Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 5, 2025 · Entertainment

The Silence Speaks Louder: A-List Friends Who Won't Discuss Diddy's Verdict

As Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial comes to an end with a split verdict, DailyMail.com looks back at the stars who have stayed mum about their friendships with the infamous rap mogul; seen with Beyoncé and Jay-Z in 2004 in NYC

The Diddy Drama: Where Are His Celebrity Friends Now?

As the highly publicized trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs finally came to a close, many were left wondering: where are his celebrity friends now that he's facing serious charges? The music mogul was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking but found guilty on two counts of less-serious transportation to engage in prostitution. So, what's going on with the A-listers who used to fawn over him?

Jay-Z and Beyoncé: The Golden Couple

While some of his A-list pals, including Justin Bieber, have publicly distanced themselves from Diddy, others have stayed silent, even though some of them previously alluded to attending his debauched parties; pictured with Ashton Kutcher in 2003 at the MTV Movie Awards

Once inseparable, Jay-Z and Diddy were the ultimate power couple. They bonded over philanthropy, even teaming up for a $1 million donation to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in 2005. But when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against Diddy, both Jay-Z and Beyoncé remained eerily silent. That is, until an anonymous woman filed a lawsuit accusing them both of raping her at an afterparty in 2000 – when she was just 13 years old! Jay-Z vehemently denied any involvement and called the lawsuit a "blackmail attempt." The case was eventually dropped in February, but the damage had already been done.

Oprah's Discreet Distance

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has always prided herself on her squeaky-clean image. But when allegations against Diddy started piling up, she briefly distanced herself from his infamous "freak-off" parties. During a conversation with Bishop T.D. Jakes in June 2023, Oprah revealed that she'd never been to one of Diddy's notorious soirees. "I'm the first one out," she quipped, implying that she wouldn't be caught dead at one of these raunchy gatherings.

Diddy and Jay-Z were inseparable in the early '90s after collaborating on record. They bonded over philanthropy after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and Jay paid tribute to Diddy at the 2022 BET Awards

Naomi Campbell: The Model with a Dark Past

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has long been friends with Diddy, and they've even posed together for Vogue. But when Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura accused him of rape and forced sex, Naomi deleted her birthday party photos from social media – alongside Janet Jackson, another guest at the bash. It seems like Naomi is trying to distance herself from the controversy, but will it be enough?

Jennifer Lopez: The Former Flame

But he and his wife Beyoncé ¿ who worked with Diddy on her song Summertime ¿ kept silent about accusations and charges against Diddy. After Jay-Z was accused of rape with Diddy in a lawsuit, he strongly denied the allegations. The suit was later withdrawn; Will Smith, Jay-Z, Ashton Kutcher and Diddy seen in 2004 in LA

Diddy's high-profile romance with Jennifer Lopez ended in 2001 after a string of tumultuous incidents, including a violent club shooting that left three people injured. Despite their messy breakup, J.Lo and Diddy maintained a friendly relationship over the years – or so it seemed. When allegations against him surfaced, she remained tight-lipped about her ex-boyfriend's antics.

Lil' Kim: The Fallout

Diddy and Lil' Kim were once close friends, but their bond was shattered when she went to prison for perjury in 2005. "Puffy never came to see me in prison, not one time," she said in a 2013 interview with MTV News. Their friendship took another hit during the Nicki Minaj feud, and Kim eventually cut ties with Diddy. But after his birthday party last year, they seemed to have patched things up – at least on the surface.

Although Oprah Winfrey isn't as closely connected to Diddy as some other stars, fans were particularly interested in her connection to him due to her squeaky-clean image; seen in 2007 in NYC

Mariah Carey: The Collusion

When allegations against Diddy surfaced, Mariah Carey was given a chance to respond in an interview with the Los Angeles Times in November 2024. Instead of condemning her former collaborator, she downplayed his contributions to their hit song "Honey." It seems like Mariah is trying to distance herself from the controversy – but will it be enough?

Usher: The Shocking Admission

During a conversation with Bishop T.D. Jakes ¿ who had also been linked to Diddy ¿ on June 19, she said she never attended any of his freak-off parties because she's not a party person in general; pictured in 2006

Diddy was more than just a friend to Usher; he even took on a mentorship role after meeting him when he was just 13 years old. In a 2004 Rolling Stone interview, Usher revealed that Diddy introduced him to "a totally different set of s* – sex, specifically." He also admitted to attending orgies at Diddy's mansion and claimed to have been introduced to parties, women, and sex at the tender age of 15! Despite his shocking admission, Usher has remained mum about Diddy's alleged misconduct.

Ashton Kutcher: The Mysterious Connection

In a 2019 Hot Ones interview, Ashton Kutcher revealed that he got close to Diddy after being pranked on Punk'd. He even admitted to attending some of the infamous parties – but refused to dish out more details. When asked about his connection to Diddy now that allegations have surfaced, Ashton has remained silent.

The supermodel Naomi Campbell has been a longtime friend of Diddy who was rumored to be dating him in the early 2000s, though she denied that they were together; seen in 2018 in LA

It seems like Diddy's A-list friends are choosing their words carefully when it comes to the controversy surrounding him. Will they eventually come forward and condemn his alleged behavior? Only time will tell.

They remained close friends, and she most recently celebrated his birthday party in November 2023 in London (pictured). But she and Janet Jackson ¿ also pictured ¿ deleted their photos of the event after Diddy's ex Cassie Ventura accused him of rape and sexual abuse

Diddy's former girlfriend Jennifer Lopez's silence about him is somewhat understandable, as they had a difficult breakup after his trial for gun possession related to a club shooting; seen in 1999

They later reestablished a friendship despite her claiming that he had cheated on her; seen in 2001

LIl' Kim was once a close friend and collaborator who fell out with Diddy in the mid-2000s. However, they reestablished a friendship, and she has remained about the allegations against him; pictured in 2020 in Beverly Hills

Mariah Carey was among Diddy's A-list pals mentioned in his trial. In a 2024 LA Times interview, she downplayed his work on her 1997 song Honey but didn't directly address the allegations against him; Diddy, Jay-Z, Usher and Mariah seen in 2004 in NYC

Diddy served as a mentor of sorts to a young Usher, who was only 13 when the rapper became his legal guardian. However, in a 2004 Rolling Stone interview, Usher said that Diddy had introduced him to 'a totally different set of s*** ¿ sex, specifically'; seen in 2002

Despite alluding to plenty of debauched behavior ¿ which he said he wouldn't share with his children ¿ Usher has stayed mum about Diddy since he went on trial; seen in 2004 in LA

In a 2019 Hot Ones interview, Ashton Kutcher suggested that Diddy's parties were too inappropriate to speak about. He hasn't addressed the subsequent allegations against the mogul