Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial has been in movement for weeks now and, throughout that point, numerous people have taken the stand. Diddy’s ex, Cassie Ventura, testified, and rapper Child Cudi did, too, with the 2 of them and extra sharing alleged accounts of their experiences with the embattled Sean John founder. When it comes to these not related to the case, few stars have spoken out, although Ray J did months in the past, main a heated confrontation involving Diddy’s sons. Now, the singer is sharing ideas on the trial.
Whereas lots of 55-year-old Diddy’s well-known associates remained mum on his authorized woes forward of the trial, Ray J – whose actual identify is William Ray Norwood Jr. – shared candid ideas. The 44-year-old “One Want” singer opined that throughout the hip hop panorama, it was “vital to acknowledge the errors” stars made however that it was additionally not a “time to tear anyone down.” It was Norwood’s hope that Diddy’s case would encourage individuals to “be taught from the errors and create a roadmap for the way forward for the trade collectively.”
Now that the trial is underway, the “Let It Go” performer seems to be a bit extra disillusioned with the authorized proceedings. He appeared on an episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored (which is shared to YouTube), throughout which the eponymous host requested for his tackle what’s been occurring in court docket. The artist, appears to be stunned by the testimonies being shared:
I believe it’s form of turning into a circus. With all of the allegations and now with everyone explaining what’s occurring within the bed room, I imply, each day. It simply sounds crazier and crazier and freakier and weirder, proper? I’m attempting to grasp, with all this being stated, with Child Cudi occurring and saying every little thing that occurred however ended up saying, ‘Cassie performed each of us.’ It’s like, the place are we attempting to go? Are we simply attempting to inform all these loopy tales, after which that equals out to intercourse trafficking? I imply, it’s beginning to grow to be outrageous, it’s a RICO. It’s actually solely Diddy and possibly one different particular person. I’m simply beginning to really feel uncomfortable, and I’m beginning to really feel bizarre about all this stuff.
P. Diddy was arrested in September 2024 and later charged with federal counts of sex-trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and extra. With that, he faces as much as life in jail.Amid his interview, Ray J went on to inform Piers Morgan that at this level, the trial goes “overboard” in regard to how the testimonies correlate with the crimes Diddy has really been charged with. And, ultimately, Ray acknowledged his perception that Diddy will ultimately stroll out of the courthouse a free man:
I actually suppose that Diddy will get out, and I believe that there’s nothing right here. I believe they made their level. No matter they have been attempting to make, your level is made. Now, let Diddy out. Free Diddy.… I believe [he will be freed]. And I personally suppose it’s gonna occur sooner than lots of people suppose, as a result of I believe we’re all beginning to see what that is, even in the event you’re on the opposite aspect of it. I imply, the justice system is the justice system. The place does this slot in proper versus proper and mistaken. It’s off. I don’t prefer it, and I wish to be vocal about it.
Ray J additionally addressed the 2016 lodge digicam footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie Ventura (which CNN denied altering), which he referred to as “disappointing” and stated that “nothing about that was okay.” The “Attractive Can I” singer additionally acknowledged the reported trade he had with Diddy’s grownup sons — Justin, Quincy and Christian — in a car parking zone following a Halloween celebration in 2024. Ray J mirrored on the matter with the next sentiments:
I like Diddy, and I like the household. And after I was vocal about what occurred, I assume they didn’t take it as I used to be supporting, so the household and I bought on the mistaken web page.
Total, it will seem that Ray J has grow to be one of many few public figures to specific public assist of Sean Combs. Additionally in that camp is Kanye West, who phoned Combs whereas the latter was in jail. For proper now, it stays to be seen whether or not the jury will determine in Diddy’s favor on this ongoing case.