Juror Misconduct Leads to Delay in Sexual Assault Trial of Sean Combs

Sean John Combs, professionally known as Diddy (formerly Puff Daddy and P. Diddy), is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur born on November 4, 1969, in Harlem, New York City. He began his music career as an intern at Uptown Records before founding his own label, Bad Boy Records, in 1993. Combs played a key role in launching the careers of prominent artists such as the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Usher[1][3]. His debut album, *No Way Out* (1997), achieved critical and commercial success, topping the Billboard 200 and producing hit singles like "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" and "I'll Be Missing You," the latter being the first hip-hop song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Combs became the first solo artist to replace himself atop this chart with "Mo Money Mo Problems" in 1997. His subsequent albums, including *Forever* (1999), *The Saga Continues...* (2001), and *Press Play* (2006), solidified his status in hip-hop, and his collaborative project Diddy – Dirty Money released *Last Train to Paris* in 2010. In 2023, he independently released *The Love Album: Off the Grid*[1]. Beyond music, Diddy has expanded into fashion with his Sean John clothing line, acting, reality television, and business ventures such as a tequila brand. He is recognized as a significant cultural figure and entrepreneur with a career spanning over three decades[2][3]. However, his reputation has recently been affected by legal issues. In 2023, he faced multiple lawsuits alleging physical and sexual abuse, which he denied. In July 2025, Combs was convicted on two prostitution-related charges and sentenced to 50 months in prison in October 2025[2][4].