Diddy's parties: Ice Cube denies attendance; Hollywood stays silent after sex trafficking arrest.
Earlier this month, Diddy was arrested on charges of sex trafficking.
After Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest earlier this month, Ice Cube has made it clear that he has no affiliation with him.
On Sunday in Las Vegas, the rapper denied ever attending a party hosted by Combs while performing for a crowd.
"For nearly 40 years, I've been performing, and I'm here to tell you that my friend W.C. and I have never attended a Diddy party," he said in a video posted on social media.
The audience cheered, and someone yelled, "Thank God."
The rapper stated, "You don't need to worry about us on those tapes."
Planet Chronicle Digital did not receive an immediate response from Ice Cube's representatives.
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On September 17, Combs was arrested and charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could face a minimum of 15 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
In a Manhattan court, a 54-year-old man pleaded not guilty and was denied $50 million bail, resulting in his immediate imprisonment following the hearing.
According to an unsealed indictment obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital, Diddy ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, among others. He used "violence, use of firearms, threats of violence, coercion, and verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse" to fulfill his sexual desires.
In the indictment, it is claimed that Combs was involved in recording "freak offs," which were described as elaborate and produced sex performances that Combs arranged, directed, masturbated during, and often electronically recorded.
"Almost 40 years rocking the mic, and I’m gonna tell you right now, me and W.C. ain’t never been to a Diddy party." — Ice Cube
The indictment alleges that Combs used sensitive, embarrassing, and incriminating recordings made during Freak Offs as leverage to maintain the victims' compliance and silence.
A select few celebrities, including Ice Cube, have spoken out against Combs following his arrest.
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Combs has been commented on by Aubrey O’Day, 50 Cent, Shyne, Kesha, and Mary J. Blige regarding the allegations against him.
According to Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, there are numerous reasons why celebrities may choose to remain silent in light of the seriousness of the charges, the detailed allegations in the indictment, and the long-standing rumors surrounding Combs.
Recent interviews with Combs have featured the "Bad Boy for Life" rapper discussing his parties.
In a 1999 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Combs stated, "My parties will be shut down and I may be arrested for doing crazy things, all just because we want to have fun."
In a 2002 interview on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," Combs discussed the components necessary for a successful party.
""Of course, there are beautiful women and men for the ladies," Combs told O'Brien."
He maintained that "alcohol" is necessary at the party, along with water.
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