Diddy bought silence of A-list friends by offering music publishing rights in exchange for NDAs

This claim comes amidst accusations of abuse linked to Diddy, with more than 120 accusers now surfacing.

Former Bad Boy Records artist Mark Curry has made explosive allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, claiming that the music mogul used a strategic move to buy the silence of his A-list musician friends. According to Curry, Diddy allegedly returned music publishing rights to these artists in exchange for their signatures on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). These NDAs, Curry suggested, were designed to prevent them from speaking about the rapper's potential legal troubles.

Curry, who was signed to Bad Boy Records in the 1990s, shared these claims on The Trial of Diddy, a podcast hosted by The Daily Mail’s Marjorie Hernandez. He implied that Diddy anticipated a wave of lawsuits and tried to "cover his tracks" by offering the music rights to stars who had been part of the Bad Boy label. Artists such as Ma$e, Faith Evans, and the estate of The Notorious B.I.G. were among those who received publishing rights.

This revelation comes in the wake of attorney Tony Buzbee's claim that over 120 new accusers, including underage individuals, have come forward with allegations of abuse and misconduct against Diddy. Some high-profile celebrities reportedly linked to Diddy have already settled their cases privately.

Curry further alleged that despite the offer of publishing rights, he refused to sign the NDA, criticizing the move as an attempt to silence him. He left the Bad Boy label in 2005, citing creative and financial exhaustion, and has since become vocal about his experiences with the label.

Tony Buzbee, who represents many of the alleged victims, stated that he has been working to resolve cases privately to protect the victims' identities, while also confirming that some celebrity associates of Diddy have paid settlements to avoid public lawsuits.