Sean “Diddy” Combs is still juggling a number of legal matters pertaining to multiple sexual assault lawsuits and a federal probe. The music mogul has kept a low profile throughout the recent events and hasn’t addressed the accusations of sexual abuse.
For the most part, other music industry leaders have chosen to keep quiet about Combs’ legal problems. But it looks like record executive Russell Simmons has now weighed in, and he’s defending Diddy.
The co-founder of Def Jam Records just posted a live video on Instagram that has been divided into several parts. Among the many subjects he addressed was the recent rap dispute between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. While talking about the idea of people pulling each other down, Russell Simmons brought up Diddy.
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Simmons urged followers to reconsider their enjoyment of the recent comments made about the troubled Grammy winner. However, he did not specifically address the legal issues the rapper is dealing with.
“When you tear someone down or you watch someone tear someone down, try not to get so excited,” said Russell in the live video. “I know it’s fun to watch for some people.”
If I had a nickel for every nasty meme sent to me by people whose lives were enhanced and built by Sean Combs. It’s like, it seems a bit hypocritical since the only reason you have a life is because you worked for him, or he gave you a job or lifted you up somehow.”
What is Diddy Being Accused Of?
Sean Combs is involved in a number of lawsuits brought by different plaintiffs. Cassie, his ex-girlfriend, said he had abused and sexually assaulted her during their more than ten-year relationship.
A day after the case was settled, Joi Dickerson-Neal sued Diddy, alleging that he had sexually assaulted her in the early 1990s while she was a college student. Former producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones claims Combs drugged and harassed him sexually. Two Jane Does have also filed lawsuits pertaining to sexual abuse.
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Diddy has refuted the claims made against him via his legal team. According to People Magazine, he just moved to have a December 2023 filing from one of the Does dismissed.
Back in March, Diddy’s houses were searched in relation to an alleged sex trafficking investigation. Federal agents left with bags and boxes full of computers, phones, and other personal items after the searches at his homes in Miami and Los Angeles.
Russell Simmons Doesn’t Want to “Watch Our Brothers Fall”
During Russell Simmons’ live video, he discussed his opinions on the subject of sexual assault allegations and his own experience. Several women accused Simmons of sexual assault back in 2017. Denying the accusations, he eventually left Def Jam and his other companies.
In the Instagram Live video, Simmons discussed how difficult it is to watch “our brothers fall.” “Watching our brothers fall is hurtful,” said Simmons. “Having everybody get together and laugh at our brother’s fall or supporting the tearing down of our brothers is tough.”
Diddy has not been charged with any crimes related to the lawsuits or federal raids as of this writing.
