Federal law enforcement agents reportedly conducted raids on Diddy’s residences in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday as part of an investigation into multiple sex trafficking allegations against the controversial billionaire rapper. TMZ, citing a police source, reports that the case originates from the Southern District of New York. Aerial footage captured by FOX 11 and circulating on social media shows Diddy’s sons Justin and King Combs in handcuffs at the scene, though it remains unclear if Diddy himself was present during the raids.
A representative from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) provided a statement to TMZ, explaining, “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.”
Diddy has not yet commented on the situation but has previously denied the allegations against him.
In a December Instagram post, he vehemently refuted the accusations, stating, “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH… I DID NOT DO ANY OF THE AWFUL THINGS BEING ALLEGED. I WILL FIGHT FOR MY NAME, MY FAMILY AND FOR THE TRUTH. SEAN DIDDY COMBS.”
Footage of the police raid on Diddy’s Los Angeles property is available below.
The Feds just raided Diddy’s home in LA, good lord. pic.twitter.com/qEFrO6jENP
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) March 25, 2024
This incident comes amidst a string of lawsuits and allegations of sexual misconduct against Diddy, with producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones being one of the latest former associates to file a lawsuit against him.
Additionally, Diddy faces an allegation of gang-raping a woman 20 years ago in a New York City recording studio when she was 17.