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On the latest episode of Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast, American stand-up comedian Ali Siddiq commented on Diddy's ongoing legal situation.
Siddiq was brought on as a guest, and his conversation with Sharpe resulted in plenty of viral moments stemming from their discussion around Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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In a clip from the episode, which was uploaded to YouTube on Thursday (May 8), the comedian explored Sean Combs' ongoing legal unfoldings.
Siddiq said that he was actively following the "Fall of Diddy," when explaining how he would've dealt with the situation if he were involved with Combs.
"Hollywood people saying that people did certain things to them or said some things to them, or tried them. Don't nobody ever do that to me 'cause the energy I give off is it's going to be met with extreme force," Ali Siddiq stated.
Their discussion revolved around the various allegations that led to the arrest of Sean Combs on September 16, 2024. Siddiq and Sharpe's discussion appeared to allude to actress Crystal McKinney's accusation of being s*xually assaulted in 2003.
According to McKinney, Combs supposedly drugged her and forced her to perform "oral s*x" on him, in the bathroom of a New York City recording studio, over 20 years ago.
Siddiq suggested if Diddy invited him into a bathroom to "make music," their interaction would have gone very differently.
"Why are we coming in the bathroom to make beats like I'm confused. It's like when I saw the man talking about Diddy coming down with a robe on, open, with no clothes on. I would have whooped the sh*t out of Diddy if I came down and you got your meat out, and we supposed to have a meeting," he stated.
Sharpe countered Siddiq by suggesting that in reality, he would likely not have fought a naked man.
"You going to get your naked a** kicked man," Siddiq said in reply.
Jury Selection for Sean "Diddy" Combs' s*x trafficking and racketeering trial set to close on Friday
According to the latest reports by The Independent, jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' upcoming federal trial is set to wrap up on Friday, with opening statements scheduled for Monday (May 12).
The Bad Boy Records CEO currently faces life in prison over multiple s*x trafficking and racketeering charges. As per a May 6 article by 6abc Action News, Sean Combs has been charged with:
- one count of racketeering conspiracy
- two counts of s*x trafficking by force, fraud or coercion
- two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution
Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all of them.
6abc Action News reports that the indictment against Diddy accuses him of coercing and abusing women for several years using a powerful network of associates and employees. He is claimed to have allegedly silenced victims through "blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings."
The jury for Sean Combs' "high-profile" federal trial is expected to be finalized by tomorrow. While the selection process was originally scheduled to end on Wednesday (May 7), both legal parties have reportedly opted to extend the period to decide which of the 45 finalists needed to be dismissed.
Over the past week, Judge Arun Subramanian has conducted multiple "individual interviews" in Manhattan's federal court. The aim has been to assess the prospective jurors' ability to remain impartial in what is expected to be a highly emotional and intense trial.
NPR reports Sean Combs to have been present throughout this process, seated in court, as Judge Subramanian questioned jurors.
Opening statements for the upcoming federal trial will begin on May 12, 2025, with proceedings expected to last for a total of two months, as reported by The New York Times.
Among the several allegations made against Sean Combs, one particular claim has garnered a lot of traction online. According to the New York Post, the Bad Boy Records CEO hosted events, known as "Freak Offs," where women were allegedly drugged and coerced into s*xual acts while being filmed.
The music mogul has pleaded not guilty to all his charges, but if convicted, it can result in him spending the rest of his life behind bars. Sean Combs' attorneys argue that the prosecutors are criminalizing consensual adult relationships, maintaining that all allegations are "exaggerated" and are based on misinterpretations.
According to the BBC, Sean "Diddy" Combs has been held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, since his arrest last September.
