The case of P Diddy. Everything you need to know about what's going on in Hollywood right now

What happened at the rapper's parties? Why did another 120 people sue him? Did Justin Bieber know everything? Is Beyoncé really involved?

The scandal around P Diddy (Sean Combs) has become one of the most discussed topics in recent months. It seems that new shocking details are emerging every day: more than 120 people have already sued the rapper, accusing him of rape and human trafficking. But that's not all. There are rumors that other celebrities could be involved in Combs' parties, including the names of Beyoncé and Justin Bieber. The Internet is abuzz with conspiracy theories, and the reputation of many celebrities has already been shaken.

The beginning of this scandal is associated with the case of Cassie (Cassandra Ventura), a famous singer and ex-girlfriend of the Combs. In October 2023, she sued the rapper, alleging years of bullying and abuse she suffered during their relationship. According to Cassie, Combs not only beat and raped her, but also forced her to participate in with sex workers, which he filmed on camera or used for his sexual gratification. In addition, Ventura claimed that in 2012, Combs threatened to blow up rapper Kid Cudi's car - after a while, the car really exploded. Despite the severity of the charges, in November 2023, the parties reached a pre-trial agreement, the details of which were not disclosed. However, this did not stop the wave of scandals.

A few weeks later, Rolling Stone magazine published a letter from Cassie's friend, Tiffany Red, who confirmed that Combs had humiliated and insulted Ventura. She said that in 2015, Diddy forced Cassie to leave her own birthday party to spend time with a sex worker. In addition, a video from 2016 surfaced on the Internet, which shows how the rapper beats his girlfriend. Combs apologized for this episode, but he categorically denied the rest of the accusations.

But the story didn’t end there. Other victims came forward after Cassie. Among them were Joey Dickerson Neil, Lisa Gardner, Rodney Jones, and Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, who filed lawsuits in November 2023 accusing Combs of racketeering, assault, revenge porn, human trafficking, and laundering proceeds from drug sales. Lawsuits have also been filed against Combs Global and his music label, Bad Boy Entertainment, and Combs’ attorney, Sean Holly, has called all of these allegations “pure fiction.”

Against this background, more and more victims appear. So, in April 2024, a flight attendant named Grace O'Markey filed a lawsuit against Diddy and his son Christian. She claimed that while working on a yacht rented by Combs, his son raped her, and the rapper himself incited his son to the crime and then hid it.

Model Crystal McKinney, another victim, said in May 2024 that Combs had drugged and raped her in 2003. Two days later, student April Lampros also made allegations: according to her, she was subjected to four attacks by the rapper from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s.

And in September 2024, inmate Derrick Lee Cardelo-Smith, who is serving time for various crimes, including sex crimes, won the case against Combs, receiving $100 million in compensation. The court ruled to pay compensation automatically, since Combs did not appear at the hearing. Cardello Smith accused the rapper of giving him sleeping pills at one of his parties in 1997, after which he raped him.

At the same time, on September 10, 2024, singer Don Richard, a former member of the trio Diddy - Dirty Money, said that she had been abused and harassed by the rapper for ten years. She also accused him of not paying her royalties under her contract with Bad Boy Records, where she recorded.

But the most shocking thing happened on September 16, when Sean Combs was arrested in New York. His lawyer offered to post a $50 million bail, but the judge refused. Now Combs remains in custody, despite his high status and influence. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, stressed that the investigation will be conducted without taking into account Combs' status: "A year ago, Sean Combs stood in Times Square with the keys to the city. Today he is in prison and will stand trial."

Lawyers for the prosecution said that 120 more people are ready to file lawsuits, including both men and women, who suffered from Combs' actions between the ages of 9 and 38. Some argue that the rapper's violence has been going on for decades, starting in the 2000s. One of the lawyers, Tony Buzbee, said that other celebrities who either witnessed what was happening or actively participated in the crimes could be involved in the case.

In 2002, on the show *Late Night with Conan O’Brien*, the host asked P. Diddy about the secret to a successful party. The rapper replied, “Women, men, alcohol, water, and locks on the doors.” The parties described in the lawsuits went on for years and attracted numerous celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, the Kardashian sisters, Paris Hilton, Mariah Carey, and Ashton Kutcher.

The parties could last for several days. According to the prosecution, Combs used drugs such as cocaine, oxycodone, and methamphetamine, as well as threats, to force his victims to fly with him to private parties. Prosecutors allege that orgies took place at these events, during which sex workers raped the girls, dragged them by their hair, and threw objects at them. During a search of Combs’s mansion in Miami Beach, police discovered more than a thousand bottles of baby oil and lubricant. Security guards and assistants, some of whom are now also facing criminal charges, helped monitor the guests’ well-being, according to the prosecution.

After Combs’ arrest, singer Ray J, Kim Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend, stated that none of the celebrities who attended the parties had any idea what was going on: “People came to have fun and get inspired.” However, in one episode of *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, Khloé Kardashian told her sister Kourtney about a party attended by Justin Bieber, Sean Combs, and other celebrities, at which about half the guests were “naked.”

Actor Ashton Kutcher, a frequent guest at Combs’ parties, said in a 2019 interview that he knows a lot of things he can’t talk about. Justin Bieber, who had been friends with Combs since he was 15, later distanced himself from him. A 2009 video has resurfaced online in which Diddy promises to give 15-year-old Bieber a car when he turns 16 and a house two years later. Combs also hints that they will spend the next 48 hours doing “crazy things.” Bieber’s representatives declined to comment on the allegations and said the singer wants to focus on his family.

Another artist who has known Combs since he was young is Usher. He lived with the rapper in the 1990s when he was a teenager. In an interview, Usher said he witnessed Diddy’s wild lifestyle, which “introduced him to sex.” When asked if he would want his children to be at Combs’ house, Usher replied emphatically, “Oh, no!”

The situation involving P. Diddy also caught Donald Trump’s attention. On September 20, 2024, Trump reposted a fake photo showing Diddy alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump has known Combs for a long time and has called him “legendary.” However, in light of the rapper’s arrest, their relationship has begun to be discussed in a new light. It is unknown whether Trump is named in the lawsuits against Diddy.

Rapper 50 Cent, for his part, has distanced himself from Combs and repeatedly criticized him. He even said he was willing to pay for videos of the orgies at Diddy’s parties to show everyone what was going on there. In addition, 50 Cent is producing a documentary about Combs for Netflix and notes that he always felt uncomfortable at Diddy’s parties.

Eminem also mentioned Diddy in his latest album, hinting at his involvement in the rapes and murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. Despite the lack of evidence, these rumors continue to be widely discussed online.

Meanwhile, conspiracy theories surrounding the Diddy case are gaining traction. Some believe that Beyoncé and Jay-Z were involved in the elimination of competitors such as Biggie Smalls and Michael Jackson in order to rise to the top of the music industry. Beyoncé has been heavily criticized for her silence on the Diddy case, and her Instagram has lost more than 1.2 million followers.

The Theory About Kanye West and Taylor Swift

One theory suggests that Kanye West was aware of the crimes of Diddy, Beyoncé and Jay Z, with whom he has long had a strained relationship. In 2009, at the MTV Video Music Awards, West unexpectedly took the stage when Taylor Swift received the award for Best Female Video, and stated that Beyoncé, not Taylor, deserved the award. Previously, this was considered a manifestation of Kanye's dislike for Swift, but in light of recent events, some bloggers believe that in this way West was trying to save Taylor.

Proponents of the theory believe that Diddy, who often develops close relationships with young performers, could try to involve Swift in his parties. However, Kanye's intervention helped distance her from Diddy's entourage, thus keeping the singer safe.

What Diddy's Loved Ones Knew

Kim Porter as Mother of His Children

On September 6, Jamal T. Millwood's book "Kim's Lost Words" was published, based on the supposedly authentic diaries of Kim Porter, Diddy's former lover and the mother of his children. Porter died in 2018 of pneumonia, but the book chronicles episodes of her life, including references to gang violence in which Combs was involved. The authenticity of the book is questionable, but it immediately became a bestseller on Amazon.

The book also touches on scandalous stories involving Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jay-Z, and music producer Clive Davis, who allegedly manipulated many stars through blackmail. The book also repeats old rumors about Combs' involvement in the murders of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur.

Combs and Porter's children, including Christian, who was accused of rape, have publicly criticized the book, denying its authenticity and calling it speculation on their mother's name. In their statement, they stressed that Kim had no intention of publishing her memoirs and died of natural causes.

Diddy's mother, Janice Smalls Combs

On October 6, the Daily Mail published a statement from Diddy's mother, Janice Smalls Combs, who expressed deep pain and outrage at the allegations against her son. She called the case a "public reprisal," arguing that her son deserved the right to be heard. Janice admitted that Diddy was not always honest, referring to recent videos, but stressed that the accusations against him are unfair and devastating to their family.