Hulu has decided to cancel a reality series featuring music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. This decision comes in the wake of multiple sexual assault allegations against Combs, casting a shadow over his public persona and business ventures.
The series, which was in its early stages, was set to offer viewers a glimpse into Combs' family life. The production was being spearheaded by Fulwell 73, a company known for its work in the entertainment industry. However, the project's development was abruptly halted due to the emerging legal challenges faced by Combs.
Since November, Combs has been the subject of four separate lawsuits, three of which were filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act. This law temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on sexual misconduct claims, leading to a flurry of legal actions against various high-profile figures in the entertainment industry, including Jamie Foxx, Axl Rose, and Cuba Gooding Jr.
Among the allegations against Combs, the most recent lawsuit was filed by an individual identified as Jane Doe in a New York federal court. She accused Combs and Harve Pierre, the former president of Bad Boy Entertainment, of raping her in 2003 when she was 17. Prior to this, Joi Dickerson-Neal, who appeared in one of Combs' music videos, claimed he drugged and raped her in 1991 while she was a student at Syracuse University.
Another lawsuit by a different Jane Doe alleged sexual assault by Combs and singer Aaron Hall in the early 1990s. These serious accusations follow a settled lawsuit by singer Cassie, who accused Combs of a decade-long pattern of rape and physical abuse.
Combs, who recently stepped down as chairman of the hip-hop TV network Revolt, has publicly denied these allegations. In a statement on social media, he emphatically stated, "I did not do any of the awful things being alleged." He described the allegations as attempts to assassinate his character and vowed to defend his name and family against these claims.
The cancellation of the Hulu series marks a significant setback for Combs, who has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for decades. His legal battles and the consequent public scrutiny they have attracted could potentially impact his future projects and collaborations in the industry.
