Diddy is facing yet another lawsuit, this time from his longtime stylist, Deonte Nash, who accuses him of sexual battery, human trafficking, and nearly a decade of abuse.
In court documents obtained by TMZ, Nash claims that what started as a career breakthrough quickly spiraled into a “nightmare” during his almost 10 years working under the music mogul. He alleges he endured “a decade of sexual and physical assault, sexual and verbal harassment, trafficking, degradation and humiliation, threats to his life and well-being, stalking, control, and psychological manipulation.”
Among the incidents detailed in the suit is a party in 2013 or 2014, where Diddy allegedly exposed himself to Nash in front of other employees. The filing also accuses Diddy of groping Nash without consent on multiple occasions and making “unwanted, inappropriate, sexually charged” comments about his sexuality, often in public, leaving Nash humiliated and objectified.
Nash further claims that Diddy was physically violent, at times warning him that his life was spared only because Diddy “allowed it.” Even after leaving his employment, Nash says he continued to receive threats and still fears for his safety. He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages and has requested a jury trial.
Diddy’s lawyer, Erica Wolff, fired back, calling Nash “another opportunist looking to profit off his proximity to celebrity” and said the complaint is “riddled with falsehoods.” In a statement, she added: “Mr. Combs has dedicated his life and career to uplifting artists, creating opportunities, and building one of the most influential cultural enterprises in the world. Mr. Nash’s tabloid-style accusations are insulting not only to Mr. Combs, but also to the countless individuals who worked honorably and professionally within his companies.”
She continued, “In court, the truth will prevail, as it did in his criminal trial: that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone—adult or minor, man or woman. Mr. Combs looks forward to clearing his name again in a court of law where truth matters.”
Nash, who previously testified during Diddy’s criminal trial, admitted at the time that he had retained legal counsel but insisted it was only to “protect” himself, not with the intention of pursuing a lawsuit.
