Why Diddy Didn’t Get Bail, Details On Those “Freak offs,”Why 1,000 Bottles of Baby Oil?! Celebs React to Diddy’s Arrest, What Was Diddy Doing in Central Park? Catch Up on Everything About Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Federal Case as He Heads to Jail

The indictment, the scathing allegations, the 1,000 baby bottles?! It’s not looking good for the rap mogul.

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P. Diddy Arrested in NYC, And Black America Has Thoughts

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Updated as of 9/17/2024 at 4:00 p.m. ET — Emell Adolphus

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50 Cent and Other Black Celebs React to Diddy’s Shocking Federal Arrest, Indictment in NYC

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As the disturbing details of Sean “Diddy” Combs federal indictment—including shocking mentions of sexual “freak offs”—continue to send shockwaves on social media, a handful of folks in Black Hollywood are giving their two cents on the matter. — Shanelle Genai

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The Most Shocking Revelations in Diddy’s Federal Indictment

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On Tuesday, the federal indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs was officially unsealed and released to the public and the details—about everything from his alleged “freak offs” to his mansion raids by Homeland Security earlier this year—will surprise you. — Shanelle Genai

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Here’s Why The Feds Say Diddy is ‘Too Dangerous’ to Be Granted Bond

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Updated as of 9/17/2024 at 5:10 p.m. ET — Kalyn Womack

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Read The Full Indictment Against Sean “Diddy” Combs – Freakoffs, Sex Trafficking and All

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Monday evening, rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested in New York City on a laundry list of federal charges including not exclusive to sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. If you thought the allegations were bad, trust me, they’re worse. — Kalyn Womack

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What You Didn’t Know About Diddy’s ‘Freak Offs’

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Diddy’s alleged ‘freak offs’ served a greater purpose, according to the details of his newly released indictment. The Bad Boy mogul would allegedly use the sex and drug-fueled events to enforce control. — Emell Adolphus

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Diddy Trades Lap of Luxury For One of New York’s Most Dangerous Prisons

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Sean “Diddy” Combs found success in the music world at a young age, which means despite his humble beginnings, he’s been living an extremely privileged life for a very long time. That all changed overnight when the music mogul was arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. — Stephanie Holland

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Video Catches Diddy Hours Before Arrest Looking Stressed In NYC’s Central Park

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Mere moments before his arrest, Sean “Diddy” Combs was hanging out in NYC as if nothing was about to happen. — Jared Alexander

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