Sean John Combs, American rapper and producer also known as Puff Daddy and P. Diddy was arrested Monday, September 16 in New York.  He was charged with racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking,  and transportation to engage in prostitution according to multiple sources including CNN.  He is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, where he will remain until further court dates, says BBC.

In court, Sean Combs was denied bond and ordered to remain in jail while awaiting trial by Judge Andrew Carter.

Sean Combs pleaded not guilty. His attorney Marc Agnifilo stated, “my client is an innocent man.”

According to the United States Attorney’s office,  U.S Attorney Damian Williams provided more detail about the charges against P. Diddy in the Indictment. It reads, “For years, Sean Combs used the business empire he controlled to sexually abuse and exploit women, as well as to commit other acts of violence and obstruction of Justice.  Today, he is charged with racketeering and sex trafficking offenses. If you have been a victim of Combs’s alleged abuse or if you know anything about his alleged crimes, we urge you to come forward. This investigation is far from over.”

Since this statement was written more women have come out with stories detailing the alleged abuse. 

Along with Sean Combs legal accusation came many rumors. Social platforms TikTok, Instagram, and X have been buzzing with photos–some possibly real and some AI-generated–rumors about which celebrities might also be involved, and speculation about possible victims.  The Hollywood Reporter notes that JayZ and Beyonce are mentioned in many theories. The Express Tribune mentions a 2020 video of Sean Diddy Combs introducing a young girl as his adopted daughter, which has led to speculation that she is one of the trafficking victims.  Justin Beiber is also widely believed to have been victimized by Sean Combs and other members of the music industry.  Additionally, there are beliefs that Combs was also involved in the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur. For now, it is unknown which rumors are true and which are fiction. 

 As federal agents and prosecutors continue to collect evidence against Diddy, he remains in jail, and the world waits to see what really happened and what other celebrities may be guilty.  Combs’ trial is scheduled for May 5, 2025.