Sean “Diddy” Combs’ opulent celebrity lifestyle has come under intense scrutiny amid allegations of sex trafficking and other crimes against the rapper.
On March 25, Homeland Security conducted raids on Combs’ residences in Miami and Los Angeles as part of an investigation into sex trafficking, according to the Associated Press. During the raids, two of Combs’ sons, Justin and Christian, were reportedly seen handcuffed outside one of the homes. Combs’ legal team denied any wrongdoing on his behalf and stated that no arrests or charges had been made following the raids.
Amidst rampant speculation, a viral TikTok post recently suggested that boxing legend Mike Tyson possessed information about some of Combs’ past relationships. However, this allegation lacks substantial evidence.
A TikTok video posted by user Black Star Update on March 31, 2023, garnered significant attention, claiming that Mike Tyson had exposed a list of celebrities whom Diddy had allegedly been involved with romantically. The video thumbnail displayed a list of names including Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Prince Harry, Yung Miami, Rick Ross, Usher, Justin Bieber, and Will Smith, accompanied by the quote “I HAVE PROOF!” attributed to Mike Tyson.
There is no evidence to support the claim that Mike Tyson possesses such a list, nor does the TikTok video provide any credible references or proof to substantiate this allegation.
The TikTok video in question is one of several posted on the Black Star Update channel with similar headlines and thumbnails. These videos were extracted from a 20-minute YouTube video by Stardom Scoop, uploaded on March 30, 2024.
The YouTube video comprises a mixture of reporting on the Diddy scandal, unverified rumors, and unrelated content sourced from various media outlets.
None of the content in the video directly addresses the headline claim. Although there are brief clips featuring Mike Tyson, none of them pertain to the recent reports concerning Combs.
The notion of “secret lists” echoes other conspiracy theories, such as the debunked “Epstein list,” which falsely claims to link individuals to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. While Epstein did have connections with influential figures, unfounded rumors of a more extensive list of associates have circulated online for years.
Similar to the Epstein list, the claim about Mike Tyson possessing information about Combs’ relationships appears to be designed to garner attention and promote conspiratorial thinking.
