In light of the recent arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, the media is not only examining his past comments, but those of women who previously spoke out about his alleged misdeeds. And there’s no shortage of popular stars who have done so.
Over the years, former talk show host Wendy Williams, singer Jaguar Wright, former Danity Kane member Aubrey O’Day and media personality Kimora Lee Simmons have all spoken publicly about Diddy’s alleged misconduct and crimes. However, his power and influence, as well as the Bad Boy founder’s public persona have helped paint them as less than credible.
Wright has been accusing Diddy of sexual misconduct for years, revealing in a video interview that she’s been called a “liar” and “jealous” for speaking out. She became emotional as she explained the harassment and stress she, as well as her friends and family have lived with because of her comments.
Back in 2004, Simmons revealed that while she was pregnant, the rapper/producer allegedly threatened to hit her.
During a 2022 appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, O’Day claimed that she was kicked out of Danity Kane in 2008 because she “wasn’t willing to do what was expected of me, not talent wise, but in other areas.” As sexual harassment lawsuits against the music mogul have piled up, she’s continued to criticize Combs.
For years, Williams took Diddy to task on her daytime talk show. She leveled several accusations about him being “controlling” in his relationship with Cassie. In response to her allegations, Wendy was the target of backlash and name calling.
It’s crazy that we have to keep saying this, but when multiple women are accusing someone of inappropriate behavior, and the rumors and whispers get louder through the years, it’s time to start believing women.
Just because you’re a fan of someone’s work, it doesn’t mean you actually know them as a person. All this time, everyone just believed the public persona we were presented with, letting Diddy off the hook for allegedly criminal misdeeds because he made catchy music.
Where Diddy is concerned, all these women are owed an apology.