Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by Homeland Security on Monday in possible connection with an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
Federal law enforcement agents were seen arriving to the rapper’s properties with guns drawn in the lavish Holmby Hills neighborhood of LA and in Miami, as seen in video footage obtained by Fox 11.
In another video, captured by TMZ, federal agents could be seen swarming Diddy’s California property while multiple helicopters hovered from above.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes in Beverly Hills, Calif., and Miami, Fla., were raided Monday afternoon as the rapper faces multiple sexual assault lawsuits. SplashNews.com
Several federal agents were spotted on the ground of his California home while helicopters hovered from above, according to TMZ. Fox11 News
A few people, appearing to be the rapper’s sons, were handcuffed. Fox11 News
According to the outlet, several people were seen being questioned outside Diddy’s home in handcuffs, with two men appearing to be Diddy’s sons Justin and King Combs. Their names have yet to be officially revealed, along with Diddy’s current whereabouts.
“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,” a rep for Homeland Security Investigations told TMZ. “We will provide further information as it becomes available.”
Page Six has reached out to Combs’ reps for comment.
Multiple others were questioned outside the property. Fox11 News
It’s unclear if the “Coming Home” rapper was home. Fox11 News
Combs faces several allegations of sexual assault and human trafficking. Fox11 News
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The raid comes amid various lawsuits recently filed against the Bad Boy Records founder, including allegations of assault and human trafficking, all of which Diddy has denied.
In February, Combs was sued by former male employee Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. He accused the hitmaker of sexual assault while working on his 2023 album “The Love Album: Off the Grid.”
The producer and videographer claimed the alleged abuse occurred repeatedly from September 2022 to November 2023, per TMZ.
However, he has denied the claims made against him. Connellan / MEGA
The Bad Boy Records founder was most recently sued by former male employee Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. Connellan / MEGA
Jones filed the lawsuit in February. Connellan / MEGA
The producer alleged he was sexually abused repeatedly from September 2022 to November 2023. Connellan / MEGA
Jones also alleged he was forced to perform inappropriate acts with sex workers at Combs’ request, claiming he once woke up drugged and in bed with his boss.
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Combs’ attorney, Shawn Holley, previously told Page Six that “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar” seeking to “shamelessly” win the $30 million lawsuit.
In November 2023, the “I Need A Girl” singer’s ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura – famously known by her stage name Cassie – was the first to accuse Diddy of rape and abuse. Her case was swiftly settled in November 2023.
Jones claimed he was forced to perform intimate acts with sex workers. APEX / MEGA
He also claimed he woke up drugged up in bed with Combs. WPLG
However, reps for the rapper previously denied the accusations. WPLG
Combs’ lawyer, Shawn Holley, previously told Page Six that Jones is a “liar.” Pichichipixx / SplashNews.com
Holley furthered the producer was only seeking to “shamelessly” win the multi-million lawsuit. Pichichipixx / SplashNews.com
In light of Monday’s raids, her lawyer Douglas Wigdor released the following statement to Page Six: “We will always support law enforcement when it seeks to prosecute those that have violated the law. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Combs responsible for his depraved conduct.”
Although the details of Ventura’s settlement with the father of seven are unclear, he dodged a trial to address the allegations against him, which also included claims that the rapper forced her to have sex with male prostitutes as he sat and watched.
Within weeks of settling with his ex, Combs was hit with three additional lawsuits from women claiming he sexually assaulted them.
In November, Combs’ ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura was the first to come forward alleging she was abused by the rapper. ZUMAPRESS.com
The two came to a private settlement. AFP via Getty Images
In November, one woman alleged she and a friend were raped by the “I’ll Be Missing You” musician and singer Aaron Hall in the early 1990s, per Rolling Stone.
Another alleged she was 17 years old when Combs gang-raped her in 2003.
However, a spokesperson for Combs also denied the accusations, telling Page Six that some of the allegations were “fabricated” and “nothing but a money grab.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.