On March 25, local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted raids on two mansions of the famous singer "Diddy". A large number of heavily armed agents moved in by land, water and air to take control of the scene. During this process, Diddy's two sons were briefly detained. At the same time, Diddy's private plane was also intercepted by federal agents at the Miami Airport.
▲ US federal agents raided Diddy’s mansion. According to icphoto
diddy's lawyer, he issued a statement afterwards, accusing the operation of being a "witch hunt" based on baseless accusations. A spokesperson for Homeland Security Investigations said this is part of an ongoing investigation and will provide further information as it becomes available.
It is reported that diddy has faced multiple lawsuits in recent months, including sex trafficking (human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation), violent assault on women, etc., but he has denied all accusations.
The mansion was raided and the private plane was intercepted
The industry was shocked: There was fear of conclusive evidence
According to reports, the raid was led by the Human Trafficking Task Force of the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and was conducted based on a search warrant issued by the Southern District of New York.
html On the 25th, more than a dozen agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security raided two mansions of "Diddy", located in Miami and Los Angeles. Reports from the scene showed that when heavily armed agents entered the villa gate, several helicopters were also hovering above. There are also reports that agents came to Diddy's home by water, and armed agents stood on the boat. They also seemed to be carrying weapons.
▲diddy's two sons were detained in the raid and later released without charge. Data map
At the same time, the 54-year-old diddy appeared at the Miami-Opa Locke Airport, looking a little dazed. His private jet was intercepted by U.S. federal agents on the tarmac as he prepared to vacation in the Caribbean.
On the same day, Diddy's "drug mule" (the name drug dealers call drug couriers), 25-year-old Brendan Paul, was arrested in Miami on suspicion of possession of cocaine and marijuana.
▲diddy’s private plane was stopped. Data picture
▲diddy was photographed looking in a daze. Data map
Some long-time rap industry insiders told the media that they were shocked by the raid. "This is a major operation - they won't do it unless the FBI has solid evidence," said one senior hip-hop executive. "Diddy is so powerful... but it doesn't look like it's going to work for him right now." It's not good. We're not used to seeing him like this."
In recent months, different accusers have made accusations against the singer, who is over 50 years old. Diddy is currently facing multiple lawsuits, including sex trafficking (human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation), violence against women, etc., but he has denied all accusations.
Former NYPD detective:
Informant was providing sensitive information to federal agents
In February, Diddy’s former producer and videographer Rodney Jones filed a $30 million lawsuit claiming the musician The tycoon sexually assaulted him multiple times from September 2022 to November 2023. diddy's lawyer responded that the other party was just a liar who wanted to defame and make money.
Former New York Police Department Rap Intelligence Unit Special Operations Agent Tilik Parker revealed: "Diddy has a very questionable past, but because of his power, he has always been able to control the situation." But now someone is planning to "destroy him" Brand, completely defeat him." It is said that US federal agents may have informants from Diddy's inner circle. He said: "Someone is providing them with sensitive information. Someone is cooperating, and it is probably his close associate."
▲On March 15, Diddy appeared at the performance while being accused of sexual assault. According to Visual China
Parker said Diddy's downfall was almost certain after he settled a sensational lawsuit filed by R&B singer Cassie alleging rape and physical abuse. Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, claimed in the lawsuit that Diddy regularly fed her drugs and alcohol, forced her to have sex with male prostitutes, and brutally raped and beat her from 2005 to 2018.
She settled with diddy the day after she filed the lawsuit. "Cassie got the settlement, and that had a ripple effect. People thought, 'Hey, she got paid, and I'm going to get paid.' But he had a lot of 'past,' and I think a lot of people became bolder after the Cassie case. ." Since then, more lawsuits have followed, with one woman claiming Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991 and two other women making similar sexual assault claims, Parker said.
has a controversial history:
has faced multiple lawsuits and serious accusations, but has repeatedly escaped.
diddy, whose real name is Shane John Combs, was born on November 4, 1969 in New York, USA. He is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and businessman. He has played a role in the careers of well-known American singers such as Usher, Justin Bieber, and Mary J. Blige.
▲ Usher (left) and diddy According to Visual China
Meanwhile, he has held a high position in the American music and fashion industry for decades - although his history is full of serious accusations of intimidation, violence and Sexual harassment, but he always seemed to get away with it unscathed.
In April 1999, Diddy was arrested for allegedly beating record producer Steve Stout with a champagne bottle after the latter used footage of Diddy without authorization in a music video. The two settled after Diddy paid $500,000. Diddy faced up to seven years in prison but was ultimately ordered to attend a one-day "anger management course".
Later that year, Diddy, Lopez and his protégé rapper Shyne got into an argument with another patron at the New York Club in Times Square, and a shootout ensued. Both shyne and diddy were arrested and charged over the incident. In the end, diddy escaped punishment and shyne was sentenced to 10 years in prison. After news of the
raid broke, some old videos and interviews recirculated online, including the scene when Usher, who was just 13 at the time, was dropped off at Diddy's mansion in Scarsdale, New York. Usher has previously said he saw "very strange things" at the time and that he would never send his children to a place like that.
Red Star News reporter Deng Shuyi
editor Zhang Xun editor-in-chief Guan Li
