Since late 2023, music mogul Diddy has faced multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault. The most notable case was initiated by Cassie, the singer and his former girlfriend, who accused him of physical and sexual assault. This lawsuit was settled within a day, with Diddy’s legal team asserting, “Mr. Combs’ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims.” However, the situation escalated when hotel surveillance footage emerged, reportedly showing Diddy attacking Cassie in 2016. In response, Diddy issued a video apology, though he did not name Cassie, while she expressed her gratitude for public support, urging people to believe victims.
Since then, additional allegations have surfaced. In November, Joi Dickerson-Neal filed a lawsuit accusing Diddy of multiple offenses, including sex trafficking, while Liza Gardner and a Jane Doe also brought serious claims against him related to past incidents. In February, music producer Rodney Jones Jr. accused Diddy of sexual assault and grooming. Former model Crystal McKinney and April Lampros have since joined the list of individuals who have filed lawsuits, with Lampros alleging repeated sexual assaults in the 1990s.
This summer, Diddy faced renewed scrutiny with several more lawsuits. In July, Adria English, a former adult-film star, alleged sex trafficking and assault through coercive tactics during a party. More recently, Dawn Richard sued Diddy for abuse and copyright infringement, claiming the mistreatment began during the early 2000s when she was on the reality show Making the Band and extended through 2011.
Diddy has consistently denied all allegations of sexual assault, stating in December 2023, “Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.” Nevertheless, he acknowledged accountability for a specific incident involving Cassie in March 2016, stating, “My behavior on that video is inexcusable… I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.” Following these controversies, he resigned as chairman of Revolt, the media company he co-founded in 2013, and sold his remaining shares.
