The Rise and Fall of Diddy - The Rise and Fall of Diddy

Episode Date: November 25, 2024

For 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 heights 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.

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 of Fame, honoring Sean Diddy Cone. 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 what's up. 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 went 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 parties after midnight and how things can get really crazy. Until the bombshell. My name is Damian 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 f***ed up. I mean, I hit rock bottom, but I made 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 and a pair of steel bracelets. It's not real. Now it's real. From his meteoric rise to his shocking fall from grace from law and crime. This is the rise and fall of Diddy. Listen to the rise and fall of Diddy exclusively with Wondery Plus. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and get ad-free access to more thrilling long crime series like Sidebar, Black Swan Murder, and Karen right now.