In the first nine months of 2023, triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that garnered a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network.
But several lawsuits filed late last year raised allegations of sexual assault and rape against Combs 91裸聊视频� one of hip-hop91裸聊视频檚 most recognizable names as a performer and producer.
The music mogul91裸聊视频檚 homes in Monday by federal agents with Homeland Security Investigators and other law enforcement. Officials said the searches were connected to an investigation by federal authorities in New York.
The officials spoke to The Associated Press on conditions of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the investigation. Combs91裸聊视频� attorney and other representatives didn91裸聊视频檛 immediately respond to a request for comment, and his whereabouts are unknown.
Although Diddy was embroiled in one high-profile business dispute for part of 2023, it was a case filed by his former girlfriend and that opened the door to other claims of sexual violence. Combs has vehemently denied the allegations.
It is not clear whether the search is related to any of the allegations raised in the lawsuits, which include one from a woman who claims Combs .
Here are some things to know about Combs and the investigation.
WHO IS DIDDY?
Combs is among the most influential hip-hop producers and executives of the past three decades. He built one of music91裸聊视频檚 biggest empires, blazing a trail with several entities attached to his famous name. He is the founder of Bad Boy Records and a three-time Grammy winner who has worked with a slew of top-tier artists including Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lil Kim, Faith Evans and 112.
The music mogul created the fashion clothing line called Sean John, was associated with a well-known vodka brand and launched Revolt TV network, which focuses on music and social justice issues targeting African Americans. He also produced the reality show 91裸聊视频淢aking the Band91裸聊视频� for MTV.
In 2022, BET honored Combs with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his ability to shape culture through his career.
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Last year, Combs released his fifth studio album 91裸聊视频淭he Love Album: Off the Grid,91裸聊视频� which was nominated for best progressive R&B album at February91裸聊视频檚 Grammy Awards, which he did not attend. The album was his first solo project since his 2006 chart-topping 91裸聊视频淧ress Play,91裸聊视频� which had two top 10 hit singles: 91裸聊视频淟ast Night91裸聊视频� with Keyshia Cole and 91裸聊视频淐ome to Me91裸聊视频� featuring Nicole Scherzinger.
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WHAT SPARKED THE LAWSUITS?
In November, Combs91裸聊视频� protege and singer Cassie sued him for alleging years of sexual abuse including rape. The lawsuit alleged he forced her to have sex with male prostitutes while he filmed them.
Combs and Ventura began dating in 2007 and had an on-and-off relationship for more than a decade.
The suit was settled the day after it was filed, but the lawsuits against Combs kept coming.
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In February, a music producer filed a lawsuit alleging Combs coerced him to solicit prostitutes and pressured him to have sex with them. Combs91裸聊视频� attorney Shawn Holley has said of those allegations that 91裸聊视频渨e have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies.91裸聊视频�
Another of Combs91裸聊视频� accusers was a woman who said the rap producer raped her two decades ago when she was 17.
The filings detail acts of sexual assault, beatings and forced drugging allegedly committed in the early 1990s by Combs, then a talent director, party promoter and rising figure in New York City91裸聊视频檚 hip-hop community.
ANY REPERCUSSIONS FROM THE LAWSUITS?
Last year, Combs stepped down as chairman of his cable television network Revolt amid the sexual abuse allegations against him.
Revolt announced Combs91裸聊视频� decision via social media. It91裸聊视频檚 not clear if he will ever return to the media company 91裸聊视频� which said Combs previously had 91裸聊视频渘o operational or day-to-day role91裸聊视频� at the network.
91裸聊视频淭his decision helps to ensure that Revolt remains steadfastly focused on our mission to create meaningful content for the culture and amplify the voices of all Black people throughout this country and African diaspora,91裸聊视频� the network said.
The network had been preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Combs also created an online marketplace called that featured Black-owned brands. The website for the curated marketplace is still active, but shows no products being sold.
WHAT HAPPENED WITH DIAGEO?
Earlier this year, Combs withdrew the lawsuit filed last year as part of a settlement with the London-based spirits giant.
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In court filings, Combs said Diageo leadership told him race was one of the reasons it limited distribution to 91裸聊视频渦rban91裸聊视频� neighborhoods. Combs said he was also told some Diageo leaders resented him for making too much money.
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Combs91裸聊视频� reputation took a serious hit after the lawsuit was filed. Diageo became the sole owner of Ciroc and DeLeon after the lawsuit was withdrawn.
Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press
