Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, has faced several legal challenges over the years.
Here are some notable lawsuits and allegations involving him:
1. Sexual Harassment Lawsuit by Former Chef (2017):
In May 2017, Cindy Rueda, Combs’s former personal chef, filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. She alleged sexual harassment and retaliation during her employment. The lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount in February 2019.
2. Assault Allegations by Cassie Ventura (2023):
On November 16, 2023, Cassie Ventura, Combs’s former long-term partner, filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape, sex trafficking, and physical abuse. The lawsuit also implicated Combs in the destruction of Ventura’s then-boyfriend Kid Cudi’s car. The case was settled the following day for an undisclosed amount.
3. Additional Sexual Assault and Revenge Porn Lawsuits (2023):
On November 23, 2023, two more lawsuits were filed against Combs by separate plaintiffs. One alleged sexual assault dating back to 1990 or 1991, involving singer Aaron Hall, with Combs allegedly recording the incident. The other lawsuit accused Combs of revenge porn.
4. Federal Indictment on Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges (2024):
In September 2024, Combs was indicted in the Southern District of New York on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and transportation for purposes of prostitution. He is currently awaiting trial in federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His trial is scheduled to commence on May 5, 2025.
5. Defamation Lawsuit by Jay-Z (2025):
Jay-Z filed a defamation lawsuit against a former accuser and her attorneys after she dropped sexual assault allegations against him and Combs. Jay-Z’s legal team asserts that the allegations were false and malicious, aiming to uncover the truth and seek damages for the harm caused.
These cases highlight the legal controversies surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs in recent years.
