Sean "Diddy" Combs, the rapper and music mogul, has been accused of sexual abuse by multiple women in a series of lawsuits that have recently surfaced. Two women have come forward with allegations of sexual assault against Combs, stating that he physically and sexually abused them on separate occasions. A gay man has also filed a lawsuit claiming that Combs gave him HIV. These accusations come in addition to a previous lawsuit filed against Combs by a woman who accused him of rape, revenge porn, and drugging.
The lawsuits have been filed under the New York Adult Survivors Act, which allows victims of child sexual abuse to sue their abusers regardless of the statute of limitations. The act, which went into effect this year, has led to a spike in high-profile sexual abuse cases being filed in the state.
Combs has denied all the allegations and referred to them as fabricated. He has also lost a major deal in the wake of the allegations. The lawsuits have brought attention to the issue of sexual abuse in the entertainment industry and have sparked a discussion about the accountability of powerful figures.
Combs, also known as P. Diddy or Puff Daddy, is a prominent figure in the music industry and has a net worth of over $800 million. He has previously faced legal issues, including a 1999 incident where he was tried for weapons possession.
The recent accusations against Combs have garnered significant media attention, with coverage from outlets such as CBS News, NPR, and Billboard. The lawsuits continue to unfold, and it remains to be seen how they will impact Combs' reputation and career in the music industry.