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Diddy Is Receiving “Treatment And Therapy” Amid Federal Indictment

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Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, says his client has been receiving “treatment and therapy” as federal prosecutors published a 14-page indictment against him on Tuesday. While Agnifilo didn’t clarify for what specifically Diddy is being treated, he did admit he’s “not a perfect person. “There’s been drug use, there’s been toxic relationships – which I think were mutual in their toxicity as these things often are,” he said at his arraignment on Tuesday.

In an attempt to get the Bad Boy mogul out on bail, Agnifilo argued that Diddy is working on bettering himself, is willing to pay $50 million, and would be okay with going on house arrest in Miami with constant survivance if it meant avoiding jail. Regardless, Judge Robyn Tarnofsky ruled against doing so, instead arguing, “this is a crime that happens behind closed doors, even when pretrial services is monitoring,” as caught by CNN.

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Diddy’s Attorney Addresses The Media

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Lawyer for Sean Combs, Marc Agnifilo, speaks to the media after a hearing at U.S. District Court on September 17, 2024, in New York City. Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan on September 16 in a sex trafficking probe following a federal indictment. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

In turn, Diddy has wound up behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Agnifilo told reporters after the arraignment that he intends to appeal the decision. “He’s going to clear his name and we’re going to stand by his side as he does. We believe in him wholeheartedly,” he said. “He came here to turn himself in. Why doesn’t the government want him to turn himself in? Because then they can’t ask for detention. All we can do is show good faith. He got on a plane and he came here. They arrested a guy who came here to turn himself in.”

Diddy’s legal team has labeled the condition at the jail in Brooklyn where he now resides as “horrific” and cited several suicides that have taken place there in recent years. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy’s Alleged Plot To Blow Up Kid Cudi’s Car Revealed Amid Arraignment

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Diddy allegedly set fire to Kid Cudi’s car by dropping a Molotov cocktail through the roof, according to prosecutors who referenced the incident in a 16-page letter arguing against letting the Bad Boy mogul out on bail. While Cudi isn’t mentioned by name, a number of the details line up with Cassie’s previous lawsuit against Diddy, in which she admitted to having “a brief relationship” with Cudi. She claimed that Diddy plotted to blow up Cudi’s car in response.

The state’s new letter reads: “In the early morning hours of December 22, 2011, the defendant [Diddy] and a co-conspirator kidnapped an individual at gunpoint to facilitate breaking into and entering the residence of another (‘Individual-1’). Multiple witnesses would testify at trial to the events surrounding the kidnapping and break-in, the latter of which is corroborated by police reports and other records.”

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Diddy & Cassie Pose Backstage During Puff Daddy & The Family Bad Boy Reunion Tour

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 21: Cassie (L) and Sean. “Diddy” Combs aka Puff Daddy pose backstage during the Puff Daddy and The. Family Bad Boy Reunion Tour presented by Ciroc Vodka and Live. Nation at Barclays Center on May 21, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation )

“Approximately two weeks later, the defendant’s co-conspirators set fire to Individual-1’s vehicle by slicing open the car’s convertible top and dropping a Molotov cocktail inside the interior,” it further alleges. “Police and fire department records extensively document the arson and conclude that the fire was intentionally set.”

Diddy ended up not being able to get out on bail and is currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, still intends to appeal the case. He told reporters outside the courtroom: “He’s going to clear his name. And we’re going to stand by his side as he does. We believe in him wholeheartedly.” Diddy has pleaded not guilty to the charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Faces Possible Life In Prison If Convicted In Federal Indictment

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Diddy could be facing the possibility of life in prison after authorities arrested him on Monday night for charges of alleged sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution, as noted by XXL. As explained by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York in a press release on Tuesday, the racketeering conspiracy charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, while the sex trafficking charge also carries a maximum sentence of life in prison as well as a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years. For transportation to engage in prostitution, Diddy could face another maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

He’s currently behind bars at the infamous Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, failed to get him out on bail at his arraignment on Tuesday. Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson alleged in court that Diddy has reached out to witnesses and victims in the past and is a threat to do so again. Additionally, Judge Robyn Tarnofsky explained that “this is a crime that happens behind closed doors, even when pretrial services is monitoring,” as caught by CNN.

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Diddy’s Attorney Addresses The Media

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Lawyer for Sean Combs, Marc Agnifilo, speaks to members of the media outside U.S. District Court on September 17, 2024, in New York City. Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan on September 16 in a sex trafficking probe following a federal indictment. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)

Agnifilo had offered up a $50 million payment for bail and was willing to have his client remain on house arrest in Miami with nonstop surveillance. He still plans to appeal the decision. “He’s going to clear his name and we’re going to stand by his side as he does. We believe in him wholeheartedly,” Agnifilo told reporters afterward. Why doesn’t the government want him to turn himself in? Because then they can’t ask for detention. All we can do is show good faith. He got on a plane and he came here. They arrested a guy who came here to turn himself in.”

Diddy has continued to maintain his innocence and has already pleaded not guilty to the charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Allegedly Had Ecstacy In His Hotel Room During His Arrest

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Authorities claim Diddy had apparent narcotics in his hotel room at the time of his arrest on Monday night in New York City. Speaking in court on Tuesday for the arraignment, Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson alleged that the feds found a “pink power” that is suspected of being ecstasy.

As paraphrased by Inner City Press, Johnson reportedly said: “He had what appear to be narcotics, found in his hotel last night. Pink powder, that have previously tested positive for Ecstasy and other drugs. This is a heartland detention case. His package is woefully inadequate, it only focuses on flight risk.”

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Diddy & Christian Combs Attend Billboard Music Awards

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 15: Sean “Diddy” Combs and Christian Combs attend the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Elsewhere on Tuesday, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams accused Diddy of having the same drug present at his alleged “freak off” parties. “The ‘Freak Offs’ sometimes lasted days at a time, involved multiple commercial sex workers, and often involved a variety of narcotics, such as ketamine, ecstasy and GHB, which Combs distributed to the victims to keep them obedient and compliant,” he said, as caught by CNN.

Assistant US Attorney Accuses Diddy Of Having Ecstasy In His Hotel Room

Despite the indictment, Diddy is maintaining his innocence. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, told reporters that he’ll “fight like hell” for the Bad Boy mogul outside of the courthouse. “He’s gonna plead not guilty obviously and he’s gonna fight this with all of his energy and all of his might and the full confidence of his lawyers. I expect a long battle for the good result for Mr. Combs,” he said. “I’m gonna fight like hell to get him released and he should be released with all that he’s done and coming here voluntarily.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy’s Arrest Causes Explosion Of R Kelly Jokes On Social Media

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R Kelly has been trending on social media on Tuesday following the bombshell arrest of Diddy in New York City. Users on social media have been comparing the allegations against both of the singers, as prosecutors released the 14-page federal indictment against Diddy. In it, they accuse him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking while detailing his alleged “freak off” parties.

On X (formerly Twitter), tons of users have been posting various memes about Kelly and Diddy while bringing other celebrities into the jokes as well. Jemele Hill took a more serious response to the trend, writing: “I know everybody is going to get these jokes off about Diddy, and by extension R Kelly, but think of the numerous Black women whose lives were ruined by these horrendous people. The narrative is not, another Black man got taken down — cause this ain’t got sh*t to do with Black men as a whole. The narrative is, thank God these women are finally getting the justice they deserve.”

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R Kelly Appears In Court In Chicago

CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Singer R. Kelly turns to leave after appearing at a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on September 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly is facing multiple sexual assault charges and is being held without bail. (Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images)

Fans aren’t the only ones posting about Diddy either. Aubrey O’Day, who performed in Danity Kane for a number of years, said she feels “validated” by the arrest on X. She wrote: “The purpose of Justice is to provide an ending and allow us the space to create a new chapter. Women never get this. I feel validated. Today is a win for women all over the world, not just me. Things are finally changing.”

Social Media Responds To Diddy’s Indictment

Despite the arrest, Diddy has maintained his innocence and plans to plead not guilty. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, told reporters that he’ll “fight like hell” for the Bad Boy mogul outside of the courthouse on Tuesday. Be on the lookout for further updates on R Kelly and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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50 Cent Clowns Diddy For His Alleged Egregious Use Of Baby Oil

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50 Cent is someone who has taken shots at Diddy at every single opportunity. Overall, it is one of his favorite pastimes. It is something that he has been able to do quite a bit lately thanks to the various allegations surrounding the music mogul. In fact, earlier today, Diddy was officially indicted on charges of kidnapping, racketeering, and even sex trafficking. The indictment alleges that Diddy was operating a massive criminal organization that sought to traffic women for sex and to also engage in alleged drug operations.

Throughout the indictment, there are all sorts of passages about the alleged evidence that was obtained during the infamous raids back in March. One piece of evidence has the entire world talking right now. Of course, we are talking about the alleged 1000 bottles of baby oil lubricant that were confiscated. The state claims this lubricant was stocked at various hotels where Diddy and associates would allegedly engage in the “freak offs.” Now, 50 Cent is taking aim at Diddy in the only way he knows how.

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50 Cent Weighs In

“Here I am keeping good company with @DrewBarrymoreTV and I don’t have 1,000 bottles of lube at the house,” Fif wrote. One has to wonder how Drew Barrymore must feel about 50 using her to get a dig in at Diddy. Having said that, fans were waiting for Fif to drop this kind of commentary. It was inevitable, and it finally happened. Subsequently, fans will now just have to wait and see how this Diddy case shapes up. As it stands, he is still in jail.

Let us know what you think about 50 Cent trolling Diddy, in the comments section down below. Were you shocked by the contents of today’s indictment? Do you believe that the mogul’s career is officially over or is there a path to redemption? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Diddy’s Alleged “Freak Off” Victims Needed IVs After All The Sex And Drug Use

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Diddy’s alleged “freak off” parties left victims needing to receive an IV afterward, according to the 14-page federal indictment published against him on Tuesday. Authorities claim the Bad Boy mogul lured in women under the “pretense of a romantic relationship” before getting them to participate in the event, whether by pressuring them or giving them controlled substances.

As published by TMZ, the indictment claims: “During Freak Offs, COMBS distributed a variety of controlled substances to victims, in part to keep the victims obedient and compliant. Sometimes unbeknownst to the victims, COMBS kept videos he filmed of victims engaging in sex acts with commercial sex workers. After Freak Offs, COMBS and the victims typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use.”

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Diddy & Cassie Attend Pre-Grammy Gala

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)

Diddy has already vehemently denied all of the claims against him and plans to plead not guilty to the charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. “I expect a long battle for the good result for Mr. Combs,” his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, told reporters outside of the courthouse on Tuesday. “I’m gonna fight like hell to get him released and he should be released with all that he’s done and coming here voluntarily.”

Several celebrities as well as former associates of Diddy have already reacted to the indictment, including Foxy Brown, Aubrey O’Day, Charlamagne Tha God, and many more. The arrest comes after federal agents raided Diddy’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami, earlier this year. As unsealed by the indictment, feds allegedly seized 1,000+ bottles of baby oil and/or lubricants, firearms, a drum magazine, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy and the indictment on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy’s Lawyer Promises To “Fight Like Hell” Amid Federal Indictment

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Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, told reporters that he’ll “fight like hell” for the Bad Boy mogul, who is facing allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking in a federal indictment. Agnifilo discussed the case outside of the courtroom where Diddy’s arraignment took place on Tuesday morning.

“We knew this was coming,” Agnifilo said, as caught by XXL. “He moved to New York as I think some of you guys know. We brought him to New York two weeks ago because we knew this day was gonna come and it’s here…It’s not planned by us. He came here to surrender at a time agreeable to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and then they arrested him last night. I spent the evening with him…His spirits are good, he’s confident, he’s dealing with this head-on the way he’s dealt with every challenge in his life and he’s not guilty. He’s innocent of these charges.”

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Diddy’s Attorney Addresses Reporters

Marc Agnifilo, lawyer for rapper and music producer Sean “Diddy.” Combs, arrives at federal court for his client’s arraignment on September 17, 2024, in New York. Combs’ arrest late September 16 follows a raid in March by armed federal agents on his luxury properties in Miami and Los Angeles that had suggested an investigation into him was underway. Details of the charges against Combs are expected to be revealed on September 17. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Agnifilo continued: “He’s gonna plead not guilty obviously and he’s gonna fight this with all of his energy and all of his might and the full confidence of his lawyers. I expect a long battle for the good result for Mr. Combs. I’m gonna fight like hell to get him released and he should be released with all that he’s done and coming here voluntarily.”

Marc Agnifilo Reveals Diddy’s Plans To Deal With The Indictment

The 14-page indictment makes reference to Diddy’s alleged “Freak Off” parties, claiming he seduced women under the “pretense of a romantic relationship” and subjected them to various sex acts. Check out Marc Agnifilo’s full comments on the situation below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Indictment Reveals The Extent Of His Alleged “Freak Off” Parties

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Diddy has been placed under arrest and is facing allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. In the 14-page federal indictment against him, authorities detail the extent of his alleged “freak off” parties. They claim he would lure in female victims under the “pretense of a romantic relationship” before subjecting them to sex acts for the events. The “freak offs” were allegedly so demanding that victims needed to receive IV fluids to recover from the exertion.

As caught by TMZ, the indictment claims: “Freak Offs were elaborate and produced sex performances that COMBS arranged, directed, masturbated during, and often electronically recorded. In arranging these Freak Offs, COMBS, with the assistance of members and associates of the Combs Enterprise, transported, and caused to be transported, commercial sex workers across state lines and internationally.”

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Diddy’s Lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, Arrives At The Courthouse

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Lawyer for Sean Combs, Marc Agnifilo, arrives at U.S. District Court on September 17, 2024, in New York City. Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan on September 16 in a sex trafficking probe following a federal indictment. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

It continues: “Freak Offs occurred regularly, sometimes lasted multiple days, and often involved multiple commercial sex workers. During Freak Offs, COMBS distributed a variety of controlled substances to victims, in part to keep the victims obedient and compliant. Sometimes unbeknownst to the victims, COMBS kept videos he filmed of victims engaging in sex acts with commercial sex workers. After Freak Offs, COMBS and the victims typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use.”

Diddy has denied all of the allegations he’s facing and plans to plead not guilty to the charges. His lawyer told reporters outside of the courtroom on Tuesday that he’s going to “fight like hell” to get him out on bail. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy and the claims he’s facing on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Appears In Good Spirits While Hanging With Fans In N.Y.C. Before His Arrest: Watch

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Diddy stepped out in New York City on Monday night, prior to his bombshell arrest as part of a federal indictment, and chopped it up with fans in his hometown. In one video of the Bad Boy mogul published by TMZ, he can be seen shaking people’s hands and appearing to be in good spirits. Authorities are charging him with allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He plans to plead not guilty to the charges, according to his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo.

In a statement provided to TMZ, Agnifilo said: “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community.”

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Media Swarms Diddy’s Attorney Outside Of The Courthouse

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Lawyer for Sean Combs, Marc Agnifilo, speaks outside U.S. District Court on September 17, 2024, in New York City. Music mogul Sean “Diddy.” Combs was arrested in Manhattan on September 16 in a sex trafficking probe following a federal indictment. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Agnifilo added: “He is an imperfect person but is not criminal. To his credit, Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

Diddy Steps Out In New York City Prior To His Arrest

Several celebrities and former associates of Diddy have spoken out since the arrest, including Foxy Brown, Aubrey O’Day, and more. Check out the viral clip of Diddy speaking with fans in New York City below. The full indictment was made public on Tuesday. Be on the lookout for further updates on the claims against Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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