Will Smith Refutes Any Association with Sean 'Diddy' Combs
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Los Angeles, Dec 14 (NationPress) Oscar-winning Hollywood star Will Smith has refuted any association with Sean Diddy Combs, asserting that he "ain't been nowhere near that man."
Smith, who recently debuted a new song titled "Tantrum," performed at the Observatory North Park theater in San Diego. Videos shared on TikTok and obtained by TMZ showcase Smith engaging with the audience between songs, addressing the memes that have linked him to Combs.
In the video, he remarked: "The world we're living in can make it very challenging for you all to distinguish between what's real and what's not. I've noticed the memes and various content ... Some of it is amusing. ... Although I haven't publicly commented on this, I want to be very clear: I have no ties to Puffy, so you can cease all those memes. Just stop all that nonsense."
"I ain't been nowhere near that man, ain't done any of that foolishness," Smith, who has been photographed with Combs at various industry events in the past, declared from the stage.
"So if you hear it from anyone, if someone claims that, it’s a blatant lie," reports people.com.
Combs, aged 55, is currently in federal custody in New York City following his September indictment on charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution.
He is accused of using coercion to compel women into participating in what prosecutors describe as "freak-offs," which are elaborate and produced sex performances.
Additionally, prosecutors have stated that during raids on Combs' residences in Los Angeles and Miami in March, they discovered "freak-off supplies," which included drugs and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant. Combs has denied any wrongdoing.
His legal team previously released a statement after a series of civil assault complaints, asserting that he "cannot respond to every baseless allegation in what has turned into a reckless media circus," while also emphasizing that he "emphatically" denies sexually abusing anyone. Combs is set to remain in custody until his trial, scheduled for May 2025.
