Diddy’s Private Jet on Sale, Ray J Spills the Tea on The Freak Offs, Everything to Know About JLo and Diddy’s Dating Stint, Shyne Enters The Diddy Drama and More News on the Bad Boy CEO

Ray J made some alarming allegations about everything that went down at Diddy's alleged "freak off" parties.

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Diddy Finally Claps Back at Shyne Barrow for Calling Him the ‘Devil’ Who Destroyed His Life Over 1999 Shooting

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is finally responding to Shyne Barrow, a former Bad Boy signee turned Leader of the Opposition in the Belize House of Representatives. — Shanelle Genai

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7 Truths and Myths About Diddy and Jennifer Lopez’s Relationship Back in the Day

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The former romance between Jennifer Lopez and Diddy continues to capture our imaginations in the wake of the rapper’s headline-making arrest. As The Root previously reported, Diddy was arrested earlier this fall on charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and sex trafficking, and is currently being held at The Metropolitan Detention Center in New York. — Jared Alexander

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Getting Shot At, Talking About Diddy, What the Hell Is Going on With Ray J?! Here’s The Tea

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Another day, another Ray J moment. But this time around, his allegations are doing more than getting folks talking, they’re causing serious questions as to what kind of mess he may have gotten himself into. — Shanelle Genai

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Is Diddy’s Drama Tainting One of Sting’s Most Popular Songs? Here’s What He Has to Say About That

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As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal indictment and mounting legal issues continue to play out in the court of public opinion—there’s one singer whose opinion is now in the spotlight. — Shanelle Genai

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Diddy’s Mansion Isn’t Selling, So Now He’s Renting out His Private Jet For How Much?!!!

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While sitting in a Brooklyn jail, waiting patiently to stand trial in May 2025, Sean “Diddy” Combs and his team are doing all they can to earn some extra dough. Good thing for the mogul that he owns a private jet. — Noah A. McGee

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Yet Another Diddy Lawsuit, But This One Involves a Juicy Car Chase and a Shootout

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The latest lawsuit to come against Sean “Diddy” Combs is the first since his federal arrest that doesn’t involve sexual assault. However, the details of the incident follow the pattern of the previous reports of Combs’ alleged violent nature. — Kalyn Womack

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Yet Another Lawsuit From the Diddy Case, But This Time It’s Not Towards Him…

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There’s a new lawsuit out of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ camp ..and surprisingly, it’s not yet another one directed toward the mogul himself. — Jared Alexander

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Diddy Has a Whole Lot of Nerve With His Latest Attempt at Getting Out of Jail

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The latest filing to hit the court docket in the pending federal sex crime case against Bad Boy founder Sean “Diddy” Combs is yet another attempt at bond. Combs’ request comes after spending his 55th birthday behind bars and his negotiations are serious. — Kalyn Womack

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