Prince Harry’s name has surfaced in legal documents related to a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the founder of Bad Boys Records. Last month, producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones initiated a lawsuit seeking $30 million from the 54-year-old music icon, accusing him of engaging in sexual misconduct, grooming, and sex trafficking, as reported by the Daily Mail.
The documents allege that the association of high-profile individuals like the Duke of Sussex, aged 39, contributed to the perceived legitimacy of Diddy. This development unfolds as federal agents and Homeland Security raided Diddy’s residences in Miami and Los Angeles, investigating possible connections to sex trafficking activities.
Authorities aimed to confiscate Diddy’s electronic devices during the raids, hinting at further searches in properties linked to the mogul in New York and Chicago. Following the raids, Diddy was observed pacing outside a Miami airport.
It’s important to note that the court documents do not implicate Prince Harry in any criminal activities or wrongdoing in relation to Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs. The royal has not been named as a defendant or accused in the case, with his name appearing only once in the legal filings.
Prince Harry’s representatives have been approached for comments on the matter.
In 2007, Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, encountered Diddy and rapper Kanye West at the “Concert for Diana” event. The concert, organized by the princes, celebrated their late mother, Princess Diana’s birthday, featuring performances by a host of stars including Fergie, Elton John, Pharrell Williams, and Andrea Bocelli.
Diddy has previously expressed his admiration for Prince Harry and the royal family, sharing his enthusiasm for visiting the UK and his desire to meet with the prince. He also humorously mentioned his interest in exploring Mayfair’s nightlife with Prince Harry.
In a 2011 appearance on “The Graham Norton Show,” Diddy talked about his wish to have tea with the late Queen Elizabeth and recounted his interactions with the Prince of Wales and the founder of the Invictus Games. He joked about previously excluding the princes from his parties due to their youthful indiscretions but expressed a change of heart towards inviting them.