Kanye West is standing by Sean “Diddy” Combs.
In the heat of Diddy’s ongoing federal trial for sex trafficking and organized crime, I, a die-hard fan, found myself outside the Manhattan Federal Courthouse on June 13th, eagerly waiting for none other than the “Runaway” rapper himself.
In a video captured by TMZ, Kanye West – father of North (11), Saint (9), Chicago (7), and Psalm (5) with his ex Kim Kardashian – was spotted in a full-white attire as he stepped out of his car and headed into the building. According to the source, the 48-year-old briefly shook hands with multiple individuals outside the venue before being escorted by security.
Kanye West recently appeared at Diddy’s court trial, where various women who have had relationships with Diddy, such as Cassie Ventura, have testified. This visit comes after he was seen in New York City on June 12 with his wife Bianca Censori, whom he married in 2022, attending an event together, according to TMZ.
On another occasion, Kanye West hasn’t been shy about expressing his backing for Combs during his legal struggles. Back in February, the renowned artist behind “Gold Digger” took to social media platforms to voice his support for the music industry peer.
“FREE PUFF,” Kanye wrote in a since-deleted February 6 post on X. “PUFF WE LOVE YOU.”
Later, he alleged that federal officials were “TYRING [sic] TO MAKE AN EXAMPLE OUT OF PUFF.”
Approximately a month had passed when Kanye endeavored to release a new song, which he asserted included both Combs and singer Jasmine Williams, as well as his daughter North. Following the distribution of fragments from this track, named “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,” Kanye posted what appeared to be text message conversations between himself and ex-partner Kim. She claimed that she had submitted legal documents so she wouldn’t appear on the Diddy song to safeguard herself.
After some now-deleted messages, I found myself being accused by Kanye of hindering the release of a song due to our daughter’s participation. In other purported exchanges of our conversation, Kim strongly emphasized that we had mutually agreed to jointly trademark our daughter North’s name.
In one of the messages that were later removed by Kanye, she wrote: “I inquired whether I could trademark her name at the time, and you responded affirmatively. Once she turns 18, it will be hers. Therefore, stop.
Kim, renowned for SKIMs, chose not to comment on the controversy regarding the song in public. At the time when TopMob News contacted their representatives for a statement, we didn’t receive any response.
Keep reading for a deeper look into Combs’ federal trial…
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former partner, now known as “Jane” and previously referred to as “Victim-2” in court documents, recounted a disagreement that ensued upon her return from a trip to Las Vegas with another rapper and his spouse.
During the journey, she testified that after seeking out Anton, a professional companion they frequently engaged, incidents occurred which led to observing sexual activities. This happened when a group watched Anton engage in intimate acts with another person in a hotel room.
Jane communicated to Suge Knight’s lawyer, Teny Geragos, that the hip-hop tycoon was agitated following his allegation that she had been present at another man’s “inappropriate party.
21st day of Combs’ trial, Maurene Comey, an assistant U.S. attorney, mentioned that they are considering dismissing one juror from the pool of twelve.
She shared with Judge Arun Subramanian, before the jury entered the New York City courtroom, “We felt quite hesitant to include this in our letter, but it seemed like there was an absence of honesty towards the court that presents significant concerns for us.
defense lawyer Alexandra Shapiro, who pointed out that Juror No. 6 belongs to the Black members of the jury, requested a day or two to “compose a written response” and “review relevant legal precedents.
In response, Judge Subramanian stated that he would “wait on addressing the juror’s details” until a decision has been reached.
Jane and Garagos had a heated discussion on June 10, during which the former implied that the witness was receiving luxurious items in exchange for sexual favors.
Lawyer Geragos reviewed messages exchanged between Jane and Combs in November 2021, where it appeared the witness was displeased that the rapper was involved with other women. According to the texts, she inquired about whether Combs had given the other woman a Chanel bag following their encounter.
Jane said that she didn’t get a Chanel purse from Combs, telling Garagos that she “got trauma.”
When the attorney asked what a Bottega bag was, she replied, “I’m sure you have one.”
And when Geragos asked how much the item costs, Jane asked, “How much does my body cost?”
Jane was granted a 10-minute break following the exchange.
Jane stated that by approximately 2022, she assumed that Combs was someone who derived satisfaction from observing their partner engaging in physical intimacy with someone else, following an investigation into the nature of their relationship.
She explained that her study provided her with a greater comprehension. What she aimed to do was explore in-depth the various factors contributing to their joy upon observing their partner with other males.
As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but speculate that Diddy’s repeated requests for “hotel nights” bear an uncanny resemblance to Cassie Ventura’s infamous “freak offs.” This intriguing parallel has me wondering if perhaps he is exploring aspects of his own sexuality.
She stated that timid individuals, referred to as ‘cucks,’ might harbor genuine curiosity that they find embarrassing. To explore this curiosity without directly engaging themselves, they might employ a woman as an intermediary.
Jane stated that she affectionately referred to Paul, an individual they often hired as an escort, as “Trifecta.” This was due to her likening their intimate relationship to the outstanding performance in basketball of certain star players.
“I was Kobe Bryant and Paul was Shaq [O’Neil],” she told jurors. “Combs was Michael Jordan.”
She characterized Paul as “very kind,” mentioning that if she found herself in the unfortunate situation of having to engage in intimate encounters with escorts, at least it would be with someone who radiated a comforting aura.
Jane testified that the relationship between Combs and his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, was a source of conflict in her romantic involvement with the hip-hop tycoon.
Jane mentioned that Khorram was often by her side. She found it challenging in their relationship, suggesting that she felt quite deeply about him, and this seemed to impact significantly on how Sean behaved towards her.
On June 10, Judge Subramanian rejected a request for a mistrial made by Diddy’s legal team. In this motion, his lawyers claimed that Ventura and her friend Bryana Bongolan were untruthful about the incident where they alleged that the rap magnate had dangled Bongolan over the 17th-floor balcony.
In their latest court filing, his legal team alleged that the prosecution had acted improperly by presenting false testimony and misbehaved during the trial.
The letter states that during this trial, the government has provided evidence which they either knew was untrue or should have known was misleading, concerning their accusation that Mr. Combs had hung Bryana Bongolan over the balcony of Cassie Ventura’s apartment in September 2016. To prevent an unfair verdict in this case, it is recommended that the court declare a mistrial.
Jane alleged that the rap mogul had beaten her for hours June 2024.
In my professional opinion, I’ve found myself in a situation where I had a heated disagreement with someone over their associations. Specifically, it was about this individual spending time with a woman who was significantly younger than him. This escalated to the point where I allegedly referred to him as having questionable affections and even forcefully pushed his head against a marble kitchen countertop.
According to the witness’s testimony, she concealed herself in the main bedroom, and Diddy, or the founder of Bad Boy Records, started forcefully breaking open the door. (Evidence presented included photographs showing the damaged door.) She claimed that as she attempted to flee, Diddy kicked her on the back of her thigh, causing her to stumble.
In a terrifying turn of events, I found myself pinned beneath his grasp, struggling for every breath as he tightened his hold. Unable to move freely, I balanced precariously on my tiptoes, desperate to break free from his clasp. All I wanted was to escape his iron grip.
Jane stated that she darted out of the house and concealed herself behind a wall outside for roughly two hours, waiting for him to depart, but he didn’t. Later on, they went back to his residence, where she huddled in the backyard to safeguard herself as Combs, it is claimed, assaulted her.
As reported by Jane, the conflict intensified when it is claimed that Combs struck her repeatedly. She testified that he was hitting her head. She added that he was also kicking her, verbally abusing her, and continued to strike her.
She alleged that he told her that she was “trying to take him away from his kids and his family.”
She declared, “I replied, ‘No, I’m not. Please go away. Go away. Stop it,'” she said. However, instead of heeding her plea, he seized her by both her arm and hair, forcibly pulling her back towards the house, dragging her by her hair and arm.
Following the reported incident, Jane stated that she noticed two swellings about the size of golf balls on her forehead, along with a blackened eye.
Jane stated that Homeland Security executed a raid on her residence back in March 2023, which was among several properties belonging to tycoon Sean Combs. According to her account, she contacted Combs’ security chief following the incident, to inform him of the situation at hand.
In December 2023, it was claimed by Jane that the influential figure had warned they would expose intimate videos of her and make them visible to her child’s father, threatening to do so.
As Jane and Combs’ relationship worsened, she claimed he justified his actions by saying he had “no more to gain” or “nothing left to lose,” by sharing the videos. In her testimony, she described it as a constant barrage of persistent phone calls.
Jane sent a message to Khorram regarding the incident that was subsequently admitted as evidence. In her messages, Jane stated that Combs was intending to publish the video where she claimed to be under heavy influence of drugs.
She also mentioned that she required some distance from Combs, as she was attempting to heal from all the pain he inflicted on her.
Jane told the court that Khorram assured her that Combs would not use the footage.
During her testimony, Jane stated that certain aspects of Ventura’s November 2023 lawsuit, which was eventually resolved through a settlement, were similar to her personal encounters with Combs.
She confided in the jury, her voice trembling, “I believe I actually lost consciousness for a moment.” She then added, “Three particular passages stood out to me as they vividly depicted my ordeal.
In the context of participating in “hotel nights,” Jane expressed feeling as if she were living out a personal narrative. This sensation prompted her to engage with Combs through text messages, leading to a confrontation.
She expressed her feelings as follows: “It seems I’m reading a description of my own sexual trauma,” she stated following Ventura’s lawsuit, as shown in the exhibited screenshots. “I’m ill. It’s word-for-word, days and nights filled with drugs. You were aware this was imminent. You manipulated me, you drove me insane.
The messages went on saying, “I was utterly repulsed, and it seemed like I had no choice but to comply with one thing after another.” They also added, “You caused me to question my sanity concerning the sexual abuse I experienced. I feel deeply violated. This was a form of sexual misuse.
Later on, Jane was referred to as such, and a recording of their conversation, which she wasn’t aware of, was admitted as evidence. In this conversation, Combs mentioned that “we did these actions jointly” and expressed his need for her “at that particular time.
Jane expressed feelings of nausea upon reading Ventura’s documents, unaware that Combs was recording the conversation.
Jane mentioned that during the “Hotel Nights” with Combs and male escorts, she typically was under the influence of ecstasy. However, on one particular occasion, she chose to abstain from using any drugs during a sexual encounter with three different men.
On that particular evening, she was with several gentlemen, as her testimony stated. Later, she became ill and vomited. Suddenly, Sean appeared and said reassuringly, “Don’t worry, you’ll start feeling better soon. Shall we step outside?
Jane said that at the end of the night, she felt “absolutely terrible.”
On the eighteenth day of the trial, Combs’ legal representatives submitted a request for a mistrial on June 7, claiming that Ventura and Bongolan had falsely testified that Bongolan was suspended over a 17th-floor balcony by the hip-hop tycoon.
lawyers for Combs, whose request for a mistrial was rejected by Judge Subramanian, accused the prosecution of engaging in “unprofessional behavior” by presenting false testimony.
In this court case, the government has provided evidence that was materially misleading or they should have known it was false regarding their claim that Mr. Combs hung Bryana Bongolan over the balcony of Cassie Ventura’s apartment in September 2016. To prevent an unjust verdict in this trial, it is suggested that the court grants a retrial.
In a different phrasing, it can be stated as follows: The defender claims that Bongolan fabricated details regarding the event, citing potential discrepancies within her account of events. The prosecution is set to present their rebuttal on June 9, and the judge will deliver his decision the following day.
Jane stated that starting from April 2023, exactly two years into their relationship, Combs started covering her home’s rent expenses. This arrangement has continued until now. A month beforehand, as they had mutually agreed, Combs promised to give her a regular financial aid every month.
On this ‘hotel night,’ she recounted to the jurors, it was then that Sean presented us with a sort of agreement, which we called a ‘love contract.’ In essence, he was inquiring about my preferred amount for an allowance.
month, just moving forward, that’s what he was going to do for me.”
As an overjoyed fan, I shared my expectation of a 15k allowance, but he suggested just 10k instead. Regardless, I used that amount to find and move into a brand-new dwelling, a spacious sanctuary for my child and myself. It’s our home now – a place where we can unwind, recharge, and strive for harmony in our relationship. In essence, he gave me a tangible token of his affection in response to the love I’d been pouring into our bond.
Jane claimed that, as stated in the contract, she was entitled to receive funds “without any immediate obligation or pressure, over a period of two years.
Jane openly shared that she frequently experienced urinary tract infections and yeast infections nearly every week due to extended sexual encounters. To manage this, she often relied on antibiotics. She confessed that sometimes she engaged in sex before fully healing from her UTIs and also mentioned that she felt pelvic soreness during all nights spent in hotels.
The witness additionally disclosed that she experienced discomfort in her shoulders and back while engaging in sexual activity. Furthermore, she mentioned, “I found myself on the very edge of the chair or bed, adopting positions for foreplay that he preferred from those men.
In my commitment to maintaining a positive outlook, I, Jane, chose not to disclose my distress to Combs as I preferred not to communicate any negative sentiment.
However, she asserted that the discomfort extended beyond their shared bedroom. In court, she explained to jurors that she had her nipples pierced upon Combs’ demand as he claimed it would “stimulate him greatly and was something he desired from his partner.
She said she removed the piercings because they “snagged and bled and got infected.”
However, she testified that Combs was unhappy with her decision.
She claimed that initially, he seemed fine with the situation. However, as time passed, it became apparent that he was growing increasingly frustrated with the length of time it was taking me to complete the task.
She commented, “He’d often remark, ‘Where are your piercings? I won’t see you again unless you’re wearing them.’
It’s said that on her birthday in 2023, Jane claimed she was obligated to spend numerous hours at an event similar to a hotel stay, contrary to her personal preferences.
As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but recount this intriguing tale from my perspective. Regardless of his claims that she had turned him down multiple times for such an encounter—mirroring Ventura’s encounters at “freak offs”—she swore up and down that he sprung a surprise on her during our dinner date, revealing an “entertainer.
The witness, who had been dating Combs from 2021 to 2024, stated that she had dressed up for him. They were at a sushi dinner together. She was quite joyful being with her significant other. He was incredibly affectionate, and then he expressed his excitement about seeing the entertainer later on.
She went on to express surprise, saying, “I wasn’t prepared for this,” followed by, “‘An entertainer?’ was all I could manage. I was at a loss for words.” Then he explained, “‘It’s your birthday.’ ‘Let’s have fun,'” and she simply agreed to it.
As an over-the-moon fan, I can’t help but share my feelings – Jane, with tears streaming down her face during her testimony, conveyed a poignant sentiment: The escort seemed more like a stranger to me than anyone else.
On my birthday, I didn’t feel like engaging in that activity, she stated. Instead, I found myself on the couch, preparing for intimacy, just to get it done quickly. I requested a condom from Sean. However, his reaction was far from pleasant. He gave me a disapproving glance and said something along the lines of, “You shouldn’t be asking for a condom like that.
Following the accusation that the music mogul supposedly gave the escort birth control, “Jane” expressed that he appeared to be very indifferent or unconcerned.
She declared that he was leaving at the time, and as everything unfolded, he appeared disheartened. This sight filled me with a sense of sadness. I only wished for it to end swiftly.
Jane claimed that the longest stretch of a “hotel stay” occurred over New Year’s Eve in 2022, lasting approximately “3 to 3.5 days.” She admitted to using “ecstasy, caffeine, water, and protein shakes” to remain awake during an extended all-night sexual encounter.
Jane stated that even after repeatedly requesting it from Combs, the male escorts were not made to use a condom during their hotel stays, as claimed by him.
She informed the jury that he reacted as if he were extremely upset, and then tried to make her feel guilty. However, it wasn’t something he desired… He wished to change the topic. ‘It wasn’t an option for him, so please stop bringing it up.’ He stated that he didn’t want to be reminded of a ball while he was observing.
Jane shared insight into her decision to participate in orchestrated sex acts with the rap mogul.
She stated that it was rumored that the founder of Bad Boy Records was contemplating the possibility of incorporating escorts and voyeurism within a private setting.
She informed the court, “I agreed, as it appeared he desired it and it aroused him, and I was deeply engaged with my significant other.
She claimed that Combs had contacted a male escort, who she asserted they both had intimate encounters with prior to their own romantic involvement. She added that this unconventional and amusing night served as a precursor to how their relationship would progress in the future.
She testified, “That night seemed to unleash a torrent of issues in our relationship, as if I had opened Pandora’s box.” In other words, there were many problems that followed and they became overwhelming.
She claimed that approximately 90% of the times she encountered Combs, they were engaged in sexual activities with another person while she was present. She disclosed that these sexual encounters lasted for a duration between 24 and 36 hours without interruption, and she felt compelled due to her awareness that he was covering her rental expenses.
Jane stated that, due to her financial reliance on the rap magnate, she felt compelled to continue engaging in intimate relationships with multiple men at his behest.
She explained that she felt compelled due to her partner covering her rent expenses. If she resisted his sexual advances, he would counter with remarks such as “If you want to split up, that’s okay. Do you require an extra three months in the house? I’m not going to keep paying for a woman’s rent whom I’m not seeing.” This implied a sense of financial control and obligation on her part.
Instead of earning a significant portion of her income from social media, she claimed that it gradually decreased because she significantly reduced her presence on social media following her decision to focus more on her relationship with Combs.
She stated that her sole means of earning money came from child support provided by another individual, along with funds from Combs.
In the court proceedings involving the accusations against Combs, the person known as “Victim 2” from the federal indictment testified for the first time on June 5.
Under the alias Jane, she testified to the court that she developed an intense affection for the tycoon during a visit to Miami in early 2021. She openly acknowledged spending prolonged, consenting periods of time engaging in intimate activities involving baby oil with Combs when their relationship was still new.
However, Jane testified that he orchestrated an incident where she had sexual relations with another person in his presence for the first time. Reluctantly, she admitted this because “he was taking care of my housing expenses”.
The meetings, often labeled as “freak offs” in the indictment and by Ventura and other testifiers, were also referred to as “nights of debauchery” or simply “hotel nights,” according to Jane’s statement.
On these occasions, the duration ranged from 24 to 36 hours without any rest, often involving several individuals, as she detailed further.
On occasion, the same thing happened multiple times with different individuals, as Jane attested. In these instances, she found herself suppressing her true thoughts or feelings instead.
Ultimately, Jane found herself no longer working or traveling, as Combs required her presence and covered all her costs, including childcare arrangements, since she was a single mother.
In my line of work as a lifestyle advisor, I shared an intense bond with Sean that was almost all-consuming. When I found myself in his presence, it felt like a duty to engage with him, especially during those nights.
The judge warned Subramanian that he would eject Combs from the courtroom if the defendant continued to make facial expressions towards the jury.
The judge made it absolutely clear to Combs’ lawyers during court on June 5 that there should be no facial expressions displayed to the jury, as he had repeatedly emphasized. Regrettably, it seemed that during a line of questioning, your client was seen nodding enthusiastically and making eye contact with the jury.
Subramanian asserted, “This is not tolerable; we must avoid any contact with this jury. Repeat the action and I may instruct the jury, or your client might be barred from the courtroom.
Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo assured the judge it was “not going to happen again.”
Subramanian reiterated, “This cannot happen again.”
In November of 2024, Bongolan informed the jury that she initiated a civil lawsuit against Combs, claiming damages totaling ten million dollars. This was due to an incident in 2016 when he is said to have precariously held her over a seventeenth-floor balcony before supposedly tossing her onto surrounding furniture below.
“I wanted to seek justice for what happened to me,” Bongolan said, “on the balcony.”
A fashion designer has submitted a legal complaint that alleges a famous rapper committed sexual assault, caused emotional harm, and unlawfully detained him, as stated in court records reviewed by Rolling Stone.
According to the lawsuit filed by James R. Nikraftar, the reason for someone being dangled off a balcony is either to cause death or severe distress, stripping them of control over their personal safety and physical well-being.
I, being one of his devoted followers, affirm that in the year 2016, the prominent rap figure was alleged to have held me over a 17th-floor balcony, then proceeded to hurl me towards surrounding furniture below.
According to Bongolan’s account of the event that occurred at Ventura’s Comstock apartment, she claimed that someone came up from behind her, picked her up, and placed her on top of a rail. She weighed around 100-115 pounds at the time. Her feet were resting on the rail, and she was trying to maintain her balance while pushing back against him because she was terrified she might fall.
On that very moment, it felt like I might lose my balance, I declared during my testimony on June 4th. He was shouting at me, accusing me of something I had no clue about. He bellowed, “You know what the hell you did!” At that point, I was completely bewildered. In response, I retorted, “I have no idea what the hell I did.” His outburst was deafening.
According to Bongolan, around 10 to 15 seconds later, Combs shoved her towards the balcony furniture. This happened just as Ventura emerged, and soon after, they both went inside for a conversation. However, she claimed that the hip-hop tycoon eventually departed from the apartment.
After the reported event, Bongolan stated that she experienced persistent impacts. She explained, “I often have disturbing dreams and feel excessively fearful, and I would frequently yell in my sleep.” However, she added that “it’s somewhat lessened a bit” over time.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson informed Judge Subramanian that the authorities have become aware that a news organization disclosed the true name of Combs’ ex-assistant, who had been referred to as “Mia” throughout the trial.
Johnson stated that the government kindly proposes the Court orders the removal of the specified post and ponders if further actions are necessary, such as prohibiting those who violate the Court’s order from participating in this trial, not just within this courtroom but also in any other courtrooms.
Judge Subramanian instructed the prosecution team to prepare a proposal, assuring them he would carefully review it.
Back in 2011, Derek Ferguson, who was once the Chief Financial Officer at Bad Boy Entertainment, revealed to investigators and further presented Combs’ banking documents, indicating that rap entrepreneur Sean Combs received a $20,000 wire transfer from Cassie Ventura’s father, Rodrick Ventura.
Previously in the court proceedings, Regina Ventura, Ventura’s mother, stated that Combs had threatened to disseminate private videos of explicit nature involving her daughter following her relationship with Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.
Previously, Regina mentioned they resorted to a home equity loan as it seemed to be their sole option for acquiring the needed funds.
She informed the prosecution that he was feeling enraged. It seemed he had been giving her money, yet she was seen with someone else.
A backer of Sean “Diddy” Combs, a regular presence at the courthouse during his trial, was escorted out of the courtroom after an outburst in the main courtroom, as reported by NBC News.
On June 3rd, amidst the bustle of the proceedings, I, an ardent admirer, couldn’t help but let out a passionate cry: “They’re all laughing at Diddy! It’s just unfair, the way they’re treating him!
After asserting Combs’ innocence, she yelled at him, “People are trying to do you wrong.”
Eddy Garcia, who previously held the position of head of security at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, stated that Combs was said to have handed over a brown paper bag containing $100,000 to hotel security as a way to acquire the surveillance footage showing the founder of Bad Boy Records assaulting Ventura.
According to Garcia, who received immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony, he shared a large amount of money with two other coworkers following their agreement to sign a non-disclosure agreement carrying a fine of one million dollars.
He stated that it was claimed that Combs referred to him as an “angel” over the phone on Easter after their encounter, and then inquired if anyone had mentioned the event or the footage. I responded that I hadn’t heard anything about it, to which he simply replied, “OK.
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