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IV: “Why Is Nobody Saying Anything? Are They That Scared of Him?”
Post-Acquittal Celebrations and Misconduct
– After his 2001 acquittal, Combs celebrated at a church and then threw a party at the Peninsula Hotel.
– “Anna,” a freelance graphic designer, alleges Combs inappropriately touched her at the party and solicited her for sex through her boss.
– Combs’ behavior left her feeling unsettled and overshadowed her memories of working at Bad Boy.
Exposing Underage Artists to S3xual Activities
– Usher, who lived with Combs as a teenager, recounted being exposed to s3x and seeing people engage in s3xual acts.
– Kasey Sheridan, from the girl band Dream, described an uncomfortable encounter at a hotel bungalow when she was 15.
Allegations of S3xual Assault
– Model Crystal McKinney alleges Combs pressured her to take drugs and then forced her to perform oral s3x on him in 2003.
– A 17-year-old girl (Jane Doe) claimed in a lawsuit that she was g*ng-r*ped by Combs, Harve Pierre, and another man in 2003 at Combs’ studio.
– Combs’ lawyer dismissed the claims as baseless and a financial ploy.
Drug Use and Violence
– Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit alleges Combs was addicted to drugs and would turn violent when intoxicated.
– A frequent party guest recalled Combs’ aggressive behavior towards Ventura.
Manipulative Relationships
– Combs described a manipulative “deal” with his girlfriends, mixing support with infidelity and control.
– He often prevented women from leaving, using threats and manipulation.
– After breaking up with Lopez, Combs had staffers campaign to win her back.
– Ventura faced threats to her music career if she didn’t return his calls after hiding from him.
Abusive Behavior Towards Kim Porter
– Combs had a tumultuous relationship with his long-term partner Kim Porter, who died in 2018.
– Sources claim Combs physically abused Porter, and their relationship was marked by infidelity and control.
– Combs allegedly assaulted music executive Shakir Stewart in 2000, enraged by his relationship with Porter.
V. “I’ve Noticed Him Kill a Lot of People’s Spirits.”
Exodus of Artists
– By the mid-2000s, many top acts left Bad Boy, including Faith Evans, Total, 112, Craig Mack, and Foxy Brown.
– By 2024, only Combs, his stepson Quincy Jones, son Christian, and Janelle Monáe (who did not comment) remained.
– Machine Gun Kelly released his last track with Bad Boy in February 2024 and started his own label under Interscope.
Artist Dissatisfaction
– Many former Bad Boy artists declined to speak, citing negative experiences.
– Those who did speak reported a lack of direction and unfulfilled promises, with some spending years at the label without releasing music.
– Mark Curry, affiliated with Bad Boy from 1997 to 2006, accused Combs of breaking promises and stifling artists’ spirits.
Varied Experiences
– Kalenna Harper, who joined Diddy-Dirty Money in 2009, praised Combs and suggested disgruntled artists might be blaming him unfairly.
Allegations of Misconduct
– Former Bad Boy staffer mentioned rumors of A&R executives expecting s3xual favors from female artists for professional attention.
– Aubrey O’Day of Danity Kane hinted at being ousted for not complying with certain expectations, implying a culture of coercion.
Reprisal and Blackballing
– Some who left Bad Boy felt blacklisted by Combs, affecting their careers.
– Brooklyn rapper Lynese “Babs Bunny” Wiley and photographer Jonathan Mannion (aka Bunn) claimed they were blackballed after leaving the label.
– Wendy Williams alleged Combs tried to crush her career after she posted a controversial photo.
– Producer Easy Mo Bee noticed professional repercussions after a dispute with Combs over a song credit.
Retaliation and Health Impacts
– Francesca Spero, who joined Bad Boy in 1998 and became Combs’ right-hand woman, alleged age and disability discrimination after being fired in 2010.
– Spero claimed blacklisting by Combs led to her career decline and significant health issues, contributing to her death in 2014.
Persistent Grudges
– Ex-Bad Boy president Burrowes described Combs as holding long-lasting grudges, affecting former associates’ careers.
