Ex Danity Kane Member D. Woods Breaks Her Silence on “Troubling Interactions” with Diddy [Video]

D. Woods, a former member of the chart-topping girl group Danity Kane, is opening up about her experiences working with Sean “Diddy” Combs. In a sit-down with ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, which aired Monday on Good Morning America, the singer revealed what she described as “troubling interactions” with the Bad Boy founder during her time in the group.

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“I feel like my truth will really be heard and actually considered and believed,” Woods shared. The artist, who rose to fame as part of Danity Kane on MTV’s Making the Band, reflected on the complex relationship she and her bandmates had with Diddy, who was instrumental in their careers. “He is looked at as a hero of our community, and myself included—I looked up to him too,” Woods said. “So a lot of people don’t want to believe that their hero can be this other person.”

The singer described her time with Danity Kane as challenging, particularly when it came to Diddy’s management style. “He did it in different ways with all of us, you know, picking and prodding and just a way to chip and knock away, but then praise you,” she explained. Woods said the work environment often felt verbally abusive and emotionally draining. After leaving the group, she focused on new passions, including Broadway performances, and said she continues to hold her head high.

Diddy, who has been in the spotlight for decades, is currently facing serious legal battles. The rap mogul was arrested in September on federal sex trafficking charges and remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs has engaged in a pattern of abuse, coercion, and threats against women since 2008. The charges include sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. Prosecutors claim that he operated an “enterprise” involving forced labor, kidnapping, and other crimes. Combs has denied all allegations, with his legal team stating, “He has full confidence in the facts and the judicial process, where the truth will prevail: the accusations against him are pure fiction.”

Woods’ remarks come as she participates in The Fall of Diddy, a new documentary airing Jan. 27 on Investigation Discovery and streaming on Max. The program examines the allegations against Diddy and includes interviews with alleged victims and insiders. Speaking out in the documentary is part of Woods’ effort to shed light on her own experiences and contribute to a broader conversation about accountability within the entertainment industry.

In a statement provided to Good Morning America, Combs’ attorneys criticized the documentary, claiming, “The producers failed to provide sufficient time or details for his representatives to address unsubstantiated claims, many from unidentified participants whose allegations lack context. By withholding this information, they made it impossible for Mr. Combs to present facts to counter these fabricated accusations.”

Despite the legal turmoil, Woods says she is focused on standing tall and moving forward. While she admits she’s unsure what she would say to Diddy if given the chance, she added, “I don’t think you really have to say anything, as long as I’m holding my head up high and my shoulders back.”