More Black Celebs Who Have Attended Diddy’s ‘White Parties’ Over the Years

The Bad Boy mogul was known for his lavish affairs, throwing them annually from 1998 to 2009.

Host Sean “Diddy” Combs makes an appearance during “The Real White Party” at the Combs’ East Hampton estate on September 2, 2007 in East Hampton, New York. Photo: Getty Images Bryan Bedder/CP/Getty Images for CP

As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal indictment and subsequent jailing as he awaits trial continues to make waves in and outside of Hollywood, many are looking to those who may have once partied with him as potential witnesses to some of the debauchery that may have allegedly taken place at his events.

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In particular, patrons of his annual and highly popular white parties are being closely examined and it’s in that vein that we’d thought it’d be fitting to highlight a handful of the celebs who’ve attended over the years.

Jay-Z-2003

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Jay-Z sits with Diddy at his Absolut White Party in the East Hamptons.

Teyana Taylor

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Teyana Taylor laughs it up with Chris Brown at the “Malaria No More White Party” hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills.

Tyrese

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Tyrese poses for pics with Chris Brown at the “Malaria No More White Party” hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills.

Tracee Ellis and Evan Ross

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Tracee Ellis Ross and her brother Evan poses for pics with other partygoers at the “Malaria No More White Party” hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills.

Amber Rose

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Amber Rose poses for pics at the “Malaria No More White Party” hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills.

Star Jones & Al Reynolds- 2007

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Star Jones and her then-husband Al Reynolds attend Diddy’s “The Real White Party” in the East Hamptons.

Reverend Run and Angela Simmons-2007

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Reverend Run and his daughter Angela Simmons attend Diddy’s “The Real White Party” in the East Hamptons.

Mariah Carey-2007

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Mariah Carey poses with Diddy at his “The Real White Party” in the East Hamptons.

Lil Kim-2007

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Lil Kim poses with Diddy at his “The Real White Party” in the East Hamptons.

A Young Christian, Justin and Quincy Combs-2007

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Diddy’s kids Quincy, Christian and Justin pose with their father at his “The Real White Party” in the East Hamptons.

Kim Porter-2007

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The late Kim Porter poses with Diddy and their twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila at his “The Real White Party” in the East Hamptons.

Doug E. Fresh-2007

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Music legends Doug E. Fresh and Andre Harrell pose with Diddy at his “The Real White Party” in the East Hamptons.

Mary J. Blige and Then-Husband Kendu Isaacs-2003

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Mary J. Blige and her then-husband Kendu Isaacs pose with Diddy’s mother at his Absolut White Party in the East Hamptons.

Chris Brown-2009

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Chris Brown poses for pics with Diddy at the “Malaria No More White Party” hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills.

Heavy D and Faith Evans-2000

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Late rapper Heavy D poses with Faith Evans at Diddy’s Annual White Party in East Hampton.

Janice Combs-2009

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Janice Combs, Diddy’s mother, attends the “Malaria No More White Party” hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills.

Kimora Lee Simmons-2000

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Kimora Lee Simmons poses with her then-husband Russell Simmons at Diddy’s Annual White Party in East Hampton.

Meagan Good-2009

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Meagan Good attends the “Malaria No More White Party” hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills.

Garcelle Beauvais-2009

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Garcelle Beauvais, attends the “Malaria No More White Party” hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills.

Cassie-2009

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Cassie, Diddy’s then-girlfriend, attends the “Malaria No More White Party” hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills.

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