Wendy Williams Breaks Her Silence on Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Charges, Diddy To Be Sued by More than 100 People Including an Alleged 9-Year-Old Who’s Speaking Out Decades Later, Dame Dash Drags Jay-Z into Diddy’s Mess and More Updates on The Rap Mogul’s Chaotic Case

Here are some of the best post of the week regarding Diddy’s arrest and aftermath

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Man Details Attending a Diddy All-White Party at 6 Years Old, and Yikes…

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At one point, an invite to one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ annual all-white parties was a symbol of status and exclusivity. Now, a slew of disturbing allegations against the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul is shifting attention back on what exactly went down during these functions, which are now under federal investigation. — Phenix S Halley

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Bakari Sellers Names the Most Effective Ways for Black Americans to Organize and Make a Change

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Finally Speaks On Mounting Lawsuits

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Despite facing a growing list of disturbing allegations, one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers has released a statement declaring his client’s innocence. This follows attorney Tony Buzbee (Buzbee Law Firm) joining AVA Law Group in a press conference that took place on Tuesday (Oct. 1). — Candace McDuffie

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Wendy Williams Finally Breaks Silence on Diddy’s Current Mess

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Wendy Williams has finally broken her silence on Diddy. The radio and TV host gave an interview to Daily Mail on Monday, providing her famous insight into the madness circulating the media mogul following his Sept. 16 arrest. — Jared Alexander

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Huge New Development, Regarding Kim Porter’s ‘Memoir’ About Her Life with Diddy

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The concern surrounding the Amazon bestseller, “Kim’s Lost Words: A journey for justice, from the other side…” has gotten to the e-commerce giant, as they have permanently pulled the book from its site. — Noah A. McGee

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More Than 100 People, Including a 9-Year-Old Boy, Accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of Sexual Assault— And It Gets Worse

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Two Texas law firms announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The attorneys said so far, they’re representing over 100 plaintiffs. — Kalyn Womack

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Now That Diddy Is Off Suicide Watch, What’s Next For Him?

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More than a week after Sean “Diddy” Combs was placed on suicide watch, he’s been taken off it. According to PEOPLE, Diddy was initially placed on suicide watch as a “preventive measure” to accommodate his drastic lifestyle change. — Noah A. McGee

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WATCH: Dame Dash Has Questions For Jay-Z Regarding Diddy Rumors

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Sept. 16 arrest on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking has reverberated throughout the entertainment world — especially the hip-hop community. As such, several in the music industry have offered their opinions on what it all means. — Stephanie Holland

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What We Know About Denzel Washington and Diddy’s Alleged ‘Beef’ From Years Ago

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With Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal indictment taking over headlines, many are starting to recall past alleged problematic moments between him and other celebs. This latest one involves one of our favorite actors—Denzel Washington. — Shanelle Genai

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