Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is embroiled in multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault and trafficking, reportedly had an emotional breakdown during his time at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center the day after Christmas.
According to insider reports, the music mogul begged prison guards to transfer him to a medical facility, fearing he was experiencing a severe mental health episode. Despite his pleas, his requests were denied.
One source close to the rapper shared, "Diddy thought his legal team would have secured bail by now. Spending the holidays in jail was a nightmare, especially since Christmas is a time he's always spent with his children."
It was reported that Combs eventually calmed himself using meditation techniques he's practiced since being detained. However, a separate source denied the claims of a meltdown, stating that while Diddy misses his family deeply, he remains "mentally strong."
Explosive allegations mount against Diddy
The emotional strain comes as Diddy faces a slew of new sexual assault lawsuits from multiple accusers. Filed by a New York-based attorney, the allegations detail a pattern of alleged drugging and sexual assault by Combs, with incidents dating back to 2019.
Each of the three unnamed plaintiffs claims they accepted drinks from Diddy, became disoriented, and later woke up to the assaults. In a separate case, a woman identified as Jane Doe has accused both Diddy and Jay-Z of raping her in 2000 when she was just 13 years old.
Diddy's legal team vehemently denies the accusations, labeling them "shameless publicity stunts" and promising to seek sanctions against what they call unethical attorneys filing "fictional claims."
Legal battles intensify
Amid these claims, Diddy remains under scrutiny for his past behavior and faces mounting public and legal pressure. While he maintains his innocence, these allegations have further tarnished his once-iconic image.
As the lawsuits progress and more details emerge, the cases against Diddy could have significant ramifications, both legally and reputationally. For now, the world watches as one of the music industry's most powerful figures fights to clear his name.