Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy

Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy

ABC News

Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.7 (1,197)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every Few Days
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About This Podcast

For decades, Sean "Diddy" Combs was among the most influential entertainers and entrepreneurs in hip-hop. But Diddy’s star began to implode when a video came out showing the music mogul assaulting his then-girlfriend. There had long been whispers about Diddy's aggression. But critics say his influence and relevance kept the rumors quiet. Until now. A raft of new lawsuits detail shocking allegations of sexual abuse and manipulation orchestrated in so-called "freak offs" -- sex parties Diddy allegedly ordered, videotaped and controlled. Diddy now faces federal charges that include sex trafficking. He has denied all wrongdoing and said all encounters were consensual. A new podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio traces how whispers of abuse came to light and led to Diddy’s downfall. ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire takes listeners inside the rise and fall of Diddy, the allegations and his defense with twice-weekly real-time updates during the trial.

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Recent Episodes

Introducing "Blood and Water"

Apr 28, 2026 3m

Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Blood and Water." A woman fails to show up to work. When…

Introducing "Bridge of Lies"

Mar 10, 2026 28m

Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bridge of Lies," hosted by Juju Chang. In episode one of…

Introducing "The Hand in the Window"

Nov 05, 2025 27m

Now that "Bad Rap" has come to a close, we're sharing the first episode of our new series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "The Hand in the Window." A 911 call becomes the first step in an investigation…

S2E20 It's All About the Sentence

Oct 04, 2025 20m

Diddy’s sentencing hearing featured a highly-produced video from the defense, tearful testimony from his children, and attorneys who gave statements testifying to his character. None of his victims…

S2E19 The Trial: After the Verdict

Jul 08, 2025 43m

Last week, the jury in USA v. Sean Combs returned a split verdict. Reactions have been split, too. Lots of people have weighed in -- from Sean Combs’ family to other celebrities, to you: our…

S2E18 The Trial: Split Verdict

Jul 03, 2025 12m

The jury in USA v. Sean Combs returned a verdict in his trial Wednesday morning. They found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but not guilty on the more serious…

S2E17 The Trial: Verdict Watch

Jul 01, 2025 18m

The jury picked a foreperson, and not long after, the foreperson sent the judge a note about a juror who they claim could not follow the judge’s instructions. ABC News legal contributor Brian…

S2E16 Burden of Proof: The Defense’s Closing Argument

Jun 27, 2025 26m

Court adjourned Friday with the conclusion of closing arguments. Sean Combs’ lead defense attorney Marc Agnifilo attacked the government’s charges, accusing them of turning Diddy’s sex life into a…

S2E15 The Trial: The Prosecution’s Closing Argument

Jun 27, 2025 29m

The government reminded jurors of the complex web of witnesses and evidence it has presented over the past month and a half to try to prove Sean Combs guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The…

S2E14 The Trial: Zero Witnesses for the Defense

Jun 24, 2025 21m

The case could be in the hands of the jury by Friday, and Brian Buckmire answers more of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S2E13 The Trial: Who’s the Leak?

Jun 20, 2025 31m

This week in USA v Sean Combs: The judge is concerned that his court has a leak, there’s another issue with one of the jurors, and the jury saw videos of freak offs for the first time. Brian Buckmire…

S2E12 The Trial: New Week, New Juror

Jun 17, 2025 22m

The judge in Sean Combs’ trial removed a juror following questions about his candor and whether -- as the judge said -- he “shaded answers to get on and stay on the jury.” An alternate juror took his…

S2E11 The Trial: “You went to another man's freak-off?”

Jun 13, 2025 18m

“Jane” wrapped up a week on the stand. Combs’ former girlfriend told jurors about her resentment over participating in “hotel nights" which she believed other girlfriends didn’t do. She also…

S2E10 The Trial: “I’m not a sex robot”

Jun 10, 2025 20m

“Jane” returned to the stand and told jurors that Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit was like “reading my own sexual trauma.” She testified her alleged “hotel nights” were a lot like Cassie’s alleged…

S2E9 The Trial: Diddy Gets Scolded

Jun 06, 2025 23m

Brian Buckmire talks with someone at ABC who’s been tracking Diddy’s story very closely: Stephanie Maurice coordinates all the interview bookings for ABC’s coverage of Diddy (including this…

S2 Burden of Proof: Follow the Money

Jun 03, 2025 26m Bonus

Today was all about the money, in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. An Intercontinental Hotel employee testified that Combs paid him $100,000 in cash to hand over the video of Diddy attacking Cassie.…

S2E8 The Trial: A Heated Cross

Jun 03, 2025 20m

Cross-examination of “Mia,” a former Combs assistant, gets contentious. Plus, we answer more of your questions on non-disclosure agreements, no-show witnesses and lesser charges.  Meanwhile, outside…

S2E7 The Trial: Evidence

May 30, 2025 24m

Brian Buckmire sits down with ABC’s Peter Charalambous for a deep dive into the evidence of USA v. Sean Combs. Over 200 exhibits have been entered into evidence and seen by the jury to try to bolster…

S2 Burden of Proof: Diddy Made Death Threats, According to Key Witness

May 28, 2025 23m Bonus

Diddy's former assistant Capricorn Clark takes the stand and testifies that Diddy threatened to kill rapper Kid Cudi. Clark also testifies to being held against her will twice and made to undergo lie…

S2E6 The Trial: Prosecutors Go for the Big Fish

May 23, 2025 35m

Brian recaps key moments in court this week, including Kid Cudi taking the stand. Then, a conversation with former prosecutor Moira Penza who won a conviction in the high profile RICO and sex…

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