Sean 'Diddy' Combs: From Hip-Hop Icon to Federal Trial

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Sean “Diddy” Combs, born in 1969, rose to fame in the 1990s as the founder of Bad Boy Records, launching the careers of artists like The Notorious B.I.G

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Diddy’s debut solo album, No Way Out (1997), won a Grammy and solidified his status in the music industry

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Beyond music, Combs expanded into fashion with his Sean John line and ventured into beverages and media, amassing significant wealth

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In 1999, Combs faced gun possession charges after a nightclub incident but was later acquitted

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In November 2023, singer Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of rape and abuse, which was settled shortly after

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In November 2023, singer Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of rape and abuse, which was settled shortly after

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In May 2024, a 2016 video surfaced showing Combs assaulting Ventura, which became a pivotal piece of evidence in the case

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