50 Cent, Kesha, Aubrey O’Day and More Stars React to Diddy Verdict: “The Cultural Weight of This Decision Is Immeasurable”

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Celebrities in Hollywood are expressing their thoughts following the announcement of the verdict in the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. The court found him guilty of arranging transportation for prostitution, but acquitted him of the more severe charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering.

For the past six weeks, federal prosecutors have summoned multiple witnesses and provided evidence aimed at proving that the former hip-hop titan was operating his company as a criminal organization and colluded with his companions and staff to exploit and mistreat women. However, the jury remained unconvinced by the prosecution’s case, as they could not establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The key witness for the prosecution was Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, Combs’ ex-girlfriend over a significant period, who testified about numerous instances of alleged abuse, such as coercion into non-consensual sexual acts, physical harm, and control through intimidation.

Following the announcement on Wednesday, figures from the entertainment industry expressed their opinions about the news on social media. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who has been at odds with Diddy for some time, shared his thoughts on Instagram. “Diddy got off, he’s a crafty guy!” he wrote, further commenting, “He’s like the shrewd John Gotti.

Aubrey O’Day, previously associated with the creator of Bad Boy Records during their time together on the reality show ‘Making the Band 3’ focused on the group Danity Kane, posted a video on her Instagram Stories expressing her thoughts following the verdict.

Goodness gracious, it appears that neither Cassie nor Rico are found guilty, and I don’t believe Jane will be either. As CNN reporters announce the verdict on camera, I find this outcome hard to swallow. It’s making me feel queasy… I can only imagine how awful Cassie must be feeling right now. Yuck, I think I might throw up.

In her Instagram post, O’Day expressed the immense cultural significance of the decision and shared her sadness over how numerous individuals’ lives have been affected by their encounters with Sean Combs. She lamented that these stories didn’t resonate with the jury, and she could only pray that those jurors never experience what survivors of similar incidents have gone through.

Over time, O’Day has expressed her dislike for Combs. Following her membership in Danity Kane, she was dismissed from the musical group in 2008, claiming on an episode of “Call Her Daddy” that the magnate expelled her because she “wasn’t prepared to fulfill what was expected of me, not in terms of talent, but in other aspects.

In her declaration, she expressed her backing for Ventura, further stating, “My sympathies lie with Cassie. A woman who might have experienced a life and career without apprehension and manipulation. A woman who spoke her truth in a courtroom, yet the world scrutinized her credibility rather than her bravery.

No one, regardless of gender or artistic status, should be considered as property by those who possess wealth, influence, and power. We are not interchangeable objects. It’s not a matter to be decided by a jury of 12 people.

Immediately following the announcement of the verdict, the singer made an appearance on ‘Inside Edition’. During this interview, she expressed that receiving the news felt like a heavy blow to her stomach, using the phrase “it was like getting hit right in the gut”.

O’Day was astonished by the jury’s decision. The proof they presented was undeniable; in his opinion, it couldn’t be clearer.

Grammy-nominated artist Kesha also shared a post alongside Ventura, where she penned down, “Cassie, I stand with you. You have my love. Your courage serves as a guiding light for all survivors.

Last year, Kesha publicly revealed that she was modifying a line in her 2010 popular song “TiK ToK”. Instead of the original lyric “feeling like P. Diddy”, she decided to alter it to “fuck P. Diddy”. This change came about following numerous accusations of sexual misconduct directed at Combs.

Rosie O’Donnell expressed her viewpoint regarding the verdict on Instagram, stating, “It seems juries are reluctant to accept that a woman remains due to power and coercion. Incredible! They think women stay for reasons like wealth, popularity, or even enjoying the mistreatment. What an absurd notion! This decision has infuriated me #cassie.

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2025-07-03 01:54