Thalia Graves, who recently filed a lawsuit accusing Diddy of rape and recording the act, is now being accused of trying to bribe her ex-boyfriend with a seven-figure offer to support her claims. TMZ has obtained text messages that suggest Graves was willing to pay $3 million to her former boyfriend if he agreed to corroborate her story.
The lawsuit, filed against Diddy and his former head of security, Joseph “Big Joe” Sherman, alleges that Graves was raped by the music mogul in 2001. Graves claims her then-boyfriend, who worked for Diddy at the time, was shown a recording of the alleged incident. However, texts exchanged between Graves and her ex in November 2023 reveal a different side of the story. According to the texts, Graves openly stated that she planned to sue Diddy “because he’s the one that has the money.” She then reportedly offered the man $3 million to testify that he had seen the alleged video.
In one of the texts, Graves appears to ask her ex directly, “What do you [think of] $3 mil?” after discussing the case. The man, who confirmed the texts’ authenticity to TMZ, says he interpreted the message as an attempt to bribe him into supporting her accusations. He shared that after receiving the text, he promptly blocked her on all platforms, cutting off communication.
Meanwhile, Diddy’s legal team has reportedly obtained copies of these same messages and may use them to challenge Graves’ credibility in court. Joseph Sherman, who is also named in the lawsuit, has publicly stated that he never met Graves and was not employed by Diddy during the time of the alleged assault.
Thalia Graves’ attorney, Gloria Allred, responded to the recent claims by stating, “It is very common that rich, powerful men and their supporters attempt to discredit, shame, and humiliate accusers who have the courage to come forward. The complaint speaks for itself, and our client is looking forward to her day in court.”
With Diddy’s team now armed with evidence that could undermine Graves’ case, this legal battle is bound to draw even more attention in the coming months. Both sides appear ready for a fierce courtroom showdown, as Graves seeks justice and Diddy fights to clear his name.
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