With Diddy’s mounting legal issues, spectators online have noticed his many business associates seemingly distancing themselves from him, though some of his music colleagues have spoken up in his defense.
Diddy was first accused of a string of sexual assault offenses by his ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie, in November 2023. This included sex trafficking and rape in an explosive lawsuit that was settled the next day. Since then, several other lawsuits have been filed with similar claims. One of which came from producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who accused Diddy of allegedly trying to groom him with groping, among other vile acts. Things took another turn this week when Homeland Security raids took place at Diddy’s Los Angeles and Miami properties. Multiple outlets have reported that the move was part of the sex trafficking investigation against Diddy. In the days leading up to the shocking measure by federal agents and after it occurred, a handful of artists have lent their support to the embattled mogul.
Before Monday’s raid, Florida rapper Uncle Luke appeared on the “We In Miami” podcast in an interview that was published in its entirety on Wednesday. Luke shared his experiences with the Bad Boy founder. The Miami bass star said he knew better than to party with Diddy late at night. However, Luke did express sympathy for the businessman’s children, stating, “I feel sorry for him and his family, more so his kids,” Luke shared on the platform.
After the raids took place, Luke hopped on Instagram Live to slam the investigation, even alluding that it had something to do with Diddy suing liquor company Diageo, which was the distributor of his Ciroc Vodka and Deleon Tequila brands.
Uncle Luke says, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you," and suggests that Diddy suing the multi-billion dollar liquor company Diageo is why he's being targeted by the feds for sex trafficking. pic.twitter.com/HCTKIq0fYQ
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) March 27, 2024
Singer Tyrese also chimed in after news coverage of the raids spread across the internet, with images of Justin and Christian Combs in handcuffs outside the Los Angeles mansion going viral. In a now-deleted lengthy Instagram post, the singer praised Diddy, writing that he would pray for the producer.
“I love this brother. He’s been nothing but kind and generous towards me,” the “Sweet Lady” star wrote.
Houston rapper Slim Thug also hopped on his platform, calling Diddy an “inspiration.”
“We losing another billionaire over allegations at this point. Still ain’t no criminal charges,” he said into the camera, later adding, “I’m a just sit back and hope for the best.”
Several sources have reported that agents confiscated multiple electronic devices, though there is no word on what was on them. Diddy has maintained his innocence.
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