Diddy’s new rape lawsuit is directed at ‘celebrities both male and female’ at the 2000 VMAs afterparty.

One of the six lawsuits filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs goes further than other claims to try to hold other famous musicians accountable for sexual assault and other misdeeds. which took place at his infamous parties.

The lawsuit filed in federal court in New York comes from a 37-year-old woman who claims that, as a 13-year-old girl, she was raped by Combs at a party he held in 2000 – with the help of. an unnamed “celebrity man and woman,” Deadline and TMZ reported. The 19-page case alleges that the rape took place at a party he hosted after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, which took place that year at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

It’s no surprise that talk of the 2000 VMAs has sparked an internet guessing game about the identity of the two unnamed celebrities, with many online pointing out confusion that the plaintiff and his lawyer have withheld the identification of the stars.

The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe in court documents, said on Sept. 7, 2000 she tried to attend the awards ceremony but did not get a ticket, TMZ reported. While hanging around outside Radio City Music Hall, he says he was spotted by a driver working for Combs and brought to the party. He said the attack took place after he went to an empty room to lie down, because he felt “messy” because of the soft drink he had been given.

“Soon after, Combs, along with a male and female celebrity, entered the room,” the filing said, according to Deadline. “Combs aggressively approached the Plaintiff, looked him in the eye, grabbed him and said, ‘You’re ready to party!'”

Combs, who at the time was 30 years old, allegedly “threw” the girl to a famous man, named Celebrity A, who removed the teenager’s clothes, reports the Times.

“Plaintiff was grabbed by Celebrity A who sexually assaulted her while Combs and Celebrity B, a female, watched,” the lawsuit said. “After the celebrity finished, Combs sexually assaulted the Plaintiff while Celebrity A and Celebrity B watched.”

The complaint also states that Combs tried to force the accused to perform oral sex on her, but she refused by punching him in the neck, so he stopped. The woman said she escaped from the room and asked her father to take her to the party.

In its report on the case — which did not name names — Page Six published a photo of Combs with then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, who was his date at the 2000 VMAs. Lopez, who at the time who was an up-and-coming singer and actress, wore what was described as a “special look” to that year’s VMAs: a white cropped tank, matching pants and heels, E! The news also reported. Lopez won an award that night for best dance video.

Lopez’s on-again, off-again relationship with Combs reportedly lasted from 1999 to 2001, where they made waves at several high-profile events, including the 2000 Grammys, when she wore the look another surprise: a green Versace dress with a bodice and high waist. . The couple also drew attention to controversial topics and NYPD investigations when they were arrested in December 1999 while fleeing a Manhattan nightclub after a shooting, which left three people injured. . Combs was charged in 2001 for the shooting but was acquitted by a jury, reports the New York Post.

Lopez is one of many A-listers who have faced scrutiny after walking the record producer’s path and enjoying being seen at his lavish, star-studded parties.

Evan Nierman, a crisis management and public relations expert, speculates that Tony Buzbee, a Houston attorney who filed a lawsuit on behalf of a victim of the 2000 VMAs party, prefers not to name names. some famous people are involved in pressing them to solve this problem. hearing before their names are announced.

In an interview with TMZ, Nierman said that these famous people, regardless of who they are, “it would be wise to cut a check” to the plaintiff and his lawyer, to avoid having their names associated with Combs. Even if they can prove their innocence, their products could be irreparably damaged because Combs’ name is “toxic” now, Nierman said.

In general, stars such as Usher, Justin Bieber, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mariah Carey and Ashton Kutcher have not publicly commented on their friendship with Diddy, the allegations of sexual harassment against him or his arrest on the Sept. 15 on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges and is being held at the notorious Brooklyn Detention Center after being denied bail.

The only celebrity response so far has come from Jay-Z and Beyonce, who wanted singer Jaguar Wright to retract his comments and apologize for making comments that were “absolutely false.” ” on Piers Morgan’s show, “Uncensored,” the BBC reported. Wright called the couple “reprobates” and suggested they knew about his behavior, although no one has produced evidence to support the allegations.

After lawyers for Jay-Z and Beyonce said linking the couple to Combs’ alleged behavior was “disparaging,” Morgan responded by apologizing and saying Wright’s comments would be edited out of the interview. , the BBC reports.

The new lawsuit, involving two unnamed celebrities, is one of six filed Sunday and one of a dozen filed by Buzbee on behalf of multiple victims of women and men. The cases cover allegations of rape, false imprisonment and sexual assault that occurred between 2000 and two years ago.

Combs’ downward spiral began in November 2023 when his ex-girlfriend, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse throughout their relationship. ten years old, said Page Six.

Combs, who rejected Ventura’s claims at the time, settled the case with him the next day, Page Six also reported. However, Ventura’s case opened the floodgates, as many others have since come forward with allegations of abuse against Combs, many of whom say the assaults took place at his star-studded parties.

Originally published: October 21, 2024 at 12:17 pm