Diddy's criminal empire: A timeline of the suspicions and accusations that haunt the rapper

Diddy's criminal empire: A timeline of the suspicions and accusations that haunt the rapper

outsidethe world Didy shine. He was pHe is respected by his peers in music, Acclaimed by the industry as an artist and entrepreneur It was admired by millions of fans around the world. Inside, it rotted. He was a sexual predator, a violent abuser, and an encourager of the degradation of many women. pAt least, that's what they are now trying to prove in court in many countriesThose who claim It's done Victims of the North American star's horrific crimes.

Shawn combs, Known in the hip-hop world as 'Didi', 'Daddy's murmur' and 'p. Didi', Face nowin justice in North America, Accusations Sex trafficking, blackmail, Forced labor, bribes… An almost endless list, tracked over time, By The Guardian newspaper.

That was in November last year, What the His ex-girlfriend DidiSinger Cassandra Ventura known as “Cassie”I gained the courage to Report the violence you experienced during the relationship For more than a decade they have maintained it. separateIp and then, The North American Star's empire began to crumble.

1990s – First convictions

Almost from the beginning of his career, Didi He had problems with justice – But at the time, instead of hurting the artist's rise, they actually helped him Th“enhance the aura”bad child”(An expression that actually gives its name to a music publisher who owns it).

in 1998He was Accused of assault He was sentenced to training To learn to control anger. The following year, in 1999accused of it Possession of weaponsAfter a shooting in a nightclub Running out Flawless.

However, Reports of assault and sexual violence will not emerge until later. was in 2019 I His ex-girlfriend Didi, Jenna Huynhclaimed that he was a victim of physical and emotional abuse During the relationship with Rapper. She never filed a complaint.

November 16, 2023 – Cassie Break the silence

Physical violence and abuse. they The crimes Cassie says she suffered at the hands of… DidiWhile she was the rapper's girlfriend, between 2007 and 2018. After the relationship ended the singer She decided to refer him to court and open a case against the artist.

In the lawsuit, Cassie She says she was attracted to A.J 'Boast' and 'drugs' lifestyle, leading to 'a spiral of abuse, violence and sex trafficking'. He claims it was Being forced to perform sexual acts with other people Against your will. And this Didi went to Violent towards anyone who approaches her, as was the case with rapper Kid Codyin which the star allegedly destroyed his car to get away from Cassie.

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17 Who doesn't?combRo de 2023heressie and Didi reach an “agreement”

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After one day Cassie After announcing that she will take her ex-boyfriend to face justice, she does so New public announcement. After all, he was there He reached a Legal agreement with Didi – Its conditions were not revealed.

“I have decided Resolve this issue amicably “In terms of I have a certain level of control,” the singer said at the time.

24 From novembRo de 2023 – Two new cases of sexual assaults

Despite the “amicable agreement” with Cassie,… Pandora's box was open and Didi I will never rest again. After a few days, new ones begin to appear Operations Lawsuits against the artist – with Accusations dating back to the 1990s.

The first was ShAnonymous report. Shbad One woman claimed she was forced to do so You have relationshipQ Sexy for Didi and To another man.

the second issue He was taken To justice puts atmosphereI Dickerson Neal. A woman says Didi They drugged her and sexually assaulted her, after filming the act and publishing the pictures From himself.

November 29, 2023 – Professional life Didi His investigation begins

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In the face of the series of accusations that began to appear, Didi He resigns from his position as president revolutionthe television network founded by the artist.

theAt the same time, platform Holo Give upIM TRUETy displays Artist-centered And in his family, which was in production.

December 6 – Sex trafficking of minors (b Didi denies everything)

New complaint: A A woman says she was gang-raped and a victim of sex trafficking by… Didi. There is an aggravating factor: it was smalltHe was only 17 years old at the time.

the The rapper publicly denies it All counts.

“I did not do any of the terrible things they claim. I will fight for my good name, for my family, and for the truth.”

February 26, 2024 – The man was also a victim

So far, all the complaints reported have come from women. But behold there is a turning point A man appears – and in the world of music – complainingAir of sexual behavior Didi.

Lawyers Didi classified Statements like “Pure imagination”.

25 of He walks From 2024 – Searches in Didi's house

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to Houses Didi In Los Angeles, California, and Miami, Florida, are the target of searches By the North American justice system.

In the case, A Investigating sex trafficking crimes.

But the searches did not result in any arrest or accusation of the artist at that time.

17 of maybe From 2024 – video to aggression To Cassie shock the world

If Cassie's first conviction was the beginning of her downfall Didithis will be The moment of real abyss. the CNN International Released Surveillance camera images showed, in a naked and crude manner, the popular rapper assaulting the singer.

Didi She is seen pulling Cassie by her hair and… Kick her node Entrance of a hotel in Los Angeles. The attacks that RIt happened in 2016.

Without being able to deny that he is the hero of images, Didi Issues an apology. “I take full responsibility for my actions in this video,” he said.

May 22, 2024 – More two practicalQ In court

Video of the attack on Cassie Motivate other alleged victims Didi To break the silence.

It's been less than a week since the photos that shocked the world were published, and the time has come model Crystal Makeni Proceed with legal action Against the artist. the A case dating back to 2003. The model claims so Didi the Drugging him and forcing him to perform oral sex.

Days later, another alleged victim emerged, April Lambro. Accuses Didi to Four sexual assaults occurred between 1995 and 2000 and She says, nThe story really came to fruition To become The usual, What The artist photographed and published these same works.

June 7, 2024 – Didi loses grade academic And the key to New York

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the Howard universityin Washington, DCannounces that it will withdraw Didi Degree Honorary Academy awarded to him and He finishes the school program with the name of the artist Which was present in the educational institution.

July 4, 2024 – New complaints about sex trafficking

This time it is Adria English The woman she claims to be Victim of sex traffickingIn the hands Didi, Between 2004 and 2009During the famous “white concerts” of the artist.

The rapper and his lawyers continue to do so He denies all allegationsDespite the number increase Processes in justicehere.

September 10, 2024 – Another male case (f Didi Missed court hearing)

Derek for me Cardillo– Smith Accuses Didi To get it They drugged and sexually assaulted him at a party in 1997. the The rapper must be present in front of a virtual audience Related to the issue, but noAres. the Absence is worth itShPay him 100 million From $ toThe complainer. The rapper's defense claims so Didi I don't even know who he is Cardillo– Smith.

September 11, 2024 – ShProminent whistleblowers

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After Cassie, another famous music artist seems to acknowledge herself as a victim Didi. It's about to Dawn Richard, Member Girl band Danity Ken (A group consisting of Didi). It is reported that the artist Attack Sexually several timesIn addition to exercise she Verbal abuse and harassment in the workplace.

Down Richard still comes to give Their own echo allegations CassieAnd make sure it was Witness the attacks Didi For the singer on more than one occasion.

September 16, 2024 – Arrest

He has arrived The moment. Didi and Detained in New YorkBecause of suspicion to Sex trafficking and extortion.

The federal indictment speaks of A “A criminal network” that committed “among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.”.

September 17, 2024 – Bail denied

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Didi He is not allowed to be released on bail He is sent to prison.

Prosecutors claim there is “Dangerous escape risk” by the artist He considered it He has “the money, the means and the power” to do soI can't escape Without being discoverer.

When it exists the court, the Rapper He declares himself innocent.

24 to September of 2024 -And the issues never end

After being arrested Didi, Complaints keep coming Against the artist. Latest part of Thalia Graveswhich, in a new judicial process, theShe accuses the rapper and his bodyguard of sexually assaulting her, filming the assault and sharing the recording From himself. Two accidents occurred Contracts.

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