Sean “Diddy” Combs’ music catalog saw a surge in streams following its release. arrested and charged with federal sex trafficking and racketeering last week.
Industry data and analytics firm Luminate said the music mogul’s music — under his many aliases, including Diddy, Puff Daddy and P. Diddy — saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams during the week of his arrest compared to the week before.
It’s not uncommon for streaming numbers to spike after controversy. After a documentary about R. Kelly accused the R&B singer of sexual misconduct toward women and underage girls, his numbers nearly doubled.
Combs was arrested on September 17 and held without bail after being charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation for the purpose of prostitution.
The indictment, which details allegations dating back to 2008, accuses him of abusing, threatening and coercing women for years “to satisfy his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct.”
Combs pleaded not guilty to the charges in federal court in New York.
The music mogul remains in federal custody in Brooklyn detention center until his trial for sex trafficking.
Known for its horrific conditions (inmates won a $10 million class-action settlement after enduring freezing conditions during an eight-day power outage in 2019), the waterfront industrial complex, MDC Brooklyn, houses 1,200 inmates.
Combs joins other high-profile inmates, including singer R. Kellyfallen cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Friedrapper And rule —even Al Sharpton spent a brief time there—who were held in the same federal detention center.
Combs has faced a number of legal proceedings In recent months, accusations of sexual misconduct, abuse and violence have been made against Combs and his representatives.
In November 2023, Ventura filed a trial accusing Combs of rape and abuse during their relationship; he denied the accusations. reached an agreement the next day.
Cara Tabachnick and Alex Sundby contributed to this report.
