The verdict in the case of the hip-hop star Sean Diddy Combs, convicted for transportation for prostitution, but paid for serious sexual trafficking charges, has triggered waves of reactions, between anger, disgust and support for victims.
Sean Diddy Combs escaped the most serious accusations. Photo: Gezzyimages
The verdict given in the case of hip-hop tycoon Sean Diddy Combs has caused strong and divided reactions among celebrities, between anger, support for victims and ironic comments. Combs, 55 years old, was found guilty of transport for prostitution, but was paid by much more serious accusations of sexual trafficking and racket conspiracy, following an intense process that lasted six weeks.
Although he risked life imprisonment, the verdict on Thursday, July 3, could bring to the hip-hop star a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The authorities refused to release the bail, reasoning that there would be a risk of fleeing the country, and a hearing to establish the sentence was scheduled on July 8, notes Euronews.
“I come to vomit”
The former member of the Danity Kane group, Aubrey O’Day, who worked directly with the MTV reality show “Making the Band”, immediately reacted on Instagram while watching the verdict:
“Oh, that makes me feel physically bad. Cassie (Sean’s ex -girlfriend “Diddy” Combs, who testified against him – no) He probably feels awful. I come to vomit ”, she wrote.
Later, the artist returned with another message, harshly criticizing the result of the process.
“The cultural weight of this decision is immense. It is heartbreaking to see how many lives have been affected by their experiences with Sean Combs just so that these stories are not taken into account by the jury,” She drew attention to the severity of the facts of the famous hip-hop singer, adding: “I can only hope that these jurors will never have to see someone dear to them by going through what they have described so many survivors.”
And actress Rosie O’Donnell expressed her indignation towards the verdict.
“I think the jury does not want to believe that a woman remains because of power and constraint, wow. This decision has angered me,” He wrote this.
For his part, singer Kesha, nominated for the Grammy Awards, sent a support message to Cassie Ventura, the former girlfriend of Combs, who testified in the process: “Cassie, I believe you. I love you. Your power is a lighthouse for all survivors.”
Some time ago, Kesha had announced that she would change the lyrics of her 2010 song, “Tik Tok”, changing “Feeling Like P. Diddy” to “Fuck P. Diddy”, after multiple accusations of sexual abuse brought to Hip-Hop.
Also, rapper 50 Cent commented sarcastically on Instagram.
“Diddy defeated (Rico’s accusation), that boy is a bad man!” He wrote and accompanied his message generated by artificial intelligence, in which he ironizes Combs, which he compared to Mafia John Gotti.
Rapper Boosie Badazz took the defense of P. Diddy
Rapper Boosie Badazz had a different reaction, expressing his dissatisfaction with what he called the “persecution of” mogul “.
“I am tired of seeing how we, the black mogul, are in this way.”he said in a video with the title “Great day n hip hop”, adding: “I am tired of seeing how we, the color people, return against the black mogul in this way.”
On the side of Sean Diddy Combs there were also groups of supporters gathered in front of the court, and some fans resorted to bizarre gestures, covering with baby oil, a product frequently mentioned during the process related to sexual accusations.
In a gesture considered by many bad taste, a woman danced in front of the court while a man sprinkled with baby oil, imitating the scenes described during the process.
In March 2024, thousands of bottles of baby and lubricant oil were discovered by the federal authorities during the searches carried out at the properties of Combs, these products being associated with the “Freak-offs” type activities and “Hotel Nights” organized by the artist.
