Hey, Skimanda listeners, we're bringing you something special this week. Maybe, like me,

you've been following the news about the criminal charges and lawsuits against hip-hop mogul,

Sean Diddy Combs. Well, there's a new podcast that charts Diddy's rise to the top of music,

fashion, and culture, and how it all came crashing down.

The show is called Bad Rap, The Case Against Diddy. It's a six-part series from 2020 and ABC

Audio. For decades, Diddy was one of the most influential entertainers and entrepreneurs

in the world. Then, a video came out that showed a very different,

violent side of Diddy. It wasn't the first time there were whispers about Diddy's aggression,

but for the first time, the evidence was undeniable, and everyone could see it. Soon, a wave of lawsuits

followed with shocking allegations of sexual abuse and manipulation.

And now, Diddy is facing federal charges that include sex trafficking. He is scheduled for trial in May,

and he denies all wrongdoing. In this episode, you'll hear about the reputation Diddy established at the height of his fame and how far he's fallen today.

If you like it, search Bad Rap, The Case Against Diddy, wherever you get your podcasts.

In the summer of 2009, everyone was paying attention to Sean Diddy Combs. He wasn't on the top of

the Billboard charts anymore, but he had become a fixture of American pop culture. The flashiest example

was his annual star-studded white party. It was an exclusive event, and everything had to be white, from the decor to the dress code.

This was the early days of smartphones.

Imagine every celebrity worth an Us Weekly headline with a bedazzled smartphone in their hand.

It was before TikTok and Instagram, when tabloid coverage claimed to break juicy celebrity stories.

Compared to the prominence of video and social media today,

private celebrity parties were much more private.

But one bit of Diddy's 2009 White Party was captured on video.

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