Embattled rapper and music producer Diddy has made his return to social media after Homeland Security raided his homes over his alleged involvement in s– trafficking and other crimes.
Diddy posted photos of his daughter to mark the Easter holiday. The raids on his homes and allegations brought against him have led to several questionable videos featuring the rapper and other artists resurfacing.
Diddy Breaks Social Media Silence After Home Raids
Like many others, Diddy took to social media on March 31 to celebrate the Easter holiday. This would be the rapper’s first post since Homeland Security raided his homes.
To mark the special day, he posted a series of adorable photos of his youngest child, 17-month-old daughter Love, whom he shares with his ex-partner, Dana Tran.
The embattled rapper captioned the post: “HAPPY EASTER from Baby Love.”
Unlike his previous Instagram posts, Diddy turned off the comments in this post to prevent any form of fan commentary. This is likely due to the recent scandals plaguing him, as his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, filed a scathing lawsuit against him, which he settled within hours.
In the photos he shared, the rapper’s daughter looked radiant in various colorful outfits. The first snap featured the child wearing a floral dress with a pink coat on top. She accessorized with a cute handbag that matched the pattern of her floral dress. She looked adorable in a purple plaid jacket and a purple tutu in another shot.
Homeland Security Raided The Rapper’s Homes
The business mogul, born Sean Love Combs, is under investigation for alleged s– trafficking after several allegations from multiple victims surfaced.
Homeland Security officials raided his homes in the high-brow Holmby Hills neighborhood of L.A. and Miami as part of the investigation.
Video footage of the search showed agents walking about the properties and carrying out items, and several people were also recorded being arrested and questioned.
Following the raids, Diddy was spotted at a Miami airport and was reportedly questioned by customs agents at the scene, but he wasn’t taken into custody.
There were speculations that he fled the country as his private jet, LoveAir LLC Gulfstream 5, was tracked to Antigua, an Island in the Lesser Antilles.
“Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners,” A spokesperson for Homeland Security Investigations told the Daily Mail in a statement at the time. “We will provide further information as it becomes available.”
Diddy’s Attorney Says The Raid Is A ‘Witch Hunt’
Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, has since released a statement condemning the raid and branding it a “witch hunt.”
“Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences. There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated,” Dyer said.
The lawyer added, “Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.”
A Video Of Usher Describing His Time At The Rapper’s Home Resurfaced
Following the raids on Diddy’s homes, social media sleuths dug up a video clip of Usher on “The Howard Stern Show,” in which he recounted his experience living at the rapper’s home at the age of 14.
The video showed the R&B singer alleging that LA Reid planned to have him live with Diddy in Scarsdale to “see the lifestyle.”
Stern asked himUsher if Diddy’s “place was filled with chicks and orgying nonstop,” to which the 45-year-old singer replied, “Not really… I got a chance to see some things. I don’t know if I could indulge and even understand what I was looking at.”
“It was pretty wild. It was crazy. There were very curious things taking place, and I didn’t necessarily understand it,” he admitted, per Daily Mail.
When asked if he would send his children to “Puffy Flavor Camp,” Usher responded, “H— no!”
Diddy Has Also Come Under Fire For Resurfaced Clips Of Him And Justin Bieber
In addition to the Usher interview, Diddy was labeled “creepy” over a video clip featuring him and a teenage Justin Bieber talking about spending 48 hours together.
Diddy said at the time, “Right now, he’s having 48 hours with Diddy. Where we’re hanging out and what we’re doing, we can’t really disclose, but it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream.”
He added, “For the next 48 hours, he’s with me. And we’re gonna go full. Buck full crazy.” The rapper also talked about how he and Bieber connected through Usher, who signed Bieber and launched his music career. Diddy was previously Usher’s legal guardian when he recorded and released his first studio album.