Former music executive Daniel Evans has recently opened up about a chilling threat made by his ex-boss, Sean “Diddy” Combs, also known as Puff Daddy.
Evans recalls a disturbing incident in 1997 at the New York office of Combs’s music label, Bad Boy Records, where Combs boasted about his newfound wealth and power by saying, “I have so much money now that I could hire someone to kill you, and nobody would know. No one would miss you. No one would know anything.”
Combs, who was at the peak of his music career in the 1990s, has since faced a downfall with his legacy in ruins. He is currently in jail, awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, in addition to battling numerous lawsuits accusing him of drugging and assault.
The BBC has spoken to over 20 individuals who previously worked with Combs at Bad Boy Records, revealing troubling incidents they witnessed during the label’s rise.
Former executives, assistants, and producers have come forward with accounts of disturbing behavior, including allegations of sexual misconduct and misuse of corporate funds.
One former executive, Tony Buzbee, representing several alleged victims, described a pattern of egregious conduct by Combs dating back to the 1990s. One of his clients alleges that Combs raped her at a promotional party in 1995, threatening her with disappearing if she spoke out.
Despite the mounting accusations, Combs denies all the allegations, with his legal team asserting that the claims are fabricated and aimed at seeking media attention rather than the truth. They express full confidence in the judicial process and believe that the truth will prevail.
The revelations about Combs’s behavior have raised questions among those who knew him closely, with many struggling to reconcile the allegations with the man they thought they knew.
As Combs awaits his trial in May, further details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the real persona of the once-celebrated music mogul.
The unraveling of Sean Combs’s image from a successful music executive to a defendant facing serious charges has shocked many, prompting a reevaluation of his character and actions.
