Sean “Diddy” Combs, the self-proclaimed Bad Boy for life, seems to be taking his mantra way too literally. The 55-year-old music mogul will continue his extended stay in the clink after being denied bail for the third time on Wednesday, November 27. (At this point, even Monopoly’s “Get Out of Jail Free” card wouldn’t save him.)
Manhattan federal court Judge Arun Subramanian shut down Diddy’s latest attempt to reclaim his freedom faster than a DJ cuts off a bad karaoke performance. The judge cited “clear and convincing evidence” that letting Diddy loose wouldn’t exactly scream safety first for the community. In other words, it’s a hard no from him.
The Million-Dollar (Actually, $50 Million) Plea
Diddy’s legal dream team offered up a humble $50 million bond and a life of hyper-restricted house arrest that sounded more like a bougie escape room. The pitch? He’d chill in his swanky NYC apartment, surrounded by armed security, with phone calls limited to his lawyers and visits exclusively from family members pre-approved like they’re RSVPing for an exclusive brunch.
But prosecutors were not buying it. They hit back harder than a beat drop, arguing that Diddy was already shady behind bars, allegedly trying to contact potential witnesses from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Because, you know, nothing says “trust me” like sneaky prison phone calls.
Judge Subramanian didn’t hold back either, agreeing that Diddy posed a “serious risk of witness tampering.” Oh, and let’s not forget the throwback evidence he brought up—the now-infamous 2016 hotel hallway smackdown involving Diddy and ex-girlfriend Cassie. The judge said it wasn’t just a red flag; it was a neon billboard screaming violence.
The Charges Are No Puff Piece
In case you missed the kickoff of this legal drama back in September, Diddy was arrested and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. It’s like someone handed him a criminal bingo card, and he yelled “BINGO!”
Despite the charges, Diddy has been adamant about his innocence. But for now, he’s got nothing but time to reflect, probably while dodging awkward questions from fellow inmates about his “Mo Money Mo Problems” lyrics.
So, for the foreseeable future, it looks like Diddy’s remix of Locked Up is staying at the top of his personal charts. Stay tuned for more updates from the Bad Boy behind bars.