Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another sexual assault lawsuit amid his ongoing legal woes.
In a lawsuit obtained by Us Weekly on December 20, it was revealed that LaTroya Grayson has taken legal action against the music mogul for an incident dating back to 2006. Grayson claims that she was drugged and sexually assaulted at a party hosted by Diddy, according to the initial report by TMZ.
The chain of events started when Grayson’s sibling won a competition organized by an Oklahoma radio station. The prize package included air tickets for two to New York City, accommodation in a hotel, and two passes for Diddy’s “White Party” event.
According to court filings, Grayson states that upon arrival, the event had been rebranded as a “Black Party.” Grayson further alleges that she was allowed entry into the venue, while her sibling was denied access and left outside.
After having two drinks at the party, Grayson said she began to feel sick and headed to the restroom.
Grayson said in court documents she has no recollection of the rest of the night but remembers waking up at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center in New York with a ripped shirt and no underwear.
After flying back to Oklahoma, Grayson said in court documents she received a call from an anonymous female who allegedly told her not to pursue action against Diddy because he was a “celebrity” and she would just be “wasting her time.”
TMZ also reported that Grayson’s attorney Ariel Mitchell said that her client chose not to report a rape at the time out of fear and confusion.
In a statement to TMZ, Diddy’s team denied Grayson’s allegations, saying: “Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone or engaged in sex trafficking. Ms. Grayson admits she has no memory of the events alleged in her complaint, does not know who was supposedly involved, and has never spoken to Mr. Combs. Her allegations against him are pure fiction. As we’ve said before, Mr. Combs cannot respond to every baseless lawsuit and lawyer-driven money grab. He has faith in the judicial process, in which fact will be separated from opportunistic fabrications like these.”
According to her filing, Grayson doesn’t remember anything about the alleged assault. She also never mentions actually seeing or speaking with Diddy at the event.
The lawsuit comes after Diddy was arrested in September for sex trafficking, racketeering and other alleged crimes. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Since Diddy’s arrest in New York City, many alleged victims have filed lawsuits against him. As he remains in a Brooklyn prison while he awaits criminal trial in May 2025, Diddy has maintained his innocence and denied all civil allegations against him.
“Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process,” read a statement to Us in October. “In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone — adult or minor, man or woman.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
