Episodes
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| BBC Exclusive: 'women Flown In For Sex' | 20250208 | 20250209 (WS) | As Sean ‘Diddy' Combs awaits trial on charges of kidnapping, drugging and sex trafficking women, industry insiders who knew him during his meteoric rise in the 1990s speak exclusively to the BBC about their experiences. Daniel Evans, who worked at Bad Boy Records between 1994 and 1997, has told the BBC's Investigations team that women were flown in for sex. He and other employees also recall a culture of big money, threats of violence and sex in the studios of Diddy's Bad Boy record label. Diddy denies all the allegations. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty hears about the findings from BBC Investigations Correspondent Rianna Croxford. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1. Investigations Producer: Larissa Kennelly Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Richard Hannaford Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Women flown in for sex' at Diddy's Bad Boy Records BBC speaks exclusively to industry insiders who recall a culture of big money, threats of violence and sex in the studios of his Bad Boy record label. | |
| Celebs Named And Lurid New Claims In Lawsuit, Diddy Denies It All | 20250315 | 20250316 (WS) | Celeb names have been added to one of the Diddy civil lawsuits in explicit allegations over 87 pages. It names celebrity co-defendants, new complainants, alleged trafficking over state lines, has a separate Michael Jackson element, and accuses Diddy of racketeering with conspiracy. Diddy denies all allegations against him. His team says no sane person reading this complaint could credit this story and they're already suing the lawyer who filed this for $50m over comments she made to the media on a separate case. Criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent analyses the lawsuit with Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty. Plus historian Christian Cippolini explains the origins of the racketeering with conspiracy charge - known as RICO. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1. Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Craig Boardman Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Celebs deny new explicit allegations added to Diddy lawsuit Diddy lawsuit adds new detail to rape allegations, while his team say no sane person reading this complaint could credit this story. | |
| Diddy Lawyer Quits Plus Outlandish Necromancy Claims | 20250301 | 20250302 (WS) | Sean ‘Diddy' Combs's legal team say he's been ‘singled out because of his race' and ask for a charge to be dropped. Meanwhile one of his attorneys, Anthony Ricco, leaves the case. Plus how unsubstantiated necromancy conspiracy theories about Diddy have gone wild on social media. Diddy remains in jail, awaiting trial on three federal charges of transportation for prostitution, sex trafficking and racketeering with conspiracy. He denies all charges. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is joined by Cheyenne Roundtree who's Senior Investigative Reporter at Rolling Stone Magazine and Criminal Defence Attorney Shaun Kent. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1. Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Richard Hannaford Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Lawyers for Diddy ask for charge to be dropped, plus one of them leaves the case Diddy's lawyers ask for a charge to be dropped, plus the unsubstantiated necromancy theories going wild on social media. | |
| Elsewhere In The 'diddyverse': Jay-z, Buzbee And Kanye | 20250322 | 20250323 (WS) | There is a lot going on in the ‘Diddyverse' this week, from the ongoing row between Jay-Z and Tony Buzbee through to Kanye, or Ye, releasing a song which appears to feature Diddy in prison. Sean ‘Diddy' Combs is awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies them all. Criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent and Rolling Stone's senior investigative reporter Cheyenne Roundtree join Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1. Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Craig Boardman Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Diddy in court, Jay-Z v Buzbee row plus Kanye's song Diddy's team want the Cassie video discounted, Kanye, or Ye, shows his support, and the Jay-Z v Buzbee saga takes a confusing turn. | |
| Kristina Khorram Speaks Out And Tony Buzbee Withdraws From Diddy Cases | 20250329 | 20250330 (WS) | Sean ‘Diddy' Combs's former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, has made her first public statement since Diddy was arrested and charged. Meanwhile Texan lawyer Tony Buzbee pulls out of 15 cases. Criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent and Rolling Stone's senior investigative reporter Cheyenne Roundtree join Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1. Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Craig Boardman Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Diddy's 'right-hand woman' makes her first public statement Diddy's former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, denies any wrongdoing. Meanwhile lawyer Tony Buzbee withdraws from 15 cases. | |
| 01 | The History Of Diddy: What You Need To Know | 20250125 | 20250126 (WS) | From starting Bad Boy Records in 1993 and signing the Notorious BIG, to becoming a billionaire business mogul, through to the recent federal charges. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty traces Diddy's history with Rolling Stone Senior Investigative Reporter Cheyenne Roundtree. Sean ‘Diddy' Combs is currently behind bars in a notorious New York jail, awaiting trial on three federal charges, which he denies. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Send us your thoughts! Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1 Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Richard Hannaford Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts From Bad Boy Records to billionaire, the history of Sean 'Diddy' Combs From Bad Boy Records to Biggie to billionaire businessman, here's the story of Sean ‘Diddy' Combs. Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine |
| 02 | What's A Diddy Party Like? | 20250201 | 20250202 (WS) | Broadcaster Precious Muir used to be a model and worked for the Playboy Bunny brand. Parties were a big part of the job, and she tells Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty about her experiences in early 2000s New York. Precious says she experienced a terrifying moment at one event, but didn't feel able to speak out. Plus, she takes Anoushka into the world of a Diddy Hamptons party, where there was glamour and opportunity, laced with sex, drugs and alcohol. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently behind bars in a notorious New York jail, awaiting trial on three federal charges, which he also denies. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Send us your thoughts! Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1 Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Richard Hannaford Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Former Playboy Bunny Precious Muir on 2000s glam showbiz parties Former Playboy Bunny Precious Muir went to lots of showbiz parties, including a glamorous Diddy party in the Hamptons. She shares dazzling moments and frightening stories. Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine |
| 03 | What's Life Like For Diddy In Prison? | 20250208 | 20250209 (WS) | The allegations against Sean “Diddy ? Combs are a huge moment for hip-hop. Each week we'll unpick the latest news and rumours, and dig into a culture now under the spotlight. He denies all the allegations against him. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy ? Combs. What's life like for Diddy in the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York? He's awaiting trial for federal charges of sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution and racketeering with conspiracy. Diddy denies them all. Catana Yehudah served a sentence in the MDC for fraud and federal public defender Andrew Dalack has represented people who have been detained there. They tell Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty about life inside. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1. Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Richard Hannaford Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts We take you behind bars in the notorious MDC prison in New York A former inmate and a lawyer share their experiences of the prison where Sean ‘Diddy' Combs is being held. |
| 04 | What's Life Like For Diddy In Prison? | 20250215 | 20250216 (WS) | The allegations against Sean “Diddy ? Combs are a huge moment for hip-hop. Each week we'll unpick the latest news and rumours, and dig into a culture now under the spotlight. He denies all the allegations against him. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy ? Combs. What's life like for Diddy in the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York? He's awaiting trial for federal charges of sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution and racketeering with conspiracy. Diddy denies them all. Catana Yehudah served a sentence in the MDC for fraud and federal public defender Andrew Dalack has represented people who have been detained there. They tell Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty about life inside. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1. Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Richard Hannaford Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts We take you behind bars in the notorious MDC prison in New York A former inmate and a lawyer share their experiences of the prison where Sean ‘Diddy' Combs is being held. |
| 05 | Does Hip-hop Have A Problem? Plus Diddy's Influence On The Music Industry | 20250222 | 20250223 (WS) | The allegations against Sean “Diddy ? Combs are a huge moment for hip-hop. Each week we'll unpick the latest news and rumours, and dig into a culture now under the spotlight. He denies all the allegations against him. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy ? Combs. Does hip hop have a problem? Diddy denies the federal offences he's accused of, but has previously apologised for physically assaulting Cassie Ventura, seen in a video widely shared online. That moment of violence and other incidents involving high-profile stars mean there's a spotlight on the wider genre. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to Mark Anthony Neal, professor of African-American studies who runs courses on the history of hip-hop at Duke University, North Carolina; along with Dr Jason Rawls - known as J. Rawls - who's assistant professor of hip-hop at Ohio State University and a musician, producer and DJ. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1. Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Richard Hannaford Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts How Diddy 'brought the party' and examining the culture and history of hip-hop Diddy on Trial examines the history and culture of hip-hop. |
| 06 | Diddy Lawyer Quits Plus Outlandish Necromancy Claims | 20250301 | 20250302 (WS) | The allegations against Sean “Diddy ? Combs are a huge moment for hip-hop. Each week we'll unpick the latest news and rumours, and dig into a culture now under the spotlight. He denies all the allegations against him. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy ? Combs. Sean ‘Diddy' Combs's legal team say he's been ‘singled out because of his race' and ask for a charge to be dropped. Meanwhile one of his attorneys, Anthony Ricco, leaves the case. Plus how unsubstantiated necromancy conspiracy theories about Diddy have gone wild on social media. Diddy remains in jail, awaiting trial on three federal charges of transportation for prostitution, sex trafficking and racketeering with conspiracy. He denies all charges. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is joined by Cheyenne Roundtree who's Senior Investigative Reporter at Rolling Stone Magazine and Criminal Defence Attorney Shaun Kent. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1. Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Richard Hannaford Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Diddy's lawyers ask for a charge to be dropped, plus the unsubstantiated necromancy theories going wild on social media. Lawyers for Diddy ask for charge to be dropped, plus one of them leaves the case |
| 07 | What Is Sex Trafficking? | 20250308 | 20250309 (WS) | The rapper Sean ‘Diddy' Combs is currently in a New York prison awaiting trial in May on charges of sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution and racketeering with conspiracy. He denies all the allegations. We're going to be examining what each of these federal charges mean over the coming weeks, hearing from experts and people affected in other cases involving these charges. We're starting with sex trafficking. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to Elizabeth Geddes who prosecuted R. Kelly, Dr Marcel Van Der Watt, president at the National Centre on Sexual Exploitation in the US, along with Lala Appleberry from Survivor Network NC. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: +44330 123 555 1. Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Richard Hannaford Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts We explain sex trafficking, one of the three federal charges faced by Sean 'Diddy' Combs We examine the details of the charge of sex trafficking, with a woman who helps survivors and the lawyer who successfully prosecuted R. Kelly. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs. The allegations against Sean “Diddy ? Combs are a huge moment for hip-hop. Each week we'll unpick the latest news and rumours, and dig into a culture now under the spotlight. He denies all the allegations against him. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy ? Combs. |
| 08 | 20250315 | 20250316 (WS) | The allegations against Sean “Diddy ? Combs are a huge moment for hip-hop. Each week we'll unpick the latest news and rumours, and dig into a culture now under the spotlight. He denies all the allegations against him. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy ? Combs. | |
| 09 | 20250322 | 20250323 (WS) | The allegations against Sean “Diddy ? Combs are a huge moment for hip-hop. Each week we'll unpick the latest news and rumours, and dig into a culture now under the spotlight. He denies all the allegations against him. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy ? Combs. | |
| 10 | 20250329 | 20250330 (WS) | The allegations against Sean “Diddy ? Combs are a huge moment for hip-hop. Each week we'll unpick the latest news and rumours, and dig into a culture now under the spotlight. He denies all the allegations against him. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs. The latest allegations and conspiracies surrounding the hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy ? Combs. |