Diddy Buzz: Many Worried Of Implication

A radio personality and former associate of Sean “Diddy” Combs said that people in the music industry were generally aware of what happened at the more exclusive “after after” parties that the hip-hop mogul was known for hosting.

DJ Steph Lova of Baltimore’s WWIN Magic 95.9, who attended Howard University with Combs and worked at a New York radio station during his rise to prominence, said she was unaware of the alleged “freakoffs” or illegal activities.

“The freakoffs … that’s all new to me,” Lova said Sunday on NewsNation Prime.

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She added that while Combs was known for throwing parties, “All the stuff that happened after the actual party, those were private invites.”

“You had to be kind of with the sugar, honey, iced tea … people knew what goes on at the after-after party. It’s just a matter if you know you want to get down like that. This is the music business … it’s not for the weak,” Lova said. 

Combs was arrested last week in Manhattan on federal charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and prostitution. These charges come amid several civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual abuse and other misconduct. And the charges follow raids on his properties where authorities reportedly found evidence of drug-fueled sex parties and weapons.

Lova said she was shocked at the music mogul’s arrest, calling the situation “unbelievable” given his rise to fame and philanthropic efforts.

Regarding the music industry’s muted response to the allegations, Lova suggested that many might be concerned about potential evidence. “A lot of them might be on them tapes,” she said, referring to reported recordings seized by authorities.

Lova speculated that recent departures of music industry executives might be connected to fears of being implicated. “People should be nervous. They should be very cautious,” she added.