Diddy Trial: Testimony About Drugs And Rooms For Sex Parties

At Sean "Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial Friday, his former personal assistant, Brendan Paul, testified about procuring drugs and arranging hotel rooms for sex parties dubbed "wild king nights." Paul, who worked for Combs from late 2022 to March 2024, testified under immunity, aiding prosecutors in their racketeering conspiracy case against the hip-hop mogul.

Prosecutors allege Combs used his business empire to coerce women into drug-fueled sexual encounters with male sex workers. Combs, 55, founder of Bad Boy Records and a former billionaire, faces five criminal counts and a potential life sentence if convicted. He pleads not guilty, with his attorneys asserting the sexual activities were consensual.

Paul testified he spent around $4,200 on marijuana and hundreds on ketamine for Combs, with text messages shown to jurors confirming reimbursement requests for drug purchases. A February 2024 text from Combs requesting "zans" (Xanax) was also presented, though Paul said Combs sourced it elsewhere. Paul witnessed Combs using cocaine and ecstasy.

Under cross-examination by defense attorney Brian Steel, Paul clarified that drug procurement was a small part of his role and believed the drugs were for Combs' personal use, denying being a "drug mule." Paul also described preparing hotel rooms for "wild king nights" with lubricant, baby oil, liquor, and a Gucci pouch containing hard drugs, later cleaning up to avoid hotel damages.

Paul recounted his March 25, 2024, arrest at Miami-Opa Locka airport, where he was charged with cocaine possession after inadvertently carrying cocaine he found while cleaning Combs' room. He remained silent about its origin due to "loyalty," and the charge was later dropped. Prosecutors are nearing the end of their six-week case, with defense witnesses expected next week.