Sean "Diddy" Combs is working to postpone civil lawsuits while planning to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights in his upcoming federal criminal trial scheduled for May 2025.

The famous Hip-Hop figure, facing severe charges such as racketeering, sex trafficking, and interstate domestic violence, is seeking protection from self-incrimination amid more than 60 civil lawsuits and an impending federal criminal trial in New York.

To avoid compromising his defense in the criminal trial, Diddy has requested a judge to halt civil proceedings, including one initiated by Joi Dickerson-Neal, until after his criminal case is resolved.

Diddy's legal team has submitted a motion arguing that proceeding with civil discovery at this time could put him in a precarious legal position, leading him to potentially invoke the Fifth Amendment if required.

The civil lawsuit by Dickerson-Neal alleges that Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted her during a 1991 encounter when she was a student at Syracuse University.

According to her complaint, Diddy allegedly spiked her drink at a restaurant in Harlem, rendering her unable to walk or stand up. She claims that he recorded the assault and circulated the footage within the music industry, including sharing it with Jodeci member Davante Swing, who allegedly informed her that it was widely viewed.

The lawsuit includes allegations of sexual assault, revenge p###, emotional distress, and violations of the state's laws on gender-based violence.

Diddy's legal team is seeking to dismiss certain aspects of the lawsuit, arguing that laws related to revenge p### and sex trafficking did not exist in 1991.

Meanwhile, Diddy's criminal trial is set to commence on May 5, 2025, and is anticipated to last for at least nine weeks.