Bad Rap: Before and After

20/20

ABC News

True Crime

3.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Today, we're bringing you episode three of the latest podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy." Soon after Cassie and Diddy end their relationship, Diddy rebrands himself again, as Sean “Love” Combs. He's on his way to becoming hip hop’s third billionaire, wins lifetime achievement awards and gets the key to New York City. But in 2023, Cassie files a 35-page lawsuit against him, alleging he physically and sexually abused her. Her suit is settled quickly and quietly, but it's just the beginning of Diddy's legal issues. In the weeks and months following Cassie's suit, he's hit with dozens more lawsuits from people alleging he abused them too. Combs denies abusing anyone. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE or go to rainn.org. Remember, you can catch new episodes of "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy" early by following the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Deborah Roberts here to bring you another weekly episode of Bad Rap, The Case Against Diddy.
0:06.9	Remember, you can catch new episodes a day early if you follow Bad Rap,
0:11.1	The Case Against Diddy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcast.
0:18.3	And now, here's our next episode.
0:21.8	There's a lot to keep new parents awake at night.
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0:51.6	This episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual assault.
0:56.0	Please take care when listening.
1:00.7	Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
1:04.9	In 2022, Diddy was on BET jumping up and down on a stage, stomping his feet and pumping his arms.
1:13.0	He wore a matching black top in pants, maybe silk, not a wrinkle in sight, with dark
1:19.8	sunglasses and a handful of diamond necklaces. He looked classy, chic.
1:28.4	The crowd gave him a standing ovation.
1:30.8	Chance the rapper, Jeanette Monet, and tons of other celebs were cheering for Diddy.
1:37.3	And then, instead of launching into a song, Diddy started a 10-minute speech.
1:42.3	First of all, I want to thank God, God, thank you, thank you so much, never leaving my side.
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