Numerous notable celebrities have remained largely mum on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial and different authorized woes. However, a number of stars discovered themselves wrapped into the drama for one purpose or one other. Oprah Winfrey and Bishop T.D. Jakes are among the many public figures who’ve been tied to the drama, because it’s been rumored that they attended Combs’ notorious Freak Offs. Now, Jakes and Winfrey are overtly addressing the “salacious” chatter surrounding them.
Each Oprah and T.D. Jakes just lately headlined a dialogue as a part of the latter’s annual Good Soil Discussion board. Whereas the pair mentioned a myriad of matters (together with synthetic intelligence), speak finally turned to Diddy. That subject was sparked as a result of 71-year-old former speak present host speaking a couple of NSFW, A.I.-created picture of her and the embattled rapper. Oprah (by way of The Dallas Morning Information) straight acknowledged that she didn’t attend any of the rapper’s events and shared a degree about how she normally handles shindigs:
There’s an image of me bare in mattress with Puffy. I noticed it myself. AI-generated. Initially I’ve by no means been close to a Puff celebration. Anyone who is aware of me is aware of if there’s a celebration, I’m the primary one out.
After that, T.D. Jakes chimed in, saying that “individuals love salacious tales.” In 2024, the 68-year-old Texas-based bishop was on the middle of varied rumors in reference to Sean Combs. A number of the misinformation was unfold by the use of YouTube accounts, main Jakes to hunt authorized help in combating the state of affairs. Throughout Good Soil Discussion board chat, Jakes had this to say concerning the rumors that swirled round him:
I finished by Puffy’s home for half-hour to say pleased birthday to him in the course of the day at 2 o’clock with workers individuals and out of that got here a love affair and every kind of stuff.
Diddy’s Freak Offs had been allegedly events that featured younger girls (who’d been weighed) performing sexual acts for attendees, with a few of these being recorded. Moreover, Diddy held what have been known as Wild King Knights, which reportedly occurred in resort rooms. These occasions apparently concerned medication, child oil and different objects. A number of the individuals who’ve mentioned the occasions recalled being on excessive alert throughout these events.
Following Sean Combs’ arrest in September 2024, he was federally charged with counts of sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, and he faces as much as life in jail if discovered responsible. Combs’ trial started in Could and, since then, witnesses have offered testimony about his events in addition to his alleged sexual preferences, drug use and extra. The “Shake Ya Tailfeather” performer can also be going through quite a few lawsuits involving claims of sexual assault, violence and extra. Jay-Z was additionally named in rape allegations alongside Combs, although that case has since been dismissed.
Because the trial stays ongoing, rumors are nonetheless circulating in regard to Diddy’s private dealings. In terms of the hypothesis that hounded them, Oprah and T.D. Jakes appear to be extra amused by it now. Their panel dialogue additionally noticed them poke enjoyable about being in the identical place, with Jakes even joking, “Let’s get Jerry Seinfeld on there.”