Jamie Foxx Said Diddy Was Behind His Health Scare, Quincy Jones’ Brutal Opinion of Diddy Resurfaced, What Diddy’s Birthday Looked like Behind Bars and More Diddy News From the Week

Was Diddy behind the arrest of former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries? The internet speculates.

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Here’s Why People Don’t Want to Buy Diddy’s “Icky” Beverly Hills Mansion

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Who would give up on a deal for a 10-bedroom, 17,000-square feet mansion in Beverly Hills? Maybe those who know this particular home is being sold by Sean “Diddy” Combs, the man accused of running a sex-trafficking ring through the place. Sources say potential buyers are creeped out by the place. — Kalyn Womack

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With Trump Returning to the White House, Will He Pardon Diddy? Maybe

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President-elect Donald Trump spent the last day of his previous presidency issuing a whopping amount of pardons to everyone from racketeering lobbyists to weapon wielding rappers. Given his support for some celebrities, we wonder if Trump would lend his presidential power to the biggest celebrity case pending right now: Sean “Diddy” Combs. — Kalyn Womack

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Diddy’s Kids Keep Trying to Protect Their Dad’s Reputation, but This Recent Attempt Is Just Sad

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Although their father is sitting in a Brooklyn jail and is waiting to stand trial in May 2025, all of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ children are standing behind him and are putting in a tremendous amount of effort to repair their father’s broken image. — Noah A. McGee

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Diddy Breaks Silence in His First Public Voice Message From Prison

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ turned 55 on Monday (Nov. 4), and his children sent a special message for their father, to which he replied with the first words we’ve heard from him since his Sept. 16 arrest. — Jared Alexander

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Quincy Jones’ Brutally Honest Opinion of Diddy Resurfaces

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When someone of Quincy Jones’ stature passes away, their past comments are given new life. In the aftermath of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest, the great producer’s opinions on the Bad Boy founder’s music ability—or lack thereof—are resurfacing. — Stephanie Holland

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Jamie Foxx Finally Addresses Diddy’s Role in Last Year’s Health Scare, But It Gets Complicated…

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The scandal surrounding the arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs has drawn some of Hollywood’s biggest names into the rumor mill. Now, Jamie Foxx is weighing in on how the controversy may involve his recent medical emergency. — Stephanie Holland

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Social Media Believes Diddy Sold Out Abercrombie’s Former CEO, Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charges

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The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. The very same charges are being held against rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs leading some to speculate if the rapper threw the fashion giant under the bus. — Kalyn Womack

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What We Know About Diddy’s Birthday Behind Bars…Hint: It’s Nothing Like Last Year’s

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Last year, Sean “Diddy” Combs celebrated his birthday in London with tons of celebrities from Janet Jackson to Naomi Campbell. This year, he’s trading caviar and champagne for a mediocre jail meal. Reports give us details as to what his “celebration” looks like from the bing. — Kalyn Womack

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Diddy’s Lawyers React To Explosive Witness Testimony Everyone is Talking About

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Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs requested a gag order on Courtney Burgess, who recently claimed to have several Diddy’s sex tapes. — Kalyn Womack

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