Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly drafting a "revenge" memoir from federal custody, according to a late-November National Enquirer story that has circulated widely online but remains unverified by reputable news outlets. The tabloid claims the 56-year-old music executive is "keeping busy" behind bars by outlining a book that would recount personal grievances and identify celebrities he believes abandoned him during his most recent legal troubles. None of these assertions have been confirmed by representatives for Combs or supported by public records.
The report has drawn interest largely because of its suggestion that Combs intends to retaliate against former acquaintances through a tell-all narrative. The National Enquirer asserts that he plans to "name individuals he believes distanced themselves from him," but provides no documentation, sourcing, or evidence that such a manuscript exists. IBTimes UK, which reviewed the tabloid's reporting, noted that the publication offers no proof of "a publishing deal, manuscript, or corroboration from credible sources."
According to the Enquirer, Combs intends to use the proposed memoir to reshape public perception, though the tabloid's claims rely exclusively on unnamed insiders. The publication frequently uses anonymous sourcing, and in this instance, provides no quotes from any identifiable individual or entity. Reports emphasized that representatives for Combs "have not issued public comment on the report," and that no independent newsroom has reported on the existence of a memoir or writing project from custody.
The tabloid further alleges that Combs may reference "celebrity acquaintances" in the proposed book, drawing from familiar names in his past social circles. While the story lists entertainers and industry figures associated with Combs throughout his career, the report does not accuse any of them of wrongdoing. IBTimes UK observed that the references appear speculative and are not supported by court documents, investigations, or other credible reporting.
Such speculation is a hallmark of tabloid narratives, which commonly place recognizable personalities around a central figure without establishing factual relevance. In this case, no public statements indicate that the individuals referenced are connected to Combs' legal circumstances or aware of the claims made about them.
The absence of independent verification has become a central focus of broader media reaction. IBTimes UK reiterated that it has found "no independent evidence confirming that Combs is writing a memoir, preparing to name celebrity acquaintances, or engaged in any form of retaliation from custody." Similarly, no major U.S. outlet has identified financial records, publishing contracts, or legal filings consistent with a forthcoming book.
