hotographs of dressed as the Pope from 's 2008 Halloween party have recently reappeared online, sparking renewed attention as the musician faces serious allegations. At the star-studded gathering, appeared in a white skullcap and cassock, layered with a red cape and multiple crucifixes, embodying the image of the Pope. Seen blessing the crowd and even dancing on tables, was accompanied by then-girlfriend , who donned a Wonder Woman costume.
The images capture a moment when was widely celebrated, years before recent accusations cast shadows over his public image. In 2008, 's career was at its peak. He had become the first male rapper to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was expanding his media presence with his VH1 reality show, I Want to Work for Diddy.
His rise included an acting stint on CSI: Miami, where he portrayed a lawyer. These achievements solidified as a fixture in pop culture, long before his legal issues emerged. Allegations Surface as Combs Prepares for Trial Recent years, however, have brought forward multiple accusations against .
In May 2024, a video from 2016 surfaced, reportedly showing him chasing down a hotel hallway before assaulting her. In her lawsuit, which was later settled out of court, alleged that had paid the hotel $50,000 to acquire the footage after the incident. In a statement following the settlement, expressed, "I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control.
I want to thank my family,.