In the first nine months of 2023, triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that garnered a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network.
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The music mogul香蕉视频直播檚 homes in Monday by federal agents with Homeland Security Investigators and other law enforcement. Officials said the searches were connected to an investigation by federal authorities in New York.
The officials spoke to The Associated Press on conditions of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the investigation. Combs香蕉视频直播� attorney and other representatives didn香蕉视频直播檛 immediately respond to a request for comment, and his whereabouts are unknown.
Although Diddy was embroiled in one high-profile business dispute for part of 2023, it was a case filed by his former girlfriend and that opened the door to other claims of sexual violence. Combs has vehemently denied the allegations.
It is not clear whether the search is related to any of the allegations raised in the lawsuits, which include one from a woman who claims Combs .
Here are some things to know about Combs and the investigation.
WHO IS DIDDY?
Combs is among the most influential hip-hop producers and executives of the past three decades. He built one of music香蕉视频直播檚 biggest empires, blazing a trail with several entities attached to his famous name. He is the founder of Bad Boy Records and a three-time Grammy winner who has worked with a slew of top-tier artists including Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lil Kim, Faith Evans and 112.
The music mogul created the fashion clothing line called Sean John, was associated with a well-known vodka brand and launched Revolt TV network, which focuses on music and social justice issues targeting African Americans. He also produced the reality show 香蕉视频直播淢aking the Band香蕉视频直播� for MTV.
In 2022, BET honored Combs with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his ability to shape culture through his career.
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WHAT SPARKED THE LAWSUITS?
In November, Combs香蕉视频直播� protege and singer Cassie sued him for alleging years of sexual abuse including rape. The lawsuit alleged he forced her to have sex with male prostitutes while he filmed them.
Combs and Ventura began dating in 2007 and had an on-and-off relationship for more than a decade.
The suit was settled the day after it was filed, but the lawsuits against Combs kept coming.
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Another of Combs香蕉视频直播� accusers was a woman who said the rap producer raped her two decades ago when she was 17.
The filings detail acts of sexual assault, beatings and forced drugging allegedly committed in the early 1990s by Combs, then a talent director, party promoter and rising figure in New York City香蕉视频直播檚 hip-hop community.
ANY REPERCUSSIONS FROM THE LAWSUITS?
Last year, Combs stepped down as chairman of his cable television network Revolt amid the sexual abuse allegations against him.
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The network had been preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Combs also created an online marketplace called that featured Black-owned brands. The website for the curated marketplace is still active, but shows no products being sold.
WHAT HAPPENED WITH DIAGEO?
Earlier this year, Combs withdrew the lawsuit filed last year as part of a settlement with the London-based spirits giant.
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Combs香蕉视频直播� reputation took a serious hit after the lawsuit was filed. Diageo became the sole owner of Ciroc and DeLeon after the lawsuit was withdrawn.
Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press
