Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former assistant, Brendan Paul, took the witness stand on Friday in the ongoing federal trial against the music mogul. Paul, a 26-year-old former Syracuse University basketball player, worked for Combs for approximately 18 months beginning in late 2022. His testimony provided detailed insight into Combs’ alleged lifestyle, including regular drug use and monthly sex parties known as “Wild King Nights.”
Paul was arrested on March 24, 2024, at a Miami airport during coordinated federal raids on Combs’ properties in Miami and Los Angeles. Although Combs was released, Paul was taken into custody after authorities discovered 0.7 grams of cocaine in one of his bags. He told the court that the drugs belonged to Combs but said he initially didn’t tell federal agents due to "loyalty." Paul was released the following day on a $2,500 bond, and the charges were later dropped. He has not spoken to Combs since.
Paul testified that his responsibilities included setting up and cleaning hotel rooms used for Combs’ monthly sex parties. These events, he said, required him to purchase supplies such as towels, lube, alcohol, sheets, and toiletries. He also reported once seeing white powder residue in a hotel room. Paul said he spent between $500 on drugs for Combs—such as cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and marijuana—on five to ten occasions, though he denied being a “drug mule.”
Paul’s name has been mentioned in three pending civil lawsuits filed against Combs, including one by music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who accused Combs of coercion and alleged Paul helped procure guns and drugs. Paul rejected the criminal characterization and insisted he would “absolutely not” work for a criminal.
He described Combs as demanding, noting that staff were instructed to “move like SEAL Team Six” and ensure Combs’ satisfaction at all costs.
The trial resumed Friday after a brief delay due to a juror’s illness and the Juneteenth holiday. Federal prosecutors are expected to conclude their case on Monday, with the defense set to begin presenting witnesses Tuesday. Combs faces charges including sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering. He has pleaded not guilty and faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ