Episode 715: The rise and fall of disgraced rapper P Diddy
10 October 2024 - 47 minsThe incredible story around the downfall of billionaire celebrity P Diddy has mirrored the tsunami of allegations made against famous men like Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein.
Jailed in Brooklyn, refused bail and facing a wave of lawsuits and three felony charges the one-time rapper, who had the Midas touch, is now in the spotlight for allegations of rape, coercion and running a criminal enterprise revolving around sex trafficking, forced drugging and recording his own personal pornography in a debauched theatre built on power and wealth.
Nicola speaks to author and journalist Douglas Century about the rise and fall of Sean Combs.
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