Diddy's photos reportedly removed from Mel's Drive-In Hollywood in the wake of his arrest and piling lawsuits
Diddy's arrest on September 16, 2024, is leading to new headlines every day. The rapper was accused of s*x trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His bail was also denied twice by the court.
As per the latest update, his pictures at the popular Mel's Drive-In Hollywood, a Los Angeles-based restaurant, have been reportedly removed as a result of his legal issues. One of them was captured in 2008 where he was seen alongside a jukebox at Mel's with a water bottle in his hand.
Trigger Warning: The following article discusses r*pe and s*xual assault. Reader’s discretion is advised.
The manager of the diner said in a statement to TMZ on October 14 that the pictures would be added again in case he is not found guilty of the charges imposed on him. The manager additionally stated:
"We've been following everything in the news about Diddy, and it's not okay."
While one of the artist's photos was removed most recently, another one of his pictures was taken down from the place a few weeks ago. Notably, his trial is scheduled to take place on May 5, 2025, and the date was finalized by Judge Arun Subramaniam during a pre-trial hearing last week.
Also known as Sean "Love" Combs, he has been trending on different platforms ever since his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against him in 2023 where she accused him of r*pe and physical assault. This was followed by a series of lawsuits from several other alleged victims.
However, things took a worse turn with his arrest followed by a grand jury indictment acquired by Page Six which included details related to the raids conducted at his houses in March this year. The document stated that the authorities discovered evidence, including 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant that were used in alleged s*x events called "freak-offs."
Six more lawsuits filed against Diddy with similar charges
While Diddy's trial is scheduled to happen next year, six more lawsuits have been filed against him, including a female, whose identity remains unknown, as per Page Six. The lawsuits have been filed by Tony Buzbee, who decided to represent 120 alleged victims of Combs during a press conference earlier this month.
The anonymous woman claimed that she was reportedly r*ped by Sean in 2004 during a photoshoot at his hotel room and the victim was 19 years old at the time. The alleged victim additionally stated that she was taken to a room alongside her friend and the duo were allegedly assaulted by Combs, who also threatened to kill them if they did not agree to his demands.
Another female victim has accused Diddy of r*ping her and hitting her head against the wall at a party back in 1995. The other three victims are males, who have made similar accusations against Combs.
The first male victim stated that he was s*xually assaulted in 2008 at a department store stockroom. The man claimed that he could not defend himself since Sean and his two bodyguards threatened to kill him during the incident.
Similar claims came from another male victim who recalled an incident at a White Party in 2006 when he was reportedly drugged and s*domized by Sean inside a van. The victim mentioned that although he was crying for help, Sean was frequently telling him that everything would be fine.
One of the male victims claimed that Diddy touched his private part after telling him to remove his pants. The victim was 16 years old when the incident happened back in 1998. On the other hand, Sean's legal team responded to the accusations while speaking to Page Six on October 15, 2024, saying that the charges were an attempt to "garner publicity." They further stated:
"Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process. In court. The truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs has never s*xually assaulted anyone – adult or minor, man or woman."
Diddy has been at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and as mentioned, his trial is scheduled to take place in the upcoming year.
