Attorney Joe Tacopina reveals Jay-Z and Diddy’s strained relationship

High-profile attorney Joe Tacopina has revealed that Jay-Z and Diddy are not as close as the public might think.

During a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Tacopina discussed why he declined to represent Diddy amid the Bad Boy founder’s federal indictment on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Tacopina, who recently defended A$AP Rocky, cited his strong ties with Roc Nation as a key reason for turning down the case. “I represent Roc Nation. I’m very close with Jay and Desiree Perez… that’s family to me,” he explained.

The lawyer also suggested that Jay-Z and Diddy’s relationship is more distant than many assume. “They don’t see eye to eye,” Tacopina stated, adding that while the two have been pictured together at events, their connection has been overstated.

Tacopina also criticized Diddy’s legal team for making public statements that later backfired, referencing an incident where they falsely claimed Costco sold baby lotion in bulk. “No one buys 1,000 bottles of baby lotion,” he said, noting that Costco later denied ever selling the product.

Diddy faces serious legal troubles, and his lack of support from some of hip-hop’s biggest names, including Jay-Z, may further complicate his battle.