In a new wave of revelations about Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul's upbringing has come under scrutiny following allegations from childhood acquaintances. These claims, detailed in the upcoming documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, suggest that his mother, Janice Combs, hosted sexually charged parties at their family home, which may have shaped his adult behavior and the accusations he now faces.
Tim "Dawg" Patterson, a family friend and producer, alleges that Janice Combs regularly held parties where drug use and sexual activities were commonplace. "On the weekend, [Combs] partied in the house, and we did that a lot," Patterson said in the documentary, according to Rolling Stone. "He was around all types of alcohol; he was around reefer smoke. Drug addicts around, lesbians around, homosexuals, he was around pimps, pushers. That was just who was in our house."
Patterson recounted that attendees often included individuals from Harlem's streets, creating an environment that desensitized young Combs to such behaviors. "It wouldn't be a thing to mistakenly walk into one of the bedrooms and you got a couple in there, butt naked," he added.
These allegations come as Diddy remains incarcerated in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, following his arrest in September 2024 on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. The charges stem from accusations that he orchestrated "freak off" parties, events where victims were allegedly drugged, abused, and coerced into sexual activities.
Patterson, reflecting on Diddy's upbringing, noted, "It all goes back to childhood. Was it desensitizing us? I'm sure it was. Were we aware of it? No, that was just Saturday night."
Diddy's former associate, DJ EZ Lee Davis, while acknowledging the rumors about Janice Combs' parties, claimed he never attended them. "[Janice] had little cool chicks that would come around and ... she made sure everybody was comfortable ," Davis said.
The documentary delves into not only Diddy's childhood but also the alleged misconduct that has shadowed his career. Following his arrest, Diddy has faced over 30 civil lawsuits, including a high-profile settlement with ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who accused him of sexual abuse and forcing her participation in his notorious parties.
Meanwhile, sources within the Metropolitan Detention Center describe Diddy as struggling with his diminished status behind bars. Reports suggest he has become irritable over fellow inmate Luigi Mangione's popularity. "Even in prison, Diddy's ego is bigger than life," a source claimed, noting that Mangione has garnered significant support from inmates due to his advocacy for better healthcare, a stark contrast to Diddy's reception.
The documentary also touches on Diddy's struggles during his youth, including being bullied at his Catholic high school. "He was seen as the rich kid," Patterson said, adding that these experiences may have contributed to his later actions and alleged need for control.