March 26, 2024 • 14 mins
In this gripping podcast, we dive deep into the shocking allegations surrounding the iconic rapper and music mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs. As multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault and sex trafficking come to light, our expert hosts and guest commentators analyze the unfolding legal saga and its potential impact on the entertainment industry.
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(00:00):
Shaan Ditty Combs faces new sexual assaultlawsuit from two thousand three incident. Hip
hop mogul Shawan Ditty Combs is facingdisturbing new allegations after a woman filed a
lawsuit accusing him and two other menof gang raping her at his New York
City recording studio in two thousand three. The latest graphic accusations mark the fourth
(00:21):
sexual assault case brought against the famousrapper and entrepreneur in recent weeks. The
alleged victim says she was an underagehigh school student when associates of Combs offered
her transport to Manhattan via private jetbefore the alleged drugging and assault. Combs
categorically denies the claims through his legalteam, but the lawsuit spotlight's growing questions
(00:44):
around the music legend's conduct toward womenand whether his towering status and wealth have
historically shielded him from responsibility. Thewoman filed a lawsuit in federal court accusing
him and two other men of gangraping her in two thousand five three,
when she was seventeen years old.This marks the fourth such lawsuit against Comb's
(01:06):
in recent weeks. The alleged victimidentified as Jane Doe, said the assault
took place at Comb's recording studio inManhattan in two thousand and three, after
she was flown by private jet fromMichigan to New York and plied with drugs
and alcohol. She claims Comb's andtwo men, one identified as former bad
Boy Records executive Harve Pierre, rapedher in the studio bathroom while she drifted
(01:30):
in and out of consciousness. Combscategorically denied the allegations in a statement,
saying, let me be absolutely clear, I did not do any of the
awful things being alleged. His lawyerpreviously called the accusations an attempt at a
quick payday. The lawsuit cites emotionaldistress and says the woman was inspired to
(01:52):
come forward after reading about similar allegationsof abuse and assault made recently by Comb's
ex girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura.Ventura accused Combs of physical abuse, harassment,
rape, and sex trafficking over tenyears before settling privately. Two other
women also filed lawsuits claiming Combs assaultedthem. In the nineteen nineties, Combs
(02:15):
built an empire under Bad Boy Records, launching the careers of major stars while
cementing his personal fame and wealth,but he now joins a list of prominent
music figures facing a reckoning over pastabuse allegations. The Jane Doe case tests
New York's ability to reopen old claimsunder the Adult Survivor's Act. It highlights
(02:38):
questions around holding wealthy, famous menaccountable and shows how trauma can prevent victims
from coming forward right away. Lawsuitalleges two thousand three drugging and gang rape
at Ditty's studio. The graphic lawsuit, filed December fourteenth, describes a seventeen
year old Michigan high schooler identified asJane meeting two men associated with Combs at
(03:01):
a Detroit lounge in two thousand andthree. They allegedly flew her via private
jet to Comb's recording studio in Manhattan. At the studio, the lawsuit claims
Combs and the two men, oneidentified as former high level bad Boy executive
Harve Pierre, gave Jane Doe alcoholand drugs. It states the men then
(03:23):
took turns raping Dough in a bathroomwhile she faded in and out of consciousness.
The lawsuit says Doe lived with hermemories of this fateful night for twenty
years, but was doing the sameas other recent accusers by filing suit under
New York's Victims of Gender Motivated ViolenceProtection law. That law, recently updated
(03:44):
under the Adult Survivor's Act, givesadult victims a temporary window to sue for
old abuse claims, even if statutesof limitations have expired. The window closes
November twenty fourth, twenty twenty three. Combs called the allegations in a sack
fascination attempt and denied participating in anyunlawful acts. Lawyer Ben Braffman previously said
(04:06):
a settlement in a similar lawsuit wasin no way an admission of wrongdoing.
Lawsuit comes after similar accusations against musicmogul. The new accusations come on the
heels of at least three other sexualassault lawsuits brought against Combs in recent weeks
by women citing misconduct spanning decades.Singer Cassie Ventura, Comb's ex girlfriend,
(04:30):
who performs as Cassie, sued Comb'sNovember twenty fourth for abuse and rape over
ten years. The next day,they had settled confidentially. That settlement emboldened
two more Combs accusers to file suitsbefore New York's window closed. One Joey
Dickerson Neil, claimed Combs drugged andassaulted her as a Syracuse college student in
(04:54):
nineteen ninety one. Another anonymous JaneDoe, alleged she and a fe endured
forced, non consensual sex with Combsin the nineteen nineties. Taken together,
the graphic accusations paint an ugly pictureof on the record manipulation and violence by
one of music's most famous moguls.Bad Boy Boss faces questions after building thirty
(05:19):
year empire. The allegations may comeas a surprise given Comb's meticulously crafted public
image. He is known for flashydisplays of luxury and success that made him
hip hop's first billionaire. As founderof the massively influential bad Boy Records in
nineteen ninety three, Combs signed andboosted the careers of icons like Notorious Big
(05:44):
Mary J. Blige, and Moore. Hits like Juicy and One More Chance
made Bad Boy a dominant commercial forceas hip hop went mainstream. Parlaying that
influence, Combs pioneered the concept ofrappers Corporation and diversified into fashion, vodka,
restaurants, and Beyond. He starredin MTV's breakthrough reality show Making the
(06:08):
Band and fixed himself as a glitzytabloid fixture. But now questions swirl around
how Bad Boy's hyper masculine reputation allegedlyenabled emotional and sexual violence. Some female
former signees Backcomb's recent accusers against themogul worth nearly one billion dollars. For
critics, it fits a pattern ofbeloved male leaders abusing dependent women without accountability.
(06:32):
They say hip hop has lagged inaddressing offenders within the community. Advocates
hope cases like this could pressure hiphop toward the same hash me too reckoning
that rock Hollywood and other industries haveseen. Adult Survivors Act tests New York's
ability to reopen cases. Part ofwhat makes Jane Doe's allegations possible is New
(06:58):
York's Adult Survivor's Act, signed inMay twenty twenty two. The one year
law allows adult victims of sex crimesand temporary opportunity to bring civil suits related
to offenses where statutes of limitations haveexpired. Backers say it acknowledges reasons trauma
(07:19):
may prevent reporting. It's a statementof understanding why someone might not come forward
right away, said official Michael Pohlenbergof victim support nonprofit Safe Horizon, a
key advocate for the bill. Bysetting a short window ending November twenty fourth,
twenty twenty three, the law requiresvictims decide quickly whether to file suits
(07:42):
related to decades old abuse. Thatcompromised approach helped it pass. Already,
the law enabled former music executive DrewDixon to sue industry heavyweight la Read for
nineteen nineties harassment and assault under thesame framework. Now, Combs B becomes
the most prominent male figure yet toanswer an adult survivor's act claim. The
(08:05):
case will test public willingness to relitigate famous men's pasts. Lawsuit spotlight's questions
around accountability for wealthy men. ShawnCombe sits at a complex intersection of fame,
power, and credibility that shapes reactionto abuse accusations against him and other
male leaders. On one hand,Combe's earned industry king status from years of
(08:30):
proven business brilliance. His charisma andwork ethic built a reputation as an unimpeachable
boss that makes subordinates admitting trauma athis hands more difficult, and it leads
peers to reflexively defend Combs against vilification, but ironically, his towering success also
fuels some willingness to topple his image. Taking down seemingly untouchable male titans has
(08:58):
become a crucial front for Hashmi Too. The same celebrity making Combe's career feel
unassailable offers a high profile platform ifit implodes. Some feel his prominence makes
accountability uniquely necessary to shift cultural attitudes. Comb's is also black, causing added
(09:18):
complexities. Mistrust of predominantly white justicesystems makes the black community hesitate over legal
takedowns of leaders. There is reluctanceto feed racist perceptions, yet ignoring abuse
against black women furthers their marginalization.No matter what, men will silence us,
said Hashmi Too, founder to RanaBurke. Ultimately, Comb's and other
(09:43):
accused hip hop figures sit on aprecarious perch. Jane Doe's case prize open
questions about who faces consequences and whoskates free. Lawsuit repetition may signal changing
attitudes toward abuse claims. Emerging hallmarkof recent sexual assault lawsuits is accusers banding
(10:03):
together around high profile men rather thanhe said slash. She said, a
raft of graphic, separately documented allegationsestablish an insidious pattern. One voice emboldens
more, building a mosaic with undeniablethemes. Cassie Ventura's lawsuit clearly opened floodgates
(10:24):
against Combs. Within weeks, threemore very separate women made very similar rape
and assault claims. The repetition signalschanging attitudes for trauma victims. Interested in
suits. Together they can chip awayat wealth and power, shielding accused men,
and combat the sense that speaking upis hopeless despite personal cost says one
(10:48):
alleged Comb's victim, past silence broughtextreme emotional distress that has impacted nearly every
aspect of her life. For AdvocatePallenberg, matters most. The act became
an opportunity to speak up about thetrauma I have experienced, said Cassie Ventura.
The deadline is what pushed her intoaction. What it means to see
(11:11):
accountability for major hip hop figures.Successful pursuit of legal and financial punishment against
Sean Combs would carry deep symbolism.Despite years of whispers, the legendary bad
Boy CEO exists as untouchable hip hoproyalty, but rape trauma doesn't consider fame,
power or bank accounts. The allegedvictims joining together now feel progress requires
(11:37):
consequences for men a tap music's hierarchy. We all have to work together,
urged rapper Latto, to ensure abusersin hip hop no longer avoid repercussions because
that's foul. A. Comb's convictionwould suggest no one is exempt that,
despite its misogynist history propping up problematicmen, hip pop can still check its
(12:01):
own even absent convictions. The lawsuits burnish marks against Combe's armor. They
foster public skepticism about who musicians presentversus who they are privately, and continued
legal actions will make the next generationof young female artists think harder before entering
no win situations that encourage exploitation.Most meaningfully, it would spur more victims
(12:28):
to step forward despite personal risk,cementing a new era of accountability. May
her voice bring all the others tothe table, said ex combs Sinee Aubreyo.
Dat. That is the next phasefor real change. Hulu Nix's Comb's
reality show amidst allegations, but justdays after the latest rape lawsuit emerged,
(12:50):
Deadline reported that Hulu decided to scrapplans for a reality show about Comb's,
his children, and their mothers.The series was in early development stages with
production company full Well seventy three whenHulu severed Ties. The confirmed cancelation marks
early career fallout for the music mogul, even as he disputes the accusations.
(13:13):
It spotlights how tolerance for abusive behaviorcould be shifting amidst the hash me too
cultural reckoning around sexual misconduct. Theseserious allegations from multiple women raise important questions
about accountability and abusive power in themusic industry and beyond. We will continue
to follow any legal proceedings or additionalrevelations in the weeks ahead. This has
(13:37):
been a special report from Quiet Pleaseaddressing the latest sexual assault lawsuit against one
of hip hop's biggest moguls, SeanDittycomb's. We know this can be sensitive
subject matter, so we appreciate youchoosing our program. If you or someone
you know needs support around these issues, resources will be listed on our website.
And that's it for this edition.Thanks so much for listening. If
(14:01):
you enjoyed this audio segment, pleaseconsider subscribing for the latest updates and alerts
on emerging stories. Up next wehave an interview with Stay tuned and talk
with you all again soon. Hereon quiet please
Shaan Ditty Combs faces new sexual assaultlawsuit from two thousand three incident. Hip
hop mogul Shawan Ditty Combs is facingdisturbing new allegations after a woman filed a
lawsuit accusing him and two other menof gang raping her at his New York
City recording studio in two thousand three. The latest graphic accusations mark the fourth
(00:21):
sexual assault case brought against the famousrapper and entrepreneur in recent weeks. The
alleged victim says she was an underagehigh school student when associates of Combs offered
her transport to Manhattan via private jetbefore the alleged drugging and assault. Combs
categorically denies the claims through his legalteam, but the lawsuit spotlight's growing questions
(00:44):
around the music legend's conduct toward womenand whether his towering status and wealth have
historically shielded him from responsibility. Thewoman filed a lawsuit in federal court accusing
him and two other men of gangraping her in two thousand five three,
when she was seventeen years old.This marks the fourth such lawsuit against Comb's
(01:06):
in recent weeks. The alleged victimidentified as Jane Doe, said the assault
took place at Comb's recording studio inManhattan in two thousand and three, after
she was flown by private jet fromMichigan to New York and plied with drugs
and alcohol. She claims Comb's andtwo men, one identified as former bad
Boy Records executive Harve Pierre, rapedher in the studio bathroom while she drifted
(01:30):
in and out of consciousness. Combscategorically denied the allegations in a statement,
saying, let me be absolutely clear, I did not do any of the
awful things being alleged. His lawyerpreviously called the accusations an attempt at a
quick payday. The lawsuit cites emotionaldistress and says the woman was inspired to
(01:52):
come forward after reading about similar allegationsof abuse and assault made recently by Comb's
ex girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura.Ventura accused Combs of physical abuse, harassment,
rape, and sex trafficking over tenyears before settling privately. Two other
women also filed lawsuits claiming Combs assaultedthem. In the nineteen nineties, Combs
(02:15):
built an empire under Bad Boy Records, launching the careers of major stars while
cementing his personal fame and wealth,but he now joins a list of prominent
music figures facing a reckoning over pastabuse allegations. The Jane Doe case tests
New York's ability to reopen old claimsunder the Adult Survivor's Act. It highlights
(02:38):
questions around holding wealthy, famous menaccountable and shows how trauma can prevent victims
from coming forward right away. Lawsuitalleges two thousand three drugging and gang rape
at Ditty's studio. The graphic lawsuit, filed December fourteenth, describes a seventeen
year old Michigan high schooler identified asJane meeting two men associated with Combs at
(03:01):
a Detroit lounge in two thousand andthree. They allegedly flew her via private
jet to Comb's recording studio in Manhattan. At the studio, the lawsuit claims
Combs and the two men, oneidentified as former high level bad Boy executive
Harve Pierre, gave Jane Doe alcoholand drugs. It states the men then
(03:23):
took turns raping Dough in a bathroomwhile she faded in and out of consciousness.
The lawsuit says Doe lived with hermemories of this fateful night for twenty
years, but was doing the sameas other recent accusers by filing suit under
New York's Victims of Gender Motivated ViolenceProtection law. That law, recently updated
(03:44):
under the Adult Survivor's Act, givesadult victims a temporary window to sue for
old abuse claims, even if statutesof limitations have expired. The window closes
November twenty fourth, twenty twenty three. Combs called the allegations in a sack
fascination attempt and denied participating in anyunlawful acts. Lawyer Ben Braffman previously said
(04:06):
a settlement in a similar lawsuit wasin no way an admission of wrongdoing.
Lawsuit comes after similar accusations against musicmogul. The new accusations come on the
heels of at least three other sexualassault lawsuits brought against Combs in recent weeks
by women citing misconduct spanning decades.Singer Cassie Ventura, Comb's ex girlfriend,
(04:30):
who performs as Cassie, sued Comb'sNovember twenty fourth for abuse and rape over
ten years. The next day,they had settled confidentially. That settlement emboldened
two more Combs accusers to file suitsbefore New York's window closed. One Joey
Dickerson Neil, claimed Combs drugged andassaulted her as a Syracuse college student in
(04:54):
nineteen ninety one. Another anonymous JaneDoe, alleged she and a fe endured
forced, non consensual sex with Combsin the nineteen nineties. Taken together,
the graphic accusations paint an ugly pictureof on the record manipulation and violence by
one of music's most famous moguls.Bad Boy Boss faces questions after building thirty
(05:19):
year empire. The allegations may comeas a surprise given Comb's meticulously crafted public
image. He is known for flashydisplays of luxury and success that made him
hip hop's first billionaire. As founderof the massively influential bad Boy Records in
nineteen ninety three, Combs signed andboosted the careers of icons like Notorious Big
(05:44):
Mary J. Blige, and Moore. Hits like Juicy and One More Chance
made Bad Boy a dominant commercial forceas hip hop went mainstream. Parlaying that
influence, Combs pioneered the concept ofrappers Corporation and diversified into fashion, vodka,
restaurants, and Beyond. He starredin MTV's breakthrough reality show Making the
(06:08):
Band and fixed himself as a glitzytabloid fixture. But now questions swirl around
how Bad Boy's hyper masculine reputation allegedlyenabled emotional and sexual violence. Some female
former signees Backcomb's recent accusers against themogul worth nearly one billion dollars. For
critics, it fits a pattern ofbeloved male leaders abusing dependent women without accountability.
(06:32):
They say hip hop has lagged inaddressing offenders within the community. Advocates
hope cases like this could pressure hiphop toward the same hash me too reckoning
that rock Hollywood and other industries haveseen. Adult Survivors Act tests New York's
ability to reopen cases. Part ofwhat makes Jane Doe's allegations possible is New
(06:58):
York's Adult Survivor's Act, signed inMay twenty twenty two. The one year
law allows adult victims of sex crimesand temporary opportunity to bring civil suits related
to offenses where statutes of limitations haveexpired. Backers say it acknowledges reasons trauma
(07:19):
may prevent reporting. It's a statementof understanding why someone might not come forward
right away, said official Michael Pohlenbergof victim support nonprofit Safe Horizon, a
key advocate for the bill. Bysetting a short window ending November twenty fourth,
twenty twenty three, the law requiresvictims decide quickly whether to file suits
(07:42):
related to decades old abuse. Thatcompromised approach helped it pass. Already,
the law enabled former music executive DrewDixon to sue industry heavyweight la Read for
nineteen nineties harassment and assault under thesame framework. Now, Combs B becomes
the most prominent male figure yet toanswer an adult survivor's act claim. The
(08:05):
case will test public willingness to relitigate famous men's pasts. Lawsuit spotlight's questions
around accountability for wealthy men. ShawnCombe sits at a complex intersection of fame,
power, and credibility that shapes reactionto abuse accusations against him and other
male leaders. On one hand,Combe's earned industry king status from years of
(08:30):
proven business brilliance. His charisma andwork ethic built a reputation as an unimpeachable
boss that makes subordinates admitting trauma athis hands more difficult, and it leads
peers to reflexively defend Combs against vilification, but ironically, his towering success also
fuels some willingness to topple his image. Taking down seemingly untouchable male titans has
(08:58):
become a crucial front for Hashmi Too. The same celebrity making Combe's career feel
unassailable offers a high profile platform ifit implodes. Some feel his prominence makes
accountability uniquely necessary to shift cultural attitudes. Comb's is also black, causing added
(09:18):
complexities. Mistrust of predominantly white justicesystems makes the black community hesitate over legal
takedowns of leaders. There is reluctanceto feed racist perceptions, yet ignoring abuse
against black women furthers their marginalization.No matter what, men will silence us,
said Hashmi Too, founder to RanaBurke. Ultimately, Comb's and other
(09:43):
accused hip hop figures sit on aprecarious perch. Jane Doe's case prize open
questions about who faces consequences and whoskates free. Lawsuit repetition may signal changing
attitudes toward abuse claims. Emerging hallmarkof recent sexual assault lawsuits is accusers banding
(10:03):
together around high profile men rather thanhe said slash. She said, a
raft of graphic, separately documented allegationsestablish an insidious pattern. One voice emboldens
more, building a mosaic with undeniablethemes. Cassie Ventura's lawsuit clearly opened floodgates
(10:24):
against Combs. Within weeks, threemore very separate women made very similar rape
and assault claims. The repetition signalschanging attitudes for trauma victims. Interested in
suits. Together they can chip awayat wealth and power, shielding accused men,
and combat the sense that speaking upis hopeless despite personal cost says one
(10:48):
alleged Comb's victim, past silence broughtextreme emotional distress that has impacted nearly every
aspect of her life. For AdvocatePallenberg, matters most. The act became
an opportunity to speak up about thetrauma I have experienced, said Cassie Ventura.
The deadline is what pushed her intoaction. What it means to see
(11:11):
accountability for major hip hop figures.Successful pursuit of legal and financial punishment against
Sean Combs would carry deep symbolism.Despite years of whispers, the legendary bad
Boy CEO exists as untouchable hip hoproyalty, but rape trauma doesn't consider fame,
power or bank accounts. The allegedvictims joining together now feel progress requires
(11:37):
consequences for men a tap music's hierarchy. We all have to work together,
urged rapper Latto, to ensure abusersin hip hop no longer avoid repercussions because
that's foul. A. Comb's convictionwould suggest no one is exempt that,
despite its misogynist history propping up problematicmen, hip pop can still check its
(12:01):
own even absent convictions. The lawsuits burnish marks against Combe's armor. They
foster public skepticism about who musicians presentversus who they are privately, and continued
legal actions will make the next generationof young female artists think harder before entering
no win situations that encourage exploitation.Most meaningfully, it would spur more victims
(12:28):
to step forward despite personal risk,cementing a new era of accountability. May
her voice bring all the others tothe table, said ex combs Sinee Aubreyo.
Dat. That is the next phasefor real change. Hulu Nix's Comb's
reality show amidst allegations, but justdays after the latest rape lawsuit emerged,
(12:50):
Deadline reported that Hulu decided to scrapplans for a reality show about Comb's,
his children, and their mothers.The series was in early development stages with
production company full Well seventy three whenHulu severed Ties. The confirmed cancelation marks
early career fallout for the music mogul, even as he disputes the accusations.
(13:13):
It spotlights how tolerance for abusive behaviorcould be shifting amidst the hash me too
cultural reckoning around sexual misconduct. Theseserious allegations from multiple women raise important questions
about accountability and abusive power in themusic industry and beyond. We will continue
to follow any legal proceedings or additionalrevelations in the weeks ahead. This has
(13:37):
been a special report from Quiet Pleaseaddressing the latest sexual assault lawsuit against one
of hip hop's biggest moguls, SeanDittycomb's. We know this can be sensitive
subject matter, so we appreciate youchoosing our program. If you or someone
you know needs support around these issues, resources will be listed on our website.
And that's it for this edition.Thanks so much for listening. If
(14:01):
you enjoyed this audio segment, pleaseconsider subscribing for the latest updates and alerts
on emerging stories. Up next wehave an interview with Stay tuned and talk
with you all again soon. Hereon quiet please
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