Who would give up on a deal for a 10-bedroom, 17,000-square feet mansion in Beverly Hills? Maybe those who know this particular home is being sold by Sean “Diddy” Combs, the man accused of running a sex-trafficking ring through the place. Sources say potential buyers are creeped out by the place.
The European-style mansion sits on a 1.5 acre of land featuring a luxurious swimming pool, a 35-person theater and a grotto accessed by a (kind of spooky) underground tunnel, according to Curbed. Among the other amenities are a two-story guest house, spa building with built-in beauty salon, basketball court and all other things a celebrity would put in their house to avoid having to leave it.
However, back in March, agents with the Department of Homeland Security conducted a raid of the home following a series of civil suits against Combs, accusing him of sex trafficking and other egregious sex crimes. Federal authorities revealed in a press conference agents discovered over 1,000 bottles of baby oil among a slew of recording devices in the home.
By September, the property was listed on the market at $61.5 million. A week later, the mogul was arrested on federal sex crime charges.
According to TMZ, potential buyers are few. One married couple told the outlet they viewed the house and were “creeped out,” rushing to leave the property. Another source told the outlet the mansion had an “ick factor” considering the place was alleged to be the location of various sexual assaults and more debauchery. One realtor told TMZ, aside from Combs’ case, the asking price is wayyy more than what the place is worth. Curbed reported Combs originally purchased the place at $39 million in 2014.
Combs’ Pending Federal Case
On Monday, Sept. 16, the 54-year-old rap mogul was arrested in Manhattan by federal authorities, six months after they raided his two homes in Los Angeles and Miami. His indictment was unsealed the following morning, revealing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and engaging in interstate transportation for prostitution. The allegations against Combs include sexual abuse, physical abuse, bribery and various drug offenses.
The most notable claims stem from his so-called “freak off” sex parties, where prosecutors allege women and men were drugged and forced to perform sexual acts at Combs’ pleasure. He was also accused of using video footage to blackmail the victims into compliance.
These allegations were first brought forth by ex-girlfriend and Bad Boy Records signee Casandra “Cassie” Ventura in a civil suit that accused him of sex trafficking, human trafficking, sexual battery, sexual assault, and other allegations. Combs quickly settled the suit within 24 hours, but lawsuits from other associates have quickly followed in the months since. Most recently, Houston attorney Tony Buzbee announced he’s representing over 100 plaintiffs who came forward with claims of rape, sexual exploitation and sexual assault against the rapper.
While many of the suits since 2023 have been civil, this federal case has Combs facing criminal charges. He has pleaded not guilty, and was denied bail. His trial is scheduled for May 2025.