All the allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, who expects to represent over 100 individuals planning to file civil suits against Sean “Diddy” Combs for alleged crimes including sexual assault, rape, and the abuse of minors, has already filed 20 complaints on behalf of anonymous plaintiffs—allegations that Combs has categorically denied.
Film Daily Timeline
December 20
An anonymous Louisiana woman filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs in 1991, moments before a fatal stampede at a charity basketball game he organized at City College in New York. She alleged being drugged and assaulted in Combs’ dressing room while his bodyguard stood watch. Afterward, she witnessed the chaotic scene of a stampede that killed nine people.
December 18
Attorney Tony Buzbee sued Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, accusing the company of attempting to bribe former Buzbee clients to sue him and harassing plaintiffs by posing as state officials. The lawsuit alleges Roc Nation’s lawyer hired operatives to pressure clients into filing false claims, offering up to $10,000 in some cases. A Roc Nation spokesperson dismissed the lawsuit as a “sham.” Jay-Z previously filed a countersuit against Buzbee for alleged extortion.
December 8
A lawsuit filed on October 20 was updated to include allegations that music mogul Jay-Z, along with Combs, raped a 13-year-old girl during an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000. Jay-Z denied the allegations, accusing Buzbee of blackmail.
November 19
Several lawsuits were filed on this day, including:
A Texas woman, 17 years old in 2004, alleged she was sexually assaulted by Combs at a Hamptons party while unconscious.
A Maryland woman claimed she was drugged and forced to perform sexual acts in a limousine after a 2001 Halloween party.
A Florida man alleged he was raped by Combs at a party in 2022 while unconscious.
A former actor reported being drugged and raped by Combs and others in 2001, requiring medical procedures afterward.
A Georgia man accused Combs of drugging and assaulting him at a 2022 house party.
November 18
A plaintiff identifying as a “celebrity” sued Buzbee for alleged extortion, claiming he threatened to file false public lawsuits unless they settled.
October 28
Lawsuits included:
A 10-year-old boy in 1991 claimed Combs assaulted him in Los Angeles.
A 17-year-old aspiring musician alleged repeated sexual assaults during a 2008 reality TV show audition process.
October 20
Multiple complaints were filed, including:
A 13-year-old girl in 2000 claimed she was raped by Combs and others during an afterparty.
A North Carolina musician and others alleged assaults involving drugged drinks at Combs-hosted events in 2022.
October 14
Allegations included:
Assaults of minors and young adults at Combs’ “white parties” in the Hamptons, as well as incidents involving drugged drinks and sexual assault at events in 1995, 2006, and 2021.
A plaintiff claimed Combs raped her after slamming her head into a wall at a 1995 Biggie Smalls promotional party.
Confidence in legal truth?
Crucial Quote: Combs’ attorneys stated in October, “Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process… Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone — adult or minor, man or woman.”
Key Background:
Tony Buzbee, representing 120 accusers, claims his lawsuits aim to expose the enablers of alleged misconduct. Thousands of people have reportedly come forward with claims against Combs, with clients from 25 states, including over two dozen alleged minors.
Closing Thoughts:
If these allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs are proven true, it will mark a significant reckoning not only for the music mogul but for an industry often criticized for protecting power at the expense of accountability. The sheer volume and severity of these claims demand a thorough examination in court, where the facts can be scrutinized. Justice, whether it involves holding Combs accountable or clearing his name, will ultimately depend on the integrity of the legal process. For now, the world watches to see how this complex and controversial saga unfolds.