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Episode Date: December 4, 2024For decades Sean Combs was hip-hop’s reigning mogul—the mastermind who redefined what it meant to have fame, fortune, and dominion over the music industry. But as Combs reached new h...eights in music, fashion, and business, allegations of misconduct and abuse began to surface, casting a dark shadow over his legacy.Hosted by Jesse Weber, this series uncovers how Combs built an empire that shaped a generation while navigating a trail of scandals, lawsuits, and criminal allegations.The Rise and Fall of Diddy explores the intersection of power, fame, and accountability in the life of a man who once called himself a “bad boy for life.” Will his empire survive, or is this truly the end of an era?Listen to The Rise & Fall of Diddy exclusively on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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He was hip-hop's biggest mogul, the man who redefined fame, fortune, and the music industry.
The first male rapper to be honored on the Hollywood Walk Cafe, honoring Sean Diddy Cohn.
From discovering infamous talent to topping the charts,
Diddy built an empire and lived a life most people only dream about.
Everybody know ain't no party like a Diddy party, so.
Yeah, that's your son.
But heavy is the head that wears the crown.
The problem is when you don't have people telling you no, you don't have parameters and guidance,
and it just seems to get more and more extreme.
Behind the glamour, rumors swirled that would follow him for years, but ultimately when unchecked.
As these parties went on, people started noticing some allegedly illegal conduct or nefarious conduct that was happening.
There have always been whispers about what happens at Diti's parties after midnight and how things can get really crazy.
Until the bombshell.
My name is Damien Williams, and I'm the U.S. attorney here in the Southern District of New York.
Today I'm announcing the unsealing of a three-count indictment,
charging Sean Combs with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking,
interstate transportation for prostitution.
The empire of one of Hollywood's biggest powerhouses
comes crashing down.
I was fucked up.
I mean, I hit rock bottom, but I make no excuses.
I'm disgusting.
I'm so sorry.
You go from living large with your multi-million dollar mansion
and your private plane and your fancy cigars
to living in a rat-infested detention facility.
Until you're wearing an orange jumpsuit
in a pair of steel bracelets, it's not really.
real. Now it's real.
From his meteoric rise to his shocking fall from grace.
From long crime, this is the rise and fall of Diddy.
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