The surge of sexual-abuse lawsuits that hit some of the music industry’s most powerful figures last week isn’t over yet, several lawyers tell Rolling Stone. Last week, as the window for New York’s Adult Survivors Act (ASA) was nearing a close, it brought forward one of the widest sets of …
Read More »Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Cassie Settle Lawsuit After Rape Accusations
Sean Combs and Cassie have reached a settlement in the singer’s lawsuit against Combs, in which she accused him of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse. In statements obtained by Rolling Stone, both parties said they had reached a resolution in the case; the settlement amount was not disclosed. “I …
Read More »Aubrey O'Day on Sean Combs Rape Accusations: 'Been Trynna Tell Y'all for Years'
Aubrey O’Day, the former lead singer of girl group Danity Kane, is showing her support for R&B singerCassie, who filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against Sean Combs on Thursday. Combs and Cassie settled the suit the following Friday. “Been trynna tell y’all for years. Prayers up for this queen 🙌🏼 …
Read More »Sean Combs Accused of Rape by Singer Cassie in New Lawsuit
Casandra Ventura, who’s best known as the R&B singer Cassie, filed a lawsuit against hip-hop mogul Sean Combs Thursday, alleging he raped and physically abused her over the course of a decade. The suit, obtained by Rolling Stone, claimed that the abuse began in 2005, when Combs allegedly began plying …
Read More »The Best Progressive R&B Album Grammy Nominations Will Be Packed. But It's Clear Who Should Win
Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 10, Rolling Stone is breaking down 16 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. SZA is in the foreground of what the Grammys has dubbed “Progressive R&B” — R&B …
Read More »Love and Chaos Collide in Diddy's 'The Love Album: Off the Grid' Short Film Trailer
Diddy’s latest record, The Love Album: Off the Grid, goes off the rails in the first official trailer for the musician’s forthcoming short film inspired by the music of the album. Set for a theatrical release, the short stars Diddy alongside model and influencer Eva Apio and, according to a …
Read More »Teyana Taylor Helps Diddy Get 'Closer to God' in New Video
Diddy gets “Closer to God” with help from Teyana Taylor in the new video for the latest single off the recently released The Love Album: Off The Grid. The video, directed by Taylor, finds Sean Combs and Teyana seeking enlightenment through love in Joshua Tree; Diddy previously enlisted “Spike Tey” …
Read More »Diageo Claims Diddy Asked for Millions 'Under Threat' of Accusing Liquor Company of Racism
The liquor giant Diageo has issued a point-by-point rebuttal to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawsuit, rejecting the rapper/entrepreneur’s claims that he and his vodka and tequila brands were mistreated and discriminated against. Rather, Diageo claims it consistently provided support to Combs’ brands, Ciroc and DeLeón, and that Combs “asked to be …
Read More »Diddy Busts Out 'In the Air Tonight' Sample for the Weeknd's Final Feature on 'Another One of Me'
Diddy has finally released his heavily-hyped new track, “Another One of Me,” which reportedly features the final feature of the Weeknd’s career (unless, apparently, Daft Punk reunite). Along with the Weeknd, “Another One of Me” features French Montana and 21 Savage. The track offers a low-key, atmospheric beat, though it …
Read More »Diddy Accepts Global Icon Award at VMAs After Career-Spanning Performance
Sean “Diddy” Combs returned to the MTV Video Music Awards in historic style as he accepted the Global Icon Award and delivered a career-spanning performance of hits. Mary J. Blige presented the mogul with the award. “This man has always been an icon,” she told the audience. “Puff’s impact on …
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