Sean “Diddy” Combs has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and other serious offenses. Below is a detailed timeline of these claims, highlighting key events and developments in his legal battles.
On February 14, 2025, a lawsuit accusing Combs and Jay-Z of rape was dropped. Despite this, multiple accusers continued to come forward with new allegations.
- In February 2025, an unnamed woman claimed she was assaulted by Combs at a Los Angeles nightclub in 2016. She alleged that he forced her to drink alcohol and then sexually assaulted her.
- Another male model accused Combs of harassment during a casting call for Bad Boy Records in 2006. The plaintiff stated that Combs made derogatory comments and physically groped him.
An anonymous male musician also filed a lawsuit on February 10, 2025. He claimed that Combs drugged and raped him in 2022 after promising him a recording contract.
Earlier Accusations
On February 7, 2025, a plaintiff accused Combs of raping her when she was 17 years old in 2012. According to the lawsuit, Combs gave her multiple shots of vodka, leaving her disoriented before the assault.
Two women active in the hip-hop scene during the late 1990s filed lawsuits on February 4, 2025. One woman alleged she was drugged and gang-raped under Combs’ direction. The second woman claimed she experienced repeated abuse and coercion at his hands.
Texas attorney Tony Buzbee represented many of these accusers. On February 3, 2025, he filed a lawsuit on behalf of a male musician who accused Combs of sexual assault in 2015.
High-Profile Cases
Ashley Parham, one of Combs’ accusers, shared her story publicly on January 22, 2025. She described being gang-raped by Combs and two others in 2018. After threatening him with a knife, she managed to escape with help from a neighbor.
Investigation Discovery announced a documentary series titled “The Fall of Diddy” on January 9, 2025. The four-part series explored decades of allegations against Combs, featuring firsthand accounts and archival footage.
Peacock released a trailer for its documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” on January 2, 2025. While the production promised to reveal insights into Combs’ darker side, his legal team dismissed it as baseless.
Historical Claims
LaTroya Grayson claimed she attended one of Combs’ parties in 2006. She woke up in a hospital with no memory of what happened, alleging that Combs was involved in her assault.
Another anonymous accuser alleged that Combs sexually assaulted her in 1991, moments before a fatal stampede broke out at a charity basketball game.
Three men represented by Thomas Giuffra accused Combs of drugging and assaulting them between 2019 and 2022. They claimed they were unconscious during the attacks.
A New Jersey man accused Combs of assaulting him in 2007 after giving him drinks that made him ill. This incident allegedly occurred at one of Combs’ famous white parties in East Hampton, New York.
Additional Legal Actions
Bryana “Bana” Bongolan filed a lawsuit in November 2024, alleging physical abuse and sexual battery. She claimed Combs lifted her off the ground and dangled her over a balcony before slamming her into furniture.
Thalia Graves filed a federal lawsuit in September 2024, accusing Combs of raping her in 2001. Her former bodyguard later disputed the claim in a countersuit.
April Lampros accused Combs of sexual assault in May 2024, describing four terrifying encounters between 1995 and 2001. Crystal McKinney filed a similar lawsuit in Manhattan federal court, alleging she was drugged and assaulted at Combs’ recording studio in 2003.
Broader Context
Producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones sued Combs in February 2024, alleging he was forced to engage in relations with sex workers hired by Combs. Jones also claimed Combs hosted “sex-trafficking parties” involving underage women and illegal drugs.
Cassie Ventura filed a $30 million lawsuit against Combs in November 2023, accusing him of rape and abuse during their relationship. The case was settled the next day for an undisclosed amount, though Combs’ attorney denied the allegations until evidence emerged in May 2024.