Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned hip-hop mogul, was arrested in New York City on September 16, 2024. He was taken into custody at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan by Homeland Security Investigations following a grand jury indictment. Although the indictment is sealed and the exact charges are not disclosed, his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has suggested that they relate to racketeering and sex trafficking.

Agnifilo criticized the indictment as an unjust move by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, asserting that Combs had traveled to New York anticipating these charges. He argued that while Combs is not without flaws, he should not be labeled a criminal.

This arrest comes after a federal investigation that began with raids on Combs’ mansions in Los Angeles and Miami on March 25, 2024. The investigation follows several lawsuits accusing Combs of sexual misconduct. The first major lawsuit was filed by R&B singer Cassie, who claimed Combs abused her over several years and was involved in sex trafficking. Although the lawsuit was settled, a video surfaced showing Combs allegedly assaulting Cassie, leading him to publicly apologize.

Since then, additional lawsuits have surfaced, including accusations from other women and a music producer who claimed Combs coerced him into soliciting prostitutes.

Combs’ arrest is notable as he becomes one of the most high-profile figures in the music industry to face criminal charges related to sexual misconduct, a situation reminiscent of R. Kelly’s recent legal troubles.