Sean “Diddy”Combs, the renowned rapper and producer, is embroiled in yet another legal dispute, this time involving serious accusations of sexual battery. According to documents cited by TMZ on March 26, 2025, a male from Southern California has filed a lawsuit in the New York County Supreme Court claiming that Combs assaulted him during the filming of an advertisement between 2022 and 2023.
Warning: This article contains details about sexual assault that may be triggering to some readers.
Allegations Against Diddy
The plaintiff, who has opted to remain anonymous and is referred to as John Doe, identifies himself as a “photographer/production assistant.”During the shooting of a “high-profile”commercial, he alleges that he engaged in conversation with Combs, who subsequently invited Doe to his trailer under the pretense of discussing career prospects.
However, instead of a professional dialogue, the lawsuit states that Diddy coerced Doe into performing oral sex. The complaint suggests that Combs made it clear that without compliance, Doe’s career could be jeopardized. Reportedly, he told the photographer:
“If you s*ck right I’ll make your career take off.”
Details of the Lawsuit
Documents report that Doe was initially hesitant but felt pressured to seize the opportunity to work with the iconic artist. The implication of Combs’ statement was profound, suggesting that refusal could lead to detrimental consequences for Doe’s professional future.
The photographer’s complaint describes the incident as a “blatant sexual quid-pro-quo”—a term for exchanging sexual acts for career advantages. He further asserts that following the act, Diddy made a disturbing request, instructing him to hold his semen in his mouth “like a squirrel,”a demand that Doe firmly rejected. This defiance reportedly incited threats of physical violence from Combs, culminating in Doe being forcibly removed from the trailer.
The aftermath of this traumatic experience has deeply affected Doe, as he recounted in his lawsuit. He claims to have endured “immeasurable emotional and mental pain and trauma”following the events, prompting him to seek damages and sexual battery charges against Combs while also requesting a jury trial.
Diddy’s Legal Response
In response to these allegations, Diddy’s legal representatives have issued a statement to TMZ, categorically denying the claims. They asserted:
“No matter how many lawsuits are filed—especially by individuals who refuse to put their own names behind their claims—it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor.”
Moreover, they confirmed their commitment to vigorously contest these allegations in the court.
Background Context
Last September, Diddy was arrested on serious charges including sexual trafficking, racketeering, and inducement to prostitution. He is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, with his trial scheduled to commence on May 5.
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