Diddy created an empire in the 1990s off the backs of artists and producers, but the Bad Boy aura may indeed be its downfall.

Sean Combs has an ongoing federal investigation possibly jeopardizes his freedom, but Rolling Stone magazine may have fired another shot at his public image. The revered music outlet released an expose on Tuesday night (May 28) that includes allegations from dozens of Diddy’s former associates and employees. While some information was sourced from previous lawsuits and past interviews, the article unveiled several new, shocking revelations.

Diddy Allegedly Beat a Girlfriend at Howard University

During his time at Howard University from 1987 to 1989, Diddy allegedly assaulted a woman with a belt in front of horrified classmates. According to witnesses, Diddy appeared outside the Harriet Tubman Quadrangle dormitory, yelling belligerently for his then-girlfriend to come outside. One witness recounted Diddy using what looked like a belt to strike the young woman, who was crying and attempting to defend herself, as onlookers shouted for him to stop.

The Notorious B.I.G. Thought Diddy Was Corny

Despite their public camaraderie, hip-hop photographer Monique Bunn revealed that The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur privately viewed Diddy as a “corny executive.” Bunn, close with Biggie and other Bad Boy artists, disclosed that ‘Pac had no respect for Puff.

The Notorious B.I.G. Was Going to Leave Bad Boy

Before his untimely death in 1997, Biggie reportedly planned to leave Bad Boy. His lawyers were negotiating with Diddy’s attorney to regain Biggie’s publishing rights. “Biggie was absolutely about to leave Puff,” Bunn confirmed, based on direct conversations with the rapper.

Diddy Allegedly Assaulted Music Executive Shakir Stewart

In 2000, Diddy reportedly assaulted music executive Shakir Stewart, who was dating Puff’s ex, Kim Porter. During an altercation at L.A. Reid’s wedding in Italy, Diddy allegedly struck Stewart with a chair, leaving him bleeding and requiring stitches. Stewart’s mother, Portia, recounted Diddy’s threat to kill Stewart, urging her son to leave the music business. Stewart tragically took his own life in 2008.

Diddy Allegedly Tried to Solicit Sex From a Freelancer After Shooting Acquittal

After being acquitted in the 2001 Club New York shooting, Diddy allegedly hosted a party at the Peninsula Hotel, where a freelance graphic designer claims he inappropriately touched her. The woman, identified as Anna, recalled Diddy’s unwanted advances and subsequent attempt to solicit her for sex. “When people ask me about my days at Bad Boy, it’s just overshadowed by his behavior,” she shared.

Diddy Has Potential Ties to the Black Mafia Family

As part of the investigation following the March raid on Diddy’s home, authorities in the Southern District of New York interviewed potential witnesses regarding Diddy’s alleged ties to the notorious drug cartel, Black Mafia Family. The group is rumored to have financially supported Bad Boy, according to claims made in Jane Doe’s 2023 lawsuit against Diddy.