But Diddy's empire began to crumble when Ventura sued Combs last year, accusing him of rape and abuse.
Last week, Combs was arrested and indicted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges by federal prosecutors in Manhattan.
AdvertisementSean "Diddy" Combs depicted in a courtroom sketch from September 17, 2024.
Jane Rosenberg/ReutersAs discussions and theories have swirled around Combs' felony counts, his famous friends, colleagues, and labelmates have also become sources of speculation.
However, according to Evan Nierman, CEO of the crisis PR firm Red Banyan , that silence is almost certainly strategic.
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