On Thursday, April 10, the Twitter account @ArtOfDialogue_ highlighted a moment from a recent episode of Corey Holcomb’s 5150 Show, where the comedian brought up notable actor Terrence Howard.
In this discussion, Holcomb referenced a controversial claim made by Howard regarding Diddy allegedly attempting to engage in a sexual relationship with him. Intrigued, Holcomb posed a thought-provoking question for Howard, particularly about his experiences while working on the set of the popular series Empire:
“I would love him [Terrence Howard] on the show, because you know what I wanna ask him? How was you able to work on the set of Empire as a heterosexual man? I know you were hated upon… how did you pull it off? I want to know, Mr. Howard. Please come on to the 5150 show. I know you have stories to tell that you really want to get off.”
Terrence Howard, who gained prominence for his role as Lucious Lyon in Empire, portrayed a drug dealer-turned-hip-hop mogul, guiding his characters through complex personal and professional conflicts. The series aired on FOX from January 2015 until April 2020, spanning six successful seasons.
Terrence Howard’s Allegations Against Diddy
Holcomb’s inquiry aligns with recent revelations Howard shared during his appearance on the PBD Podcast. In a statement covered by the Mirror on April 7, Howard disclosed a past interaction with Sean Combs, commonly known as Diddy, who had reportedly sought Howard’s guidance in acting.
“Puffy invited me, for weeks, asking me to come teach him how to — wanted me to be his acting coach for a while.”
As Howard agreed to meet with Combs, he described the experience as follows:
“[I] go there, and he’s sitting around just looking. I’m like, ‘Okay, what’s the material you want to work on?’ He’s just looking at me. Then next thing you know, okay, ‘Hey, will you help me? I wanna hear your music.’ So, I come over there and I’m playing the music.”
Following this initial visit, Howard’s assistant allegedly suggested that Diddy wanted to spend further time together, raising suspicions about the nature of their meetings:
“I think he’s trying to f**k you.”
Consequently, Howard chose to sever ties with Diddy. He went on to assert that Diddy was not alone in displaying such behavior, claiming that such advances from producers are not uncommon in the entertainment industry.
Reflecting on his personal beliefs and the consequences of refusing to compromise his values, Howard stated:
“I’ve lost businesses because I don’t bend over in that way. I don’t compromise. I don’t play gay roles. I don’t kiss a man. I don’t do that s–t because the man card means everything.”
At present, Diddy’s legal team has not publicly addressed Howard’s remarks as they prepare for the rapper’s upcoming trial scheduled to commence on May 5.