Recent Diddy News: Diddy’s Alleged ‘Drug Mule’ Gets Charges Dropped, Attorney Compares Diddy to Harvey Weinstein, 50 Cent’s Diddy Documentary Reveals Truth Behind Al B. Sure’s Health Scare, Former Danity Kane Member Speaks and More on Diddy

The shocking link between Sean "Diddy" Combs and UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione and more.

Was Diddy Behind Al B. Sure’s Health Scare in 2022? Here’s What We Know

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Al B. Sure is not afraid to speak his mind, especially when it comes to Sean “Diddy” Combs. — Noah A. McGee

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Social Media Reacts to the Other Diddy, Luigi Mangione Connection No One Was Expecting

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Just when we thought 2024 was winding down and we had time to take a breath, the year had one last crazy card to play. Two of the most high-profile criminal cases of the year have crossed over in an unexpected way. — Stephanie Holland

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Oh Lord! T.D. Jakes Going After Social Media Creators Linking Him to Diddy’s Bad Behavior

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 26: Bishop TD Jakes speaks during Woman Evolve 2024 at Globe Life Field on September 26, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Photo: Getty Images Eugenia R. Washington

Over the past year, T.D. Jakes has been one of a handful of high-profile individuals who have been the subject of online videos attempting to link them to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged bad behavior. But now, Jakes’ legal team is fighting back against what they say is AI-generated misinformation and asking the courts to expose the identities of those responsible for creating (and getting paid) for the content. — Angela Johnson

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Dawn Richard Speaks Out Her Shocking Allegations Against Diddy

Dawn Richard and Diddy perform on ABC’s “Good Morning America” at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on June 4, 2010 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Bennett Raglin/WireImage

Singer Dawn Richard is speaking out through her lawyer about her bombshell lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. — Shanelle Genai

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Is Diddy the New Harvey Weinstein?

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The New York attorney who recently filed lawsuits on behalf of three men who accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting them has finally spoken out about each case. However, who he compared Combs to is even more disturbing. — Kalyn Womack

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