Sean “Diddy” Combs is being sued for sexual assault by a music producer.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is being sued for sexual assault by a music producer. The renowned rapper has denied the claims, although they are part of the fifth sexual assault lawsuit against Combs.
Previously, 54-year-old Combs was sued by his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra Ventura in November. Allegedly, the musician raped her and abused her both sexually and physically throughout their years together. In a statement, Ventura said “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control."
After Ventura’s settlement, though, four more accusers came forward. Combs allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted one woman before sharing a video of the assault with others. In another instance, Combs and another man took turns raping a woman and her friend in the early 1990s.
According to the current lawsuit, producer and videographer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones worked closely with Combs, living and traveling with the artist from September 2022 to November 2023. The pair collaborated on nine songs on Combs' recent album entitled “Love.” Jones’ lawyers state that he was “drugged and recalls waking up naked, dizzy, and confused… in bed with two sex workers and Mr. Combs.”
Numerous photos of parties hosted at Combs’ residence were included in the suit. The images depict underage girls and sex workers who Combs allegedly supplied with drugs. This illegal behavior occurred at multiple residences in California, New York, the U. S. Virgin Islands, and Florida.
As a result of his position as Combs’ videographer, Jones possesses “hundreds of hours of footage and audio recordings of Mr. Combs, his staff, and his guests engaging in serious illegal activity.”
The plaintiff argues that various record labels “failed to adequately monitor, warn, or supervise the actions of Mr Combs, his son and his chief of staff.” He seeks $30 million.
Justin Combs’ representative told TMZ that the allegations "are all lies" and that this was a "clear example of a desperate person taking desperate measures in hopes of a pay day.”
However, during his time as an employee under Combs, Jones states that he was subject to groping, fondling, and witnessing Combs naked on multiple occasions. When he reported this behavior to Combs’ chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, she dismissed the claims as “friendly horseplay.”
Combs maintains his innocence. "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,” he stated in December.
Authors: Andy Goldwasser and Alexis Kabat
