who were all brave enough to speak out against Combs, may be subjected to reliving their nightmares with so much attention being given to projects like Jackson’s documentary.
“Diddy Do It” is being produced through Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television Studios. Several networks and, get this, all of the streaming platforms were vying for the rights to the multi-part series. It looks like the series is poised to premiere on the world’s biggest streamer soon, but no date has been announced.
Synthetic drugs have long wreaked havoc on communities worldwide, and “Tuci” or “Tusi,” also known as “Pink Cocaine,” is the latest substance to surge in the market. Originating in Colombia, Tusi became a hot topic of conversation after the drug was mentioned in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr.’s lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Jones made shocking allegations in court documents, including accusing Diddy of hosting wild, drug-fueled parties where sexual assaults took place.
According to Jones, Diddy hired a “mule” named Brendan Paul who “procured, transported and distributed ecstasy, cocaine, GHB, ketamine, marijuana, mushrooms, and tuci by packing these substances in their carry-on luggage and going through TSA.” Further, Jones named Yung Miami as someone who helped transport the drug to the Bad Boy mogul. The bright pink substance’s look appeals to users, but because it is a relatively newer drug, its long-term effects have yet to be studied.
What Exactly Is Tusi?
A man prepares a powder known as Tussi or pink cocaine in Medellin, Colombia, on April 2, 2022. – Three decades after Pablo Escobar’s shot body was left on a Medellin rooftop, drug trafficking continues and, at present, markets for flavored cocaine, local crack, pharmaceutical drugs and ketamine-based hallucinogens are rife for in his hometown. (Photo by JOAQUIN SARMIENTO / AFP) (Photo by JOAQUIN SARMIENTO/AFP via Getty Images)
Pink cocaine may have surfaced in Colombia, but its ties to Europe can’t be ignored. The National Library of Medicine reported that tusi is named after “2C,” a list of psychedelic phenethylamines that “rarely contains 2C series drugs.” They write, “The majority of tusi samples contain ketamine, often combined with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methamphetamine, cocaine, opioids, and/or new psychoactive substances.” Fentanyl is also used to make the mixture. Moreover, even someone who had “unintentional exposure” is at risk.
Those “new psychoactive substances” mentioned, or NPS, have also puzzled authorities. WebMD reports that NPS drugs are challenging to test because their chemical makeup differs. Because of the nickname “Pink Cocaine,” some have simply believed the drug is a food-coloring version of the typically white drug. However, researchers say tusi may not be cocaine at all, but it will definitely be a combination of some of the most popular and dangerous street drugs. “Certainly, any customer would assume that there would be cocaine in something marketed as ‘pink cocaine,’” New York City Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan said, per Newsweek. “But it’s interesting how rarely we actually find it.” There is also evidence that tusi can contain bath salts, caffeine, LSD, or mescaline.
How Does The Drug Make Users Feel?
Brennan added that “the primary concern is for the users,” especially considering the drug isn’t consistent in its makeup. Tusi contains both depressants and stimulants, shocking one’s system and causing a series of potentially deadly effects. “Cocaine is a stimulant, and someone who is expecting to get cocaine may know how it affects their body or their tolerance,” said Brennan of the “speedball” concoction. “Ketamine is something completely different. It’s an anesthetic, a sedative and it has hallucinogenic properties as well.”
Additionally, it’s reported that a tusi “high” stays anywhere from one to three hours but could last as long as eight. Users have noted that the illegal drug intensifies their senses, makes them feel elated, and quickens heart rates. These observations vary due to the unknown makeup of each batch of the drugs.
The Side Effects Of Tusi
A man prepares a powder known as Tussi or pink cocaine in Medellin, Colombia, on April 2, 2022. – Three decades after Pablo Escobar’s shot body was left on a Medellin rooftop, drug trafficking continues and, at present, markets for flavored cocaine, local crack, pharmaceutical drugs and ketamine-based hallucinogens are rife for in his hometown. (Photo by JOAQUIN SARMIENTO / AFP) (Photo by JOAQUIN SARMIENTO/AFP via Getty Images)
Like all street drugs, the side effects of tusi can be fatal. Factors including drug tolerance, physical stature, how much is used (and frequency), as well as what is in tusi can influence these harmful effects. Aside from the “happy high” that tusi provides, the downsides include confusion, stomach sickness, hallucinations, changes in breathing, a drop in body temperature, feeling agitated, or even seizures. Long-term use can also cause changes in your brain and permanent impairment of blood vessels. Cardiac arrests have also been reported, primarily caused by “excited delirium.”
“The person who thinks they’re getting cocaine and ends up getting a pretty strong dose of ketamine may be completely knocked out,” Brennan said. “The effect on them is not going to be what they would’ve expected, and they may not be prepared in any way shape or form for that kind of reaction. It’s dangerous.” Further, prolonged tusi use can also result in depression, anxiety, personality shifts, and changes in sleep patterns.
Huge Drug Busts Are Increasing
Over the last few years, there have been increasing raids and arrests connected with pink cocaine. Reports state that California and New York were locations of crackdowns as the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America were monitored for four months this year. Over 140 pounds of tusi was seized during this time. The U.S. Coast Guard has been diligent in these patrols, capturing several illicit drugs, including tusi, worth upward of $2 billion on the streets.
The February and March busts resulted in the arrests of five people who face federal charges. The Coast Guard’s 11th district commander, Rear Admiral Andrew Sugimoto, said in a statement, “The effort put in while interdicting more than 33,000 pounds of cocaine in a few weeks’ time is unparalleled.” He added, “We will continue our commitment to stopping these criminals and the vast amounts of drugs they attempt to bring into our country.”
Meanwhile, Brennan detailed her first run-in with tusi when 51-year-old Carlos Asturias was arrested in January 2023. He was reportedly pulled over for a traffic stop and found to have 10 pounds of pink cocaine in a bag. However, further testing showed that the drug was pure ketamine.
Authorities Have Linked Tusi Trafficking To A Venezuelan Gang
Yesterday, it was reported out of Denver, Colorado, that a jewelry heist was connected to Tren de Argua, an infamous gang out of Venezuela. Several men were said to have held up the family-owned business at gunpoint, beating two women who worked at the location and dragging them by their hair. It’s believed the same gang is also a major player in trafficking tusi into the U.S. Law enforcement officials also claim that the drug is moving quickly underground through clubs and concerts.
There is also speculation about a Mexican cartel distributing the drug as well. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stated in a threat examination, “The Mexican government has not disclosed the seizure of any tusi labs in Mexico, but the Sinaloa Cartel is capable of importing large quantities of ketamine from China to facilitate tusi production in Mexico.” It is also believed that traffickers are organizing music events for the sole purpose of dispersing tusi to the masses.
A Teen Died After His Drink Was Spiked With Tusi
Several global reports have also highlighted a particularly devastating incident out of Spain. It has been shared that a 14-year-old boy and two friends encountered someone on Instagram and later scheduled an in-person meeting in Madrid. While there, the teen drank a Red Bull that was spiked with tusi, resulting in their death. This further emphasizes the dangers of tusi, as it can also be administered against someone’s will, causing concern about it also becoming an attack on the unsuspecting.
On Thursday night, August 8, Yung Miami will address the Diddy allegations in depth with the return of her Revolt talk show Caresha Please. Yung Miami teased the episode on Instagram, writing, “This wasn’t easy, My Truth, My side, MY STORY But I’m ready for the smoke! TONIGHT @ 8pm EST on @REVOLTTV #CareshaPlease”
In the accompanying teaser clip, Yung Miami is interviewed by Saucy Santana, who asks why Yung Miami didn’t speak when allegations first started coming to light against Diddy. Yung Miami takes deep breaths and says through tears, “I said I was gonna stand on my truth.” Saucy Santana also asks about her experience dating Diddy and encourages her to open up more about it all.
The filmmaker who directed the Murder Rap documentary released a 2008 audio clip of reputed gang member and Tupac murder suspect Duane “Keefe D” Davis confessing to his involvement in Shakur’s 1996 killing, talking about his difficulty getting a $1 million payment from Diddy in exchange for carrying out the hit.
Davis claims he told Eric “Von Zip” Martin to collect the money in the days following the shooting, but this was unsuccessful.
“What’s up with the cash?” Keefe D recalled asking Zip over a month after the killing. “[Zip said], ‘[Diddy] ain’t give it to me yet.’ We need money, motherf*cker. They took our guns, all that sh*t. We need some money. They must got millions.”
Within the past year, Diddy has become one of the main figures of interest in the Tupac killing and the East Coast vs. West Coast beef of the 90s seems to be the motive of the shooting deaths of both the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. People have speculated on the Bay Boy mogul’s involvement in both murders, but there has been no substantial evidence until the arrest of Davis.
Davis was set to be released on a $750K secured bond as he awaits trial, however, a Nevada judge denied his attempt at making bond. With controversial Cali figure Wack 100 behind the attempt to post bond, the judge found the financial sourcing to be suspicious and denied Davis’ release.
“We are disappointed with the court’s decision to deny bail to Mr. Davis, especially considering the thorough vetting by Konvict Bail Bonds of the funding source conducted before the source hearing,” said Davis’ attorney Carl Arnold. “We firmly believe there is a lack of substantive proof that Mr. Davis intended to profit from his alleged connections to the case.”
