logo
episode-header-image
Apr 30
33m 57s

P Diddy on trial

THE TIMES
About this episode

The trial of Sean Combs - the hip-hop producer and rapper otherwise known as P Diddy, Puff Daddy, Love, and a plethora of other aliases - will begin next week, with the jury selected on Monday. As he pleads not guilty to racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, how did he get to this point? And how did he build his celebrity empire?


This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory


Guest: Megan Agnew, Senior Features Writer at The Times and Sunday Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Rosie Stopher.

Further reading: The downfall of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs — by those who knew him

Further listening: The P Diddy lawsuits: The downfall of a rap legend

Clips: NBC, CBS, PBS, BBC, Fox News, MTV, Off the Cuff Radio.

Photo: Getty images.


Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Yesterday
Texas floods: could the deaths have been prevented?
Over 100 people, including dozens of children, are dead after flash flooding in Texas. Could this have been avoided given a nearly identical tragedy took place in 1987? Did Trump’s cuts contribute? And what went wrong with the flood warning system?This podcast was brought to you ... Show More
25m 15s
Jul 7
The mushroom killer: what the jury heard
Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives by lacing their beef wellington with death cap mushrooms. She was also found guilty of attempting to murder a fourth person. The prosecution said she did it on purpose; she says it was an accident. It took a jury i ... Show More
30m 46s
Jul 6
‘There was a white light. I looked around and saw bodies’: looking back at 7/7
Twenty years after the 7/7 London bombings killed 52 people, what’s changed since the deadly suicide attack? Thelma Stober suffered life-changing injuries that morning and former police officer David Skiffins spent the weeks after working underground to recover the bodies of thos ... Show More
36m 9s
Recommended Episodes
May 1
Everything you need to know about the Diddy trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs is one of the most successful music moguls in the history of rap. He has been arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors allege that he “abused, threatened, and coerced women” and that he created “a criminal enterprise” involving fo ... Show More
12m 31s
Jun 27
The Trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Last fall, the Justice Department unveiled a series of shocking allegations against Sean Combs, the music mogul known as Diddy.Prosecutors charged Mr. Combs with sex trafficking and racketeering, and for the past seven weeks, they have argued their case in a Manhattan courtroom.B ... Show More
38m 26s
Oct 2024
The shocking case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
He was a giant on the American music scene, but Sean Combs, who goes by the stage name Diddy, is now facing charges that put him at the centre of what could be a much-needed MeToo moment for the industry. The rapper has been arrested, accused of sex trafficking and running a crim ... Show More
14m 31s
May 8
Pourquoi l’affaire P. Diddy fait-elle autant réagir ?
Le procès de la star américaine P. Diddy s’est ouvert le 5 mai 2025, à New York. Accusé de trafic sexuel, le musicien et producteur multimillionnaire encourt la prison à vie. Arrêté le 16 septembre 2024 à New York, le rappeur et producteur à succès P. Diddy est accusé de viol, de ... Show More
5m 38s
Dec 2024
DIDDY HO-HO-HO: COMBS' FIRST CHRISTMAS BEHIND BARS, JAY-Z PANIC
Another shocking revelation in the scandalous Sean Diddy Combs case, now officially including Jay-Z. In a civil lawsuit Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z stand accused of raping a teen girl at an afterparty for the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The 13-year-old at the time, says she had ... Show More
41m 19s
Jul 4
Guilty... and not guilty: understanding the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict
The rapper faced charges often levied at mafia bosses. Anna Betts explains what the jury heard, and Andrew Lawrence tells Nosheen Iqbal what the verdict means for the music mogul. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus 
29m 34s
Sep 2024
FULL INTERVIEW: Suge Knight Speaks From Prison About Diddy
In this full, unedited interview, Suge Knight joins Chris Cuomo from Richard J. Donovan State Prison to discuss Sean “Diddy” Combs and the allegations surrounding him. Suge offers his perspective on Diddy’s past, his relationships within the music industry, and the challenges Did ... Show More
20m 26s
Nov 2024
Is Diddy Making Moves From Jail?
Sean Combs, AKA P Diddy, is apparently not adjusting well to life in custody, and there’ve been reports that he may be breaking jail rules by contacting people outside of an approved list using other inmates’ phone time. YouTuber Amala Ekpunobi herself claims that private investi ... Show More
22m 38s
Oct 2024
Blast Off! The Ascent of Sean Combs
Sean “Diddy” Combs' meteoric rise to fame also brought a huge weight of controversies. As his past alleged indiscretions began to catch up with him, multiple former employees began detailing his alleged abusive behaviour. But the most explosive allegations came from his long-time ... Show More
25m 25s
Sep 2024
Hot Topics with Don Lemon | DIDDY DONE! WHO'S NEXT? - September 18th, 2024
Hey there Lemon Heads! Music Mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is behind bars, awaiting trial in his federal sex trafficking case. Combs plead not guilty, and the judge ordered he be held without bail. What can we expect from Diddy's trial? Who's next to be exposed? Join Don to break down ... Show More
58m 23s