Diddy accused alleging assaulting 10-Year-Old Boy during 2005 child audition in new lawsuit

New lawsuit claims Diddy assaulted a child during a 2005 audition, his legal team dismisses allegations as “false.”

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a lawsuit alleging that he assaulted a 10-year-old boy during a 2005 audition in New York City.

Filed on October 28 in New York State, the lawsuit, brought by a plaintiff identified as John Doe, alleges that Diddy forced him into a sexual act after reportedly drugging him. According to the court documents, the plaintiff, accompanied by his parents, flew to New York for an audition, where Diddy allegedly suggested a private meeting in a hotel near Madison Square Garden.

The suit states that after a promising start, with Diddy reportedly saying he could “make the kid a star,” the music mogul allegedly questioned the boy’s dedication, to which he replied he would “do anything.” The lawsuit claims a member of Diddy’s team provided the plaintiff with a soda, which he believes was spiked with a substance like GHB or ecstasy. The boy began feeling disoriented, and it was then, the suit alleges, that Diddy coerced him into a sexual act before he lost consciousness. Upon waking, the plaintiff states he found his clothing in disarray, leading him to believe he had been further assaulted. He claims that Diddy threatened to harm his family if he spoke about the incident.

Filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, the lawsuit seeks damages for gender-motivated violence and describes long-term trauma affecting the plaintiff’s life. Diddy’s legal team has responded, calling the allegations “facially ridiculous” and dismissing the claims as a “publicity stunt.” In a statement to TMZ, Diddy’s lawyers said, “Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor,” adding that they are confident “the truth will prevail.”