Diddy’s former employee takes witness stand in rapper’s sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs (Getty Images)

Derek Ferguson was asked during the Sean "Diddy" Combs federal trial about his work as the former Bad Boy Entertainment Chief Financial Officer.

Ferguson worked for Diddy for nearly 20 years and served as the CFO of Bad Boy Entertainment and the COO for Revolt Media & TV.

During cross-examination, Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, asked Ferguson to determine the differences between business and personal expenses, and corporate returns. He testified that he didn't have a list, but knew he signed off on a number of corporate returns.

Agnifilo asked if Diddy employed personal assistants, to which Ferguson said "yes," but the titles would vary.

Ferguson agreed security personnel were part of the business to keep Diddy and his family safe. He said he did "everything to make sure there was no financial impropriety."

He confirmed that sometimes Diddy was paid in cash.

Fox News Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former CFO testified June 3. (Getty Images)

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former CFO explained why he took a role at the rapper’s company in the ‘90s.

During cross-examination Diddy’s defense lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, asked about Ferguson’s educational background. The former employee said he attended the University of Pennsylvania and then Harvard’s business school.

According to Ferguson, he wanted to work for Bad Boy because he observed the company as giving a lot of young executives opportunities - especially from the communities he came from.

The former CFO testified he did not know Diddy personally before working at Bad Boy.

Agnifilo then asked how Bad Boy changed between 1998 and 2012. Ferguson explained the business moved away from being primarily a record company.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

A woman removed from the courtroom on June 3. (Jane Rosenberg)

The court released a sketch of the woman that was removed from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ courtroom Tuesday morning before testimony began.

In the sketch, three men escort the yelling woman out.

While the prosecution was explaining that somebody broke the pseudonym order regarding one of Diddy’s victims, there was an outburst in the courtroom. The woman began yelling about people coming for Diddy. Judge Arun Subramanian immediately had the woman removed from the courtroom.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura tells her mom about an alleged threat from Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2011. (SDNY)

While Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former CFO was testifying Tuesday, the jury was shown wire money transfers.

A bank statement addressed to Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide was examined. The time period was December of 2011. During this period, there were several internal money transfers.

The bank statement showed an outgoing wire transfer on Dec 14, 2011 for $20K to Cassie Ventura.

There was then an incoming wire transfer on Dec 23, 2011 for $20K from Rodrick Ventura, Cassie's father.

There was also an additional incoming wire transfer on Dec 27, 2011 for $20K.

Cassie’s mother previously testified Diddy demanded $20,000 from the Venturas or he would release sex tapes of the singer-songwriter with other men in 2011.

Regina Ventura explained she understood that the “Last Night” singer wanted $20K to recoup the money he spent on Cassie. At the time, Diddy was allegedly angry that Cassie was with another person. It was expected the money would come from Regina and her husband.

Regina claimed they took out a home equity loan to pay Diddy. The money was allegedly returned.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs (Getty Images)

Derek Ferguson told the court Tuesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial that the rapper last contacted him toward the end of 2024.

Ferguson, who worked for Diddy for nearly 20 years and served as the CFO of Bad Boy Entertainment and the COO for Revolt Media & TV, testified that his last communication from Diddy was in September 2024.

He told Christine Slavik with the United State's Attorney's Office said that Diddy texted him on Sept. 16, 2024, the day that the "Last Night" rapper was arrested in New York.

Ferguson said Diddy reached out shortly after, wanting to get together. He claimed that his first reaction was that he wasn't in New York. He also wasn't sure how to respond to make sure it was truly Diddy.

Fox News Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

The government claimed a media outlet is reporting the true identity of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ victim , who testified under the pseudonym “Mia,” on X with the birthday video shown in court and asked the judge to direct that outlet to remove the post.

Judge Arun Subramanian said he’d consider it.

This is the second time the government has brought up the pseudonym order being broken.

According to the prosecution, an individual broke the pseudonym order regarding “Mia" yesterday by broadcasting her real name after court. This person was allegedly in the courtroom yesterday and then began broadcasting in Foley Square.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Judge Arun Subramanian (Getty Images)

Judge Arun Subramanian is presiding over the federal trial against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs for allegations of sex crimes.

Subramanian was the first Indian-American to serve as the District Judge for the Southern District of New York, with the United States Senate confirming his position in March 2023.

He earned his law degree in 2004 from Columbia Law School and went on to work as a law clerk for many famous names, including Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, for many years.

He landed a position at Susman Godfrey LLP in 2007, and eventually worked his way up to partner.

Subramanian was assigned to oversee Diddy’s case in October 2024, taking over the case from Judge Andrew Carter.

Prior to the start of the trial, Subramanian denied Diddy’s request for bail. The rapper is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he has been since his arrest on September 16, 2024.

Justin Combs arrives at Manhattan federal court (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Sean "Diddy" Combs' family continued to support the rapper during his ongoing federal trial for sex crimes.

Justin Combs, Diddy's oldest son with ex Misa Hylton, arrived at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in Manhattan Tuesday for day 15 of testimony.

Diddy's mother, Janice Combs, was also seen entering the courthouse.

Hylton previously admitted she was "triggered" upon seeing the video from 2016 showing Diddy abusing Cassie Ventura at the Intercontinental Hotel.

"I am heartbroken that Cassie must relive the horror of her abuse, and my heart goes out to her," Hylton shared on Instagram with two photos including all seven of Combs' children.

"I know exactly how she feels, and through my empathy, it has triggered my own trauma."

Sean "Diddy" Combs' home on Star Island. (Getty Images)

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former CFO testified he handled the rapper’s personal finances from time to time.

According to Derek Ferguson, his involvement in Diddy’s personal finances varied from third party to internal management. Ferguson explained he planned for the year and budgeted for the year.

While Ferguson did not manage Diddy’s properties themselves, he did manage the inflows and outflows. These properties were in the Hamptons, New York City and Miami. The former CFO testified the finance department would make mortgage payments, pay taxes and perform maintenance via check or wire transfer through the LLC that held the properties.

Ferguson told the court he believed at certain points Combs had separate, personal bank accounts.

He testified that Diddy also provided financial support for friends and family that came from his personal funds.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Diddy in court, Shawn Dearing (Jane Rosenberg/SDNY)

Shawn Dearing, a former escort allegedly hired for Sean "Diddy" Combs' "freak off" events, shared an emotional message to Cassie Ventura.

Dearing's identity, along with a handful of former escorts, was included as evidence by the Southern District of New York in the case against the fallen rap mogul.

Cassie testified for four days against her ex-boyfriend in his federal trial for sex crimes. She took the stand and detailed the alleged abuse she experienced at the hands of the rapper.

Cassie claimed she was physically abused and forced into participating in "freak offs," where Diddy would coerce her into having sex with a male escort while he watched.

"She was so uplifting - the kindest and most respectful person," Dearing told People magazine. "She was so genuine throughout the whole experience."

Dearing said he wanted to speak out now to give "some credence" to Cassie's story.

“I never wanted to open my mouth,” he said. “I don't seek attention. I don’t want to go out there and make it seem like I’m trying to get my name known off of this experience."

When discussing Cassie, he said, “You got me tearing up! I want what’s best for her, honestly, because she … she's a bada-- lady, man. She's awesome. So I want her respect first and foremost.”

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former employee testified the rapper's businesses were profitable. (Getty Images)

Derek Ferguson, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former employee, testified that a majority of the rapper’s businesses were profitable.

According to Ferguson, Combs drew salaries from the record company, Sean John and Revolt. It was dictated by the operating agreement between parties, he claimed. Diddy also made money via distributions. The amount of distribution would allegedly be determined by the profits.

Ferguson said the businesses and partnerships had their own bank accounts. These were overseen by finance, according to the former employee. Combs and Ferguson had access to the accounts and signature authority, which meant they could both sign checks. Bad Boy allegedly had accounts at Citi Bank, HSBC and Signature Bank.

The jury was shown a bank application for Janice Combs Music Inc. It was 100% owned by Diddy. Combs & Ferguson signed the document on Sept. 29. 2009.

Ferguson explained this account was primarily used for providing Combs’ name and likeness. The account was self-funded and the revenues exceed the expenses, according to Ferguson.

Another bank application for Combs Enterprises LLC., was shown. Combs and Ferguson had both signed the document.

Ferguson explained this account was used as the partner for the Ciroc brand. It also did not need funding.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former employee took the stand June 3. (Getty Images)

Another former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs took the stand Tuesday after testimony concluded from Eddy Garcia, the security guard who sold the rapper surveillance footage of the attack on Cassie Ventura.

Derek Ferguson told the court he is here testifying today because he received a subpoena.

He previously worked for Combs from 1998 until 2017 as CFO at Bad Boy Entertainment and COO for Revolt Media & TV.

Ferguson was CFO at Bad Boy from 1998 until 2012. He explained that Bad Boy was a collection of companies and the offices were in New York City and Los Angeles. He worked in the finance department. According to Ferguson, he would receive bonuses based on company results and work performance.

Ferguson testified he set the budgets, managed the budgets, managed accounts receivable & payable, did record keeping and some deal making.

Ferguson was allegedly responsible for Diddy’s personal finances during different periods of time.

Ferguson said he reported to the president of Bad Boy or Combs directly. Over time, he said contact with Diddy decreased. When they did communicate, they met in person or used calls, email and pagers.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs with his lawyers in court. (Jane Rosenberg)

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense and the prosecution went back and forth over the wording of the NDA signed by an InterContinental Hotel employee.

During cross-examination, the rapper’s attorney Brian Steel had Eddy Garcia read through the NDA he signed after selling the surveillance footage of Combs attacking Cassie to the musician.

Garcia and Steel read through a few pieces together regarding exclusions. Garcia testified that it is his understanding you can’t speak with an NDA. Steel pointed out that nothing in the NDA prohibits truthful statements to law enforcement.

During the re-direct, the prosecution pulled up the same exhibit showing the NDA. Garcia read a paragraph about disclosing to law enforcement. The NDA stated the “company,” Diddy, must be notified before speaking to law enforcement. There was an objection from the defense and a sidebar.

The objection was sustained, meaning the jury was instructed to disregard the question or answer.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs attacked Cassie Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel in 2016. (Jane Rosenberg)

An InterContinental Hotel security guard testified that he lied to police about his involvement with the surveillance video showing Sean “Diddy” Combs attacking Cassie Ventura in 2016.

Eddy Garcia testified he next saw the video of Diddy beating Cassie again on the news in 2024. He said he was unaware of any other copies of the video.

Garcia said Israel Florez, another security guard at the InterContinental Hotel, showed him a screenshot of the video via text. Garcia claimed he deleted the texts because he didn’t want anything to do with it. He also deleted texts with another security guard.

Garcia said he met with law enforcement in 2024, but was not truthful regarding his involvement with the video.

Later in 2024, once Garcia had obtained his own counsel, the security guard met with the government again and was truthful about the videos.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean “Diddy” Combs had the InterContinental Hotel security guard sign an NDA after selling the rapper surveillance video showing him beating Cassie Ventura.

After handing over his ID to the "Gotta Move On" rapper, Eddy Garcia said he was presented with an NDA stating this was the only copy of the video. The jury was shown a copy of the NDA. Garcia read some of the NDA in court which says he provided the only copy of the video. Garcia testified he did not read the document fully before signing it because he was nervous. He claimed he did not receive a copy.

The jury was shown another copy of an NDA dated Nov 6, 2016, which was not the correct date of the incident. Garcia read a portion of the document to the court. He allegedly would owe $1 million in liquidated damages if he violated the NDA.

Garcia again said he did not read this document fully before signing nor did he receive a copy.

After signing the documents, Garcia claimed Diddy left and returned with a brown bag and money counter. He allegedly took money out of the bag and counted $100K. Garcia said the additional money was for him and the responding officer.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs and Cassie Ventura dated for 10 years. (Getty Images)

Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly said he’d “take care of” the InterContinental Hotel security guards who were on shift the day he attacked Cassie Ventura.

According to Eddy Garcia, Diddy requested his ID along with the IDs of the other officers on duty. The InterContinental security guard said Diddy promised to “take care of” them.  Garcia testified he took this to mean financially. The security officer explained he was nervous because he knew Israel Florez, a responding security officer and the prosecution’s first witness, was by the book.

Florez previously testified that he did not take a bribe from Diddy.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Photo of damage to the InterContinental Hotel after Diddy attacked Cassie Ventura. (SDNY)

Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly called his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura on FaceTime while buying the surveillance video that showed the rapper attacking her.

InterContinental Hotel employee Eddy Garcia testified Tuesday that he told Diddy he was concerned about a police report and how it might affect him. The “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper allegedly told the hotel employee that Cassie wanted the video gone too.

According to Garcia, Combs contacted Cassie via FaceTime. Garcia claimed he was “able to see enough” to think it was Cassie. He testified that Cassie was wearing a hoodie. While on FaceTime, Diddy allegedly told Cassie to let Garcia know she wanted “this to go away too.”

Garcia recalled Cassie being “normal” on the phone.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs attacked Cassie Ventura at a hotel in 2016. (Getty Images)

Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly called the hotel security guard who handed over surveillance video of the rapper attacking Cassie Ventura his “angel.”

Eddy Garcia, who worked at the InterContinental Hotel in 2016, called Diddy’s chief of staff and told the rapper he had a USB with the video on it and asked how fast he could turn it over. They met in West LA, according to Garcia. The security guard said Combs again referred to him as “Eddy, my Angel.”

Garcia notified his boss about dropping off the USB and then went to the location at a high-rise building. Upon arriving, he called Diddy’s chief of staff, waited in the lobby and then Combs’ bodyguard came down to get him.

Garcia claimed when he arrived, Combs was smiling, looked happy, called him Eddy my angel and made him feel comfortable. According to Garcia, he “was nervous so my voice kept cracking.” He recalled Diddy telling his assistant to get Garcia “that tea I like.”

Garcia then handed over the USB. Combs allegedly left the room and came back a few minutes later. Diddy asked if there were other copies of the video on the cloud. Garcia contacted his boss who told him he had the video pulled from the server.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

A security guard at the InterContinental hotel claimed his manager offered to sell the surveillance footage of Sean “Diddy” Combs' attack on Cassie Ventura to the rapper for $50,000.

Eddy Garcia testified when he went to work after receiving multiple phone calls from the rapper, he notified the head of security that Combs was offering to pay for the video . The head of security told Garcia he would do it for “50” which Garcia testified he took to mean $50K.

According to Garcia, he then called Diddy’s chief of staff who gave the phone to Combs. When he told Diddy his boss was willing to sell the video, Garcia recalled Combs becoming excited. He allegedly called Garcia his “angel.”

Garcia then told his boss it was a go. His boss allegedly came into the security office, and accessed the server room. Afterwards, Garcia said he was handed a black USB as his boss told him it was “done.” Garcia understood that to mean the video was on the USB.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs. (Getty Images)

Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly called an InterContinental Hotel security guard on his personal number while trying to obtain the surveillance footage of himself beating Cassie Ventura.

During court Tuesday, the jury was shown an email Eddy Garcia drafted to the hotel general manager and head of security. He sent it from the hotel security email account. The subject line read: Sean Combs Room 602.

Garcia read the first paragraph. He summarized, saying that Diddy wanted a sit down interview…notified Combs they take guest privacy seriously.

The security guard said Diddy and his chief of staff called him additional times. According to Garcia, Kristina “KK” Khorram would always call.

The next time he was called, Garcia was allegedly contacted on his personal phone at home. He said had not provided his personal number to KK or Diddy. Garcia explained he was “nervous.”

Diddy allegedly got on the phone and stated that Garcia sounded like a good guy, a guy who wanted to help, and that “something like this could ruin him.” Garcia recalled Combs wanting help getting a copy of the video because he was concerned it would get out and ruin his career. Garcia testified that he told Combs he was only a security officer and didn’t have access to the server. The security guard claimed the music mogul believed he could make it happen and offered to take care of him financially.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly asked hotel staff for the surveillance video of him attacking Cassie Ventura. (Getty Images)

Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly told the InterContinental Hotel security guard surveillance footage of the rapper beating his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura could ruin him.

Eddy Garcia testified the night of March 5, 2016 he got a call at the security office. Diddy’s chief of staff called and then the rapper got on the phone. According to Garcia, Diddy asked if the security guard knew who he was. Garcia said Combs sounded very nervous, was talking very fast. Diddy allegedly explained that he had a little too much to drink. Garcia recalled Diddy saying something like, you know how things go with women.

The rapper allegedly emphasized if the security video got out, it could ruin him. Garcia claimed Diddy asked for the video. The security guard testified that he apologized and told Combs to reach out to hotel management or get a subpoena.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs in the courtroom. (Jane Rosenberg)

Eddy Garcia, the security guard at the InterContinental Hotel on the day Sean “Diddy” Combs attacked his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, testified he was contacted via phone about an hour into his shift by the rapper’s assistant, Kristina “KK” Khorram.

According to Garcia, KK asked about the incident and requested a copy of the video because the “Last Night” rapper had been intoxicated and didn’t remember.

There was an objection by the defense and a brief sidebar before testimony continued.

Garcia said he told KK to reach out to hotel management. Later that day, KK allegedly requested to meet Garcia in the lobby and asked about the video. The security guard said KK wanted to know if there was any way she could see the video. Garcia claimed KK wanted to see the video to know what they were dealing with.

Garcia explained he told KK he could not show it to her and told her to ask hotel management or get a subpoena. He told KK at the time, “Off the record, it’s bad.”

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial is in the 15th day of testimony. (Getty Images)

Eddy Garcia, a security guard from the InterContinental Hotel, took the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial Tuesday.

Garcia, 33, has been employed in private security for 13 years. In March 2016, he was assigned to the InterContinental Hotel as a security officer. He was responsible for watching the cameras and patrolling the hotel.

On March 5, 2016, Garcia was notified there was a domestic dispute earlier that day involving Diddy.

Garcia was subpoenaed to testify and has an immunity order.

One of his supervisors was Israel Florez. They are still friends, but did not discuss the substance of their testimonies. Florez was the first witness called by Diddy’s prosecution.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

This image provided as evidence in Federal court shows damage allegedly caused by Sean "Diddy" Combs to the guest lobby elevator landing on the 6th floor of the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, March 5, 2016. (SDNY)

Photos of the damage Sean “Diddy” Combs left in the elevator lobby of the InterContinental Hotel were released May 14, after being shown to the jury during Cassie Ventura’s testimony.

The photos showed the damage done after Diddy attacked his ex-girlfriend Cassie . The assault was caught on video surveillance and was shown to the jury in the rapper’s sex-trafficking trial.

The photos show a broken vase, the shattered pieces scattered across the floor. Dirt from the plant that had been potted in the vase can be seen on the wall of the elevator lobby.

Cassie testified May 13 that she had been trying to leave a “freak off” when the attack occurred.

The jury also heard from former hotel security guard Israel Florez on Monday, May 12. Florez testified he responded to the hotel room following the assault. He claimed Cassie only wanted to leave and did not want to call the police.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

A woman was removed from the courtroom before testimony began in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial Tuesday.

Diddy’s ex-assistant was allowed to testify under the pseudonym “Mia.” When the prosecution brought up someone breaking the pseudonym rule, there was an outburst in the courtroom.  A woman started yelling about them coming for Diddy. The judge immediately ordered the court security officers to remove her from the courtroom.

According to the prosecution, an individual broke the pseudonym order regarding Mia and began broadcasting her real name yesterday after court. This person was in the courtroom yesterday and then began broadcasting in Foley Square.  If the government sees this person again, they plan to alert the court.

Judge Arun Subramanian said he will reinforce the rules again in the courtroom and in the overflow room.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

On Tuesday, a former employee of the InterContinental Hotel is expected to take the stand.

The full footage from the hotel that showed Sean “Diddy” Combs attacking Cassie Ventura was previously released after being shown to the jury on May 13.

Diddy’s ex testified that she had been trying to escape a “freak off” on March 5, 2016, when the surveillance video, seen first by the public in part in May 2024, was taken.

In the middle of the alleged “freak off” session, Cassie testified that Diddy hit her, which caused a black eye. She attempted to leave and escaped to the hallway elevators, but the next thing she knew, she was on the ground.

Cassie claimed Diddy dragged her by the back of her neck, and threw her down. After being thrown to the ground, she covered her face and stayed there.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson asked Cassie if she hit Diddy back, to which she replied, "No."

Fox News' Maria Paronich and Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.

Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in the courtroom Tuesday for the 15th day of testimony in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial.

Diddy walked into the courtroom at 8:42am ET wearing a light brown or copper colored sweater. He gave his lawyer, Teny Geragos, a quick hug before standing and chatting with defense attorney Xavier Donaldson for a few minutes.

Testimony in the trial is expected to resume around 9:00am ET with Eddy Garcia, a security supervisor at the InterContinental Hotel. Garcia worked at the hotel in 2016 when Diddy attacked his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

The prosecution estimated needing about 90 minutes for direct examination. After Garcia’s testimony is complete, Frank Piazza, a forensic video expert, will take the stand. The prosecution also wants to call Derek Ferguson, a former employee of Combs, and Bryana Bongolan, a woman who claims Diddy dangled her over a balcony and has sued the rapper.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Diddy pink suit (Getty Images)

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing prison time following his arrest in September 2024 on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.

If found guilty, the music mogul is facing a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison. He was denied a proposed $50 million bail during a federal court hearing shortly after his arrest and has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York since.

"Mr. Combs is a fighter. He's going to fight this to the end," Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, said outside the courthouse after Diddy's arraignment. "He's innocent. He came to New York to establish his innocence. He's not afraid. He's not afraid of the charges."

Testimony in Diddy’s trial began on May 12. The prosecution expects the government's case to take roughly six weeks to lay out, while Diddy's legal team estimates needing two weeks to argue the rapper's defense.

Diddy has denied the allegations against him.

Sean "Diddy" Combs and Snoop Dogg split (Getty Images)

During a recent appearance on “The Shade Room Live,” rapper Snoop Dogg discussed Sean “Diddy” Combs' federal trial for sex crimes.

Snoop explained that he was “very surprised” by the allegations coming out in court against Diddy, saying “I don't be expecting none of these things to be happening.”

"Given my position of leadership, I like to take advantage of it and treat people good and make sure that people that work with me don't feel like they work for me," he said. "And when they're ready to leave, and if we have a misunderstanding, if there is a separation, it's ended on love. It's never bad vibes or anything of that nature."

He also went on to say that since learning about the allegations against Diddy, he is committed to being a kind to everyone, “because I know what it feels like to have bad business done on you."

Diddy was arrested in September 2024 on federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking and has been held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York ever since.

Diddy in "Monster's Ball" (Everett Collection)

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ iconic costume from the movie, “Monster’s Ball,” is officially up for auction with GWS Auctions, 25 years after the movie was first released.

The outfit includes a white Hanes crewneck T-shirt, a light gray hoodie with the sleeves cut off, a pair of jeans with one pant leg cut off, black shoes and white socks. Diddy wore the costume in the beginning of the film.

In the 2001 romantic drama, Diddy portrayed Lawrence Musgrove, a man who is grappling with fatherhood and regret as he awaits his execution on death row.

The disgraced rapper was praised for his performance in the movie, which came early in his acting career, and was a stark transition from his previous work in music videos.

He wasn’t the only star to receive praise for their performance. His co-star, Halle Berry, went on to win the Academy Award for best actress in 2002, becoming the first black actress to take home the best actress award in Oscar’s history.

According to the auction house, “The costume will come with a production costumer's tag with various information about the costume and scenes.” The auction house claims they acquired the costume from Star Wares of Los Angeles and that the sale will include a Letter of Provenance.

50 Cent, Diddy, President Trump split (Getty Images)

Following President Donald Trump’s pardon of reality TV couple, Todd and Julie Chirsley last week, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked the president about his friendship with Sean “Diddy” Combs and whether he would pardon the disgraced rapper if he’s found guilty in his federal sex crimes trial.

When asked the question, Trump said “nobody’s asked,”  yet but that he “know[s] people are thinking about it.”

Trump also explained that he and Diddy were friendly in the past, but that their “relationship busted up” when he entered the political sphere saying, “I’d read some little bit nasty statements in the paper all of a sudden.”

Their relationship status won’t alter his decision making though. “I would certainly look at the facts,” he said. “If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don’t like me, it wouldn’t have any impact on me.”

After hearing the president’s comments, rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, took to social media to tell the president that Diddy has voiced negative opinions about Trump. "I’m going to reach out so he knows how I feel about this guy," 50 Cent said, per Us Weekly.

50 Cent later shared a screenshot of an article with the headline, "50 Cent Plans to Nuke Diddy's Chances at a Pardon."

"I didn't say nuke anything," the rapper wrote. "I simply said I will make sure Trump is aware."

Jackson and Diddy have had a longstanding feud dating back to 2006 when 50 Cent released a Diddy diss track, claiming the rapper had knowledge about the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. 

50 Cent called Diddy a liar when CNN obtained and released the now infamous Cassie Ventura assault video, saying, “First, he denied that it even happened, and then the tape comes out – so that means everything that n---- says is a lie.”

"When someone watches that, if they have a daughter and they can imagine her being under those circumstances, that s-- is crazy,” he told The Hollywood Reporter at the time. “Like, they let him get away with it. With all the influence and power you have, the person you’re with is supposed to want to be a part of your life, not be forced."

Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.