Former barber accuses Diddy of 1997 studio assault, adding to legal woes

Diddy is facing fresh allegations as a former Harlem barber comes forward with claims of a 1997 studio assault, further complicating the legal battles of the Hip-Hop icon.

In a lawsuit filed in New York City, the barber, identified as John Doe, alleges that Diddy assaulted him in a studio nearly 25 years ago.

These new accusations compound the legal troubles Diddy is currently navigating, including charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering.

According to Doe, a respected figure in Harlem's music scene, his relationship with Diddy extended beyond a professional barber-client dynamic, fueled by shared connections within the industry.

On the night in question, Doe recounts being picked up in a fancy blue Mercedes by a mutual friend and discovering Diddy already present in the car.

Once at the studio, the situation allegedly took a disturbing turn. Doe claims that after others left, he and Diddy shared drinks and smoked marijuana, leading to a hazy memory where he suspects foul play in the form of a tampered drink.

Upon regaining consciousness, Doe found himself in a compromising situation, with his clothes disheveled and Diddy in close proximity.

In a mix of confusion and anger, Doe confronted Diddy, demanding an explanation and expressing his distress over the incident. Diddy allegedly attempted to assuage the situation by offering $1,000 in cash, which Doe reluctantly accepted before leaving deeply unsettled by the encounter.

In the lawsuit, Doe details confiding in the mutual friend who facilitated his introduction to Diddy. However, this confidant reportedly dismissed Doe's concerns, nonchalantly referring to Diddy as a derogatory term.

While rumors about Diddy's personal life circulated in Harlem for years, Doe emphasizes that his experience was not mere speculation but a harrowing violation.

Diddy, through his legal representatives, has vehemently refuted all allegations, characterizing them as baseless fabrications aimed at tarnishing his reputation.