For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs has stood as a towering figure in music, business, and celebrity culture. A billionaire mogul. A hitmaker. A tastemaker. But beneath the surface of platinum records and champagne-soaked parties, there have long been whispers. Stories. Allegations.
In recent years, those whispers have become unavoidable.
From disturbing lawsuits and accusations of abuse, to accounts of intimidation, manipulation, and exploitation - the Diddy we thought we knew may not be the full picture. And while some still see him as a larger-than-life icon, others are beginning to ask: how much of that empire was built on silence and fear?
In this episode, we take a look at Diddy’s rise to power, the lawsuits and headlines that followed him, and the darker truths that may have been hiding in plain sight. We discuss the wider culture around him, the people who’ve spoken out, and why some voices have taken so long to be heard.
This isn’t a deep dive into fame... it’s a step into the shadows of it.
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Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter
Written by Ben Carter
Produced by Dan J Lambert
Edited by Ben Bonsey
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