The glitzy world of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs just took a nosedive into another scandal. The rap mogul is facing explosive allegations from former adult film star Adria English, who’s accusing him of sexual assault and sex trafficking during his infamous “white parties.” According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, English’s lawsuit claims these sordid affairs went down at Diddy’s plush pads in the Hamptons and Miami.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on July 3, the lawsuit alleges that Combs turned his star-studded soirees into a playground for forced prostitution and sex work. English isn’t just pointing the finger at Diddy; she’s dragging Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Vibe Magazine, and Penske Media Corporation into the legal fray, accusing them of being part of the grand scheme.
Diddy’s lawyer, Jonathan Davis, fired back, telling PEOPLE, “No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone. We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason and without any proof.” He added confidently, “Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail against these baseless claims in court.”
PEOPLE also reached out to Vibe Magazine and Penske Media Corporation, who are presumably scrambling for their own legal lifelines.
English’s claims paint a chilling picture. She alleges that between 2006 and 2009, Diddy “demanded” she engage in sexual activities with party guests, including celebrity jeweler Jacob Arabo. English also alleges Diddy made her take narcotics and spiked the party drinks with ecstasy, leading her to lose memory of events during the Miami parties.
English is seeking damages including profits from Vibe and PMC, legal fees, and “legal and equitable relief,” all while demanding a trial by jury.
This lawsuit is just the latest in a series of legal troubles for Diddy. The rap icon recently scrubbed his Instagram clean, including an apology to ex Cassie Ventura after a 2016 video surfaced showing him physically abusing her. He’s also sold his majority stake in Revolt, the music-focused TV network he co-founded in 2013.
Since November, at least six others have filed lawsuits accusing Diddy of sexual assault or harassment. On March 25, federal investigators even raided his properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of their ongoing probe.
Diddy, defiant as ever, issued a statement in December: “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family, and for the truth.”
As the legal storm brews, all eyes are on Diddy and his next move. Will he dance his way out of this one, or is the party finally over?
