Diddy’s Attorney Explains The 1,000 Bottles of Baby Oil, 50 Cent Plans a Tell-All Diddy Documentary with Netflix, Kim Porter’s Controversial Memoir and More News You Missed on The Rap Mogul This Week…

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Attorney: Diddy Wants to Spill Everything In Court

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When a public figure like Sean “Diddy” Combs’ is arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, people have a lot of questions about how and why a rich, famous superstar would risk everything by allegedly committing such despicable acts. — Stephanie Holland

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Diddy’s Lawyer Finally Addressed The 1,000 Bottles of ‘Freak-Off’ Baby Oil, and So Did 50 Cent…Hilariously

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Diddy’s lawyer addressed the more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil allegedly found in his client’s home, as noted in the federal indictment lobbed against him earlier this month…and yes, it’s completely hilarious. — Shanelle Genai

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50 Cent is Getting The Last Laugh On Diddy, And He’s Using Netflix to Do It

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Now, it’s official: After 50 Cent revealed in May that Netflix won the bidding war for his documentary on Diddy, the series is now officially in the works. — Noah A. McGee

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Did Justin Bieber Release a Song About His Exploits With Diddy?

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The proliferation of AI continues to cause some serious confusion across the internet — this time, Justin Bieber and Sean “Diddy” Combs are caught up in the madness. A “Justin Bieber song” recently went viral on TikTok and Twitter/X following Diddy’s Sept. 16 arrest, featuring lyrics about Bieber’s experience with the fallen mogul. — Jared Alexander

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It’s Time to Talk About Diddy’s 7 Children

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As Diddy continues to dominate the news cycle thanks to his federal arrest and indictment, many are wondering what will happen to his kids in the interim. — Shanelle Genai

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Where is Fonzworth Bentley, Diddy’s Former Manservant??

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Amid all the Diddy madness, where, exactly, is Fonzworth Bentley? The internet has some questions for Diddy’s former assistant in light of the rapper’s recent high-profile arrest and legal woes. — Jared Alexander

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Diddy and Kim Porter’s Children Speak On Porter’s Bestselling “Memoir”

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The arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. The news has drawn the Bad Boy founder’s family and closest friends into the headlines. As a result of the scandal, a controversial memoir, allegedly from Diddy’s ex Kim Porter, has become an Amazon bestseller. “Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice from the Other Side…,” features journal entries allegedly written by her during her relationship with the music mogul. However, there are clear questions about whether these are actually Porter’s words. — Stephanie Holland

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The Scary Reason Diddy May Have Stopped Eating In Jail

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Has Diddy stopped eating in jail? According to a recent report from News Nation, the rapper and producer may not be eating while he stays at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. — Jared Alexander

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

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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. — Shanelle Genai

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Katt Williams Reacts to Diddy Federal Indictment, Arrest in the Most Katt Williams Way Possible

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After waiting with bated breath for a week, fans of Katt Williams will be delighted to know that the beloved comedian has finally shared his two cents when it comes to Diddy and his recent federal indictment. — Shanelle Genai

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WATCH: Suge Knight Details Why Diddy May Not Be Safe in Prison

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering has people asking questions about who was involved in these alleged crimes and why a man with so much to lose would take such a big risk. Former Death Row Records boss Suge Knight has a unique perspective on Diddy’s situation. — Stephanie Holland

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