Busta Rhymes Reacts to Diddy’s “Unfortunate” Legal Drama

Busta Rimes said he is hesitant to comment Sean “Diddy” Combslegal problems before he knows all the facts.

“His situation is not a hip-hop situation and I would also like everyone to consider the thirst and the urgency and the need to talk about the situation,” Rhymes, 52, shared with Extra in an interview published on Monday, October 21. “I think a lot of times, people don’t realize how insensitive it can be to have opinions about things that you don’t understand outside of what you’re being told.”

The “Make It Clap” rapper said he likes to wait for the truth before he starts “trying to understand.”

“I will reserve my opinions and wish the best to everyone involved,” he said at the New York premiere. Venom: The Last Dance. “The only takeaway from what I’m saying is that everyone should probably mind their own damn business until the truth is indisputable. At that point, justice should be meted out accordingly for everyone involved.” .

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In September, Diddy was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and extortion. The music mogul allegedly “abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct,” court documents said, noting that some of the alleged incidents date back to 2009.

Diddy pleaded not guilty and has denied all charges. He remains behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.

As Diddy continues his legal battle, Rhymes calls the scandal “unfortunate, because I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy, and I’m talking about the victims and I’m talking about Diddy.”

“I’ll leave it there,” he continued, “and mind my own business, and hopefully everyone can find it in their hearts to keep their opinions to themselves and just know that whenever you voice an opinion , could be hurting someone.”

Diddy’s trial will begin on May 5, 2025. At the time of his arrest, his attorney Marc Agnifilo said we expressed disappointment at the “unfair prosecution” of his client.

“He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal,” the statement read in part. “To his credit, Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation.”

In Rhymes’ latest interview, he asked people to send good thoughts to all parties involved.

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“I wasn’t there for nothing,” he shared. “For the people who were there, let’s think about it first before you think about your own opinion. Say prayers for them all.”

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