Katt Williams Reveals Why He Doesn’t Like Diddy, 17-Year-Old Model Accuses Diddy of Sexual Assault, Mystery Celeb Defendant Accuses Attorney of Extortion, Diddy Secures Surprising Legal Win and More Diddy News

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Plot Twist! Lawyer Representing 100-plus Diddy Accusers Named in Assault Lawsuit

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Well! Look how the tables have turned. The lawyer representing over 100 plaintiffs in lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a lawsuit himself. The allegations are shocking. — Kalyn Womack

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Katt Williams Finally Reveals the Specific Reason He Has Such Disdain For Diddy

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As we all know, Katt Williams has been one of the loudest celebrities this year regarding everything in Black Hollywood. Outside all of the rival comedians and actors Williams hasn’t been shy about discussing, Williams has been especially vocal about Sean “Diddy” Combs and his legal troubles this year. — Noah A. McGee

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17-Year-Old Model Accuses Diddy of Sexual Assault in New, Horrifying Lawsuit

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Another sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs as he awaits federal prosecution for sex crime charges. These horrifying claims are said to have come from a mere 17-year-old girl. — Kalyn Womack

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After His Jail Cell Was Raided, Diddy Secures a Big Legal Win

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Updated as of 11/19/2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET — Kalyn Womack

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Shyne Shares More Juicy Details on His Past Friendship With Diddy

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With the release of the new documentary “The Honorable Shyne,” the once-up-and-coming Belizean rapper is now sharing his story with anyone who will listen. — Noah A. McGee

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Attorney For Diddy’s Alleged Victims Laughs in Mystery Celeb’s Face Who Claims He’s Being Extorted By the Lawyer

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Just when it seemed like Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing over 100 alleged victims of harm at the hands of Sean “Diddy” Combs, was moving problem-free in his pursuit of justice — it looks like he’s now facing a major issue himself. — Shanelle Genai

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After Fighting Diddy’s Sons, Ray J Takes Diddy’s Side and Says this About the ’Freak Offs…

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Ray J has been talkative this year, speaking on a slew of celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian, his sister, Brandy, and most notably, Sean “Diddy” Combs. — Noah A. McGee

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Diddy’s Sons Come After The Author of the Alleged Tell-All Kim Porter Book

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Remember that guy who testified that he allegedly saw Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex tapes and was in possession of Kim Porter’s tell-all memoir? Well, he just got swept into some serious legal mess but not by the mogul himself – by his sons. — Kalyn Womack

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Is Being A Boss in Jail, Using Inmates and His Children to Do his Dirty Work, According to Prosecutors

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has always been a boss, but now authorities are saying that he has decided to bring that some energy in jail. This could result in even more trouble for the mogul. Here’s all the details. — Candace McDuffie

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