Sean “Diddy” Combs has found an unexpected ally in rapper Bow Wow, who expressed how much the music industry has missed the iconic mogul’s legendary parties. In a recent conversation with podcaster Rocsi Diaz, the American musician made some eyebrow-raising comments about the now-disgraced music mogul and his โimportanceโ in the culture. However, he was later slammed by netizens for complaining about the lack of celebrations following awards shows now that Diddy is locked up.
Bow Wow says he โmissesโ Diddyโs parties
In a recent conversation on the More To The Story podcast with Rocsi Diaz, the rapper referred to Diddy as the โgatekeeper to the game.โ โLike, BET Award weekend, like the past two, it didnโt feel right,โ he said, referring to the BET Awards in June and the BET Hip Hop Awards last week. โThere was no motion, there were no parties. There was nowhere to go.โ
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Bow Wow and Rocsi Diaz talked about “takedowns” in the music industry, hinting at the music mogul without actually naming him. When asked if he was worried about these takedowns, Bow Wow said he wasnโt feeling affected. He then mentioned that the BET Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards didnโt feel the same without Diddyโs famous parties.
Diddy was arrested in September on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other sexual assault cases, with federal authorities alleging that his infamous parties were “freak offs” where women were coerced into non-consensual sexual activities. As a result, Bow Wowโs remarks about missing these parties didnโt sit well with fans, who criticised him for his choice of words.
Bow Wow labels Diddy “monumental” to the music world
Bow Wowโs praise for Diddy didnโt stop there. During the podcast, host Rocsi Diaz reminded him of the “freak-off” parties Diddy is accused of hosting, where he allegedly engaged in multi-day, drug-fueled sex sessions with male escorts, sometimes by force. Diaz then interrupted Bow Wow to clarify the distinction between Diddyโs glamorous, star-studded events and the illegal activities heโs accused of orchestrating (which Diddy has denied).
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โFor the record, I left before 1 a.m.! I never stayed!โ Diaz, 42, quipped after Bow Wow clarified he was referring to industry events theyโd both attended in the past. She added, โIโve only been to two parties, and Iโve never seen a freak-off!โ according to TMZ.
โYou feel it. Itโs like a hole. He was everything hip hop! So for that to die out, you just would have never thought,โ BW said. โHe was really important to the culture,โ he added.
โThis boy Bow Wow really said โlife ainโt been fun since the Diddler got locked upโ How embarrassing,โ an X user commented. โHe has lost his mind..no doubt his career sank,โ another said. โCan he read the room?โ another said. โSooooooโฆ nobody else but Diddy can host a party? Iโm confused,โ a fourth chimed in.
Diddyโs trial is scheduled for 2025, with his bail having been denied twice by the judge. The Bad Boy Records producer has pleaded not guilty, and his legal team is working to secure his release. However, in recent days, a wave of lawsuits has emerged, accusing him of serious crimes including rape, assault, battery, fraud, and sex trafficking. Diddyโs lawyer, Teny Geragos, maintains his innocence, stating: โBeing part of a lifestyle or attending certain activities doesnโt equate to committing a crime. Those actions are not inherently criminal.โ
