50 Cent has addressed the allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, emphasizing that it’s consistent with what he’s been saying for a decade.
Sean Combs was arrested on September 16, facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, which he has consistently denied.
Since then, 120 more individuals have come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct against the rapper. Additionally, some individuals have spoken out about attending the 54-year-old’s ‘Freak Off’ parties.
50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, has frequently criticized Combs, both in his music and through social media posts.
Back in 2006, 50 Cent accused Combs of being more knowledgeable than he admitted about the murder of rapper The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Christopher Wallace, in the diss track ‘The Bomb’.
When footage emerged showing Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel in 2016, 50 Cent took to Twitter, sarcastically noting, “Now I’m sure puffy didn’t do it, he is innocent this proves nothing! This is what his lawyers are gonna say, God help us all.”
Furthermore, 50 Cent posted a picture of a statement from Combs denying allegations of sex trafficking, sex abuse, and rape, with a caption: “The lie detector test has determined this was a lie…”
After authorities raided Combs’ homes, 50 Cent tweeted: “Now it’s not Diddy do it, it’s Diddy done. They don’t come like that unless they got a case.”
50 Cent has consistently explained why he’s publicly spoken against Combs over the years.
In a conversation with People, he stated: “Look, it seems like I’m doing some extremely outrageous things, but I haven’t. It’s really me just saying what I’ve been saying for 10 years.”
“Now it’s becoming more full-facing in the news with the Puffy stuff, but away from that, I’m like, ‘Yo, it’s just my perspective because I stayed away from that stuff the entire time, because this is not my style.’”
50 Cent’s team announced that he plans to create a documentary about Combs.
In a statement released to the press, 50 Cent and director Alexandria Stapleton explained that the documentary will explore a ‘complex narrative’ spanning ‘decades,’ not just focusing on ‘headlines or clips seen so far’.
He continued: “We remain steadfast in our commitment to give a voice to the voiceless and to present authentic and nuanced perspectives.”
“While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs’s story is not the full story of hip hop and its culture. We aim to ensure that individual actions do not overshadow the culture’s broader contributions.”
“That said, Mr. Combs emphatically and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors. He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation.”