Over the years, Sean Combs has worn various hats. First he was Puffy, then Puff Daddy, then P Diddy , then Diddy, then Swag, then Puff Daddy again, and most recently Love. He is a rapper, producer, label executive, actor, restaurateur and businessman.
But his latest label is far less flattering. As of this week, Combs is officially a man in court, accused of sexual trafficking. Back in March, properties believed to belong to Combs were raided by US law enforcement “in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation,” according to Fox 11 news reports.
The news came months after the rapper was accused of multiple incidents of sexual assault, including more than 15 years’ worth of physical, sexual, and mental abuse towards his ex-girlfriend, American singer-songwriter Cassie . Then, a video obtained by CNN showed Combs, wearing only a white towel, punching and kicking the R&B singer in a hotel hallway in 2016 . He has now admitted the assault, and said he is “truly sorry” describing his actions as “inexcusable”.
"I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I was disgusted then when I did it. I'm disgusted now," the music mogul said in a video statement posted Sunday to Instagram and Facebook.
Another one of Combs’ accusers alleges that he, along with two other men, raped her two decades ago, when she was 17. A male music producer has also accused Combs of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to sleep with sex workers. This week, Combs has .