Upon the new release of a tell-all documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs amidst his federal sex trafficking case, there are a slew of allegations that will be both new and familiar to our ears. To save you the trouble of going through all of them, we rounded up the craziest claims.
On Jan 14., Peacock is expected to release “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,” a documentary on the Bad Boy CEO featuring interviews from people who claim to be childhood friends of Combs, former employees and more who have had proximity to the rapper. In addition to associates, bigger names including Al B. Sure sat down in front of the camera to share their thoughts on Combs, who was described by some as a “monster.”
Attorneys for the rapper responded to the documentary’s release denouncing what they called “baseless conspiracy theories.”
“In the case of the Peacock documentary in particular, the motivations and credibility of those being interviewed must be questioned. Many claim to have knowledge but lack any connection to the truth, while their wild, unfounded theories are cut and sensationalized to appear factual,” they said in a statement.
1.Combs’ Mother’s Alleged Sex Parties
An alleged childhood friend of Combs, Tim Patterson, spoke out in the documentary detailing what he remembered about the environment Combs’ mother, Janice, fostered around her son.
He said Combs was always around alcohol and drugs as well as people of all sexualities who were often at his home. Why so? Patterson said these were guests of alleged sex parties that were often held by Combs’ mother.
“Drug addicts around, lesbians around, homosexuals, he was around pimps, pushers. It wouldn’t be a thing to mistakenly walk into one of the bedrooms and you got a couple in there, butt naked,” he said in the documentary.
2.Alleged TV Remote Rape
Ashley Parham took a seat in the documentary to recount an alleged horrifying assult. She claimed she was sexually assaulted by Combs after being invited to his home in 2018. As previously reported by The Root, her lawsuit states she teased Combs about his alleged role in Tupac Shakur’s murder. In response, Combs threatened to make her “pay” for her comments, the suit says.
The lawsuit claims after being invited to his home, Combs forced her to take her clothes off, sprayed her down with oil that was spiked with drugs and raped her with the television remote.
“I’ve become incredibly reclusive. I don’t trust anyone,” she said in the doc.
3. What Happened in The Red Rooms?
Across the slew of lawsuits Combs has faced, only a few plaintiffs noted seeing red-lit rooms where massive sex parties were occurring inside Combs’ mansion. However, one anonymous interviewee from the Peacock documentary said they caught a glimpse of some of the activity that went down in those rooms and it wasn’t just adults participating.
“I’ve been with Sean for quite a while and I’ve captured a lot of moments. Any time a studio or any rooms is red, he’s making love and sex. Some of the ones who went in the room, for sure they were underage,” said the source in the doc’s trailer.
4.Conspiracies of Kim Porter’s Death
In the film, singer Al B. Sure expressed how he believed Kim Porter, mother of his son Quincy Brown, did not die as a result of natural causes. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, she died of lobar pneumonia in January of 2019. Porter’s death was previously disputed by the singer in a lengthy Instagram post where he referred to her death as a “tragic murder” and claimed Combs was behind the disappearance of her belongings that would have corroborated the claims in his federal indictment.
“That’s just a day that will never, never leave my mind,” Sure said in the documentary. “And just that empty feeling of like, ‘Nah, something is not right with this.’”
5.Deep Dive into Legal Troubles
“Sean Combs is a monster,” said attorney Lisa Bloom who is representing ex-Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard in her sexual assault lawsuit against Combs. The documentary is said to examine some of the legal allegations against Combs in addition to Richard’s claims amidst the growing pile of lawsuits the rapper is facing in addition to the federal charges.
The 55-year-old rap mogul was arrested in Manhattan back in September 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.
He has pleaded not guilty, and was denied bail. His trial is scheduled for May 2025.