Sean "Diddy" Combs, already embroiled in federal sex trafficking charges, is now facing fresh allegations concerning the presence of minors at his controversial "freak-off" parties. Aspiring musician Tanea Wallace has come forward with claims that she witnessed underage individuals at a 2018 event hosted by Combs, sparking further scrutiny of the embattled music mogul.
Wallace's detailed account, which she shared in a TMZ documentary titled "The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak Offs," describes a shocking scene at one of Combs' notorious parties. "I look to the right of me, and in the corner, I'm thinking, 'Are those midgets?' They were little people," Wallace recounted, emphasizing that she did not wish to elaborate further due to legal sensitivities. She further described the individuals as being "dressed up like little Harajuku Barbies," with revealing attire, red lipstick, and a "sexy" presentation. Wallace expressed disbelief, stating, "It was like, what are they doing here, because this is an adult party?"
According to Wallace, these young individuals were "being admired" and deliberately obscured from full view by the surrounding adults. She claimed to have witnessed open displays of drug and alcohol use, as well as sexual activity among partygoers, heightening her alarm over the presence of individuals she perceived as underage.
Combs' legal representatives have categorically denied Wallace's allegations, describing them as "completely and categorically false." In a statement, they said, "Ms. Tanea Wallace has no credibility, and her claims about 'freak-offs' and minors are completely and categorically false. As we've said before, Mr. Combs cannot respond to every new publicity stunt, even in response to claims that are facially ridiculous." The defense maintained confidence that "the truth will prevail" in court, characterizing the accusations as "pure fiction."
These allegations are the latest in a string of claims leveled against the 55-year-old music executive, who is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Combs faces charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, with his trial slated for May 2025. Prosecutors have described Combs' "freak-off" parties as events where guests were often required to sign stringent non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), barring any public disclosure of activities that transpired.
Further reports have shed light on the alleged environment within these gatherings. Sources claim that mirrors lined the walls, creating a setting where "everywhere you looked, you'd see yourself reflected again and again," which reportedly heightened the explicit nature of these events. Prosecutors allege that Combs used recordings of the parties as a potential means to exert control over attendees.
The accusations have spurred a wave of civil lawsuits against Combs, with claims dating back decades. One lawsuit alleges he raped a 10-year-old boy seeking a career in entertainment in 2005, while another lawsuit accuses him of drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl during a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and continues to assert his innocence.
Wallace's allegations come at a time when scrutiny over Combs' past behavior is reaching new heights. Despite vehement denials from his legal team, the claims have reignited public debate and cast a shadow over his legacy. Combs' attorneys argue that the allegations are part of a calculated media frenzy aimed at damaging his reputation.
