Two homes belonging to rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs were raided by Homeland Security on Monday, reportedly in connection with an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
Photos show federal agents and police searching the music mogul’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami.
Armed federal agents outside of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles’ home on Monday, March 25, 2024. Inset: Combs in 2021. Homeland Security conducted a bi-coastal raid on the rapper’s Los Angeles and Miami properties. Armed federal agents outside of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles’ home on Monday, March 25, 2024. Inset: Combs in 2021. Homeland Security conducted a bi-coastal raid on the rapper’s Los Angeles and Miami properties. MEGA/Paras Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images Entertainment
Armed federal officers entered the 54-year-old’s lavish Holmby Hills mansion in Los Angeles’ Westside. At least two people were detained during the search of the 17,000-foot property, though it is understood they were not arrested, with law enforcement surrounding the residence with vehicles and police tape.
It was a similar scene at Combs’ Star Island compound, where Miami Beach police were seen going in and out of the property. Officials were seen leaving with paper bags and boxes, while laptops and phones were also reportedly seized.
A Homeland Security Investigations vehicle is seen outside the home of Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles on March 25, 2024. Federal agents swarmed the music mogul’s Holmby Hills mansion on Monday, assisted by local… A Homeland Security Investigations vehicle is seen outside the home of Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles on March 25, 2024. Federal agents swarmed the music mogul’s Holmby Hills mansion on Monday, assisted by local law enforcement.
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Homeland Security agents are seen outside the home of Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles on March 25, 2024. Combs’ Holmby Hills property was raided in relation to an ongoing investigation in New York, the… Homeland Security agents are seen outside the home of Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles on March 25, 2024. Combs’ Holmby Hills property was raided in relation to an ongoing investigation in New York, the DHS said in a statement.
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In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security said the raids were in relation to an “ongoing investigation” in New York. The searches were conducted with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and local law enforcement.
Newsweek has reached out to Sean Combs for comment via email.
Law enforcement is seen during a raid of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ home on March 25, 2024, in Holmby Hills, California. It is unclear if the New York investigation is related to a spate of recent… Law enforcement is seen during a raid of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ home on March 25, 2024, in Holmby Hills, California. It is unclear if the New York investigation is related to a spate of recent sexual assault lawsuits filed against the rapper.
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Law enforcement is seen during a raid of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ home on March 25, 2024, in Holmby Hills, California. Armed federal agents were seen entering the rapper’s L.A. home on Monday. Law enforcement is seen during a raid of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ home on March 25, 2024, in Holmby Hills, California. Armed federal agents were seen entering the rapper’s L.A. home on Monday. MEGA/GC Images
Combs was spotted at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport following the raids, where the record producer was reportedly stopped by federal agents.
He was supposedly on his private jet while the searches took place, according to TMZ.
An aerial view of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Holmby Hills’ home during a raid by federal law enforcement agents on March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. At least two people were detained during the raid… An aerial view of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Holmby Hills’ home during a raid by federal law enforcement agents on March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. At least two people were detained during the raid on the mansion.
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An aerial view of Sean “Diddy” Combs mansion during a raid by Homeland Security on March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. The 17,000-foot property is located in the sought-after Holmby Hills neighborhood. An aerial view of Sean “Diddy” Combs mansion during a raid by Homeland Security on March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. The 17,000-foot property is located in the sought-after Holmby Hills neighborhood. MEGA/GC Images
Combs has recently been hit with a slew of sexual assault lawsuits. He has denied all allegations.
In November, the rapper’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura accused him of rape and physical abuse during their relationship. Combs denied the claims, with the case settled the same day.
Police and Homeland Security officers are seen outside Sean “Diddy” Combs waterfront mansion in Miami on March 25, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. Combs was not present at either property during the raids. Police and Homeland Security officers are seen outside Sean “Diddy” Combs waterfront mansion in Miami on March 25, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. Combs was not present at either property during the raids. MEGA/GC Images
Local police and Homeland Security officers outside Sean “Diddy” Combs Star Island mansion on March 25, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. Local law enforcement supported Homeland Security during the raid on the waterfront property. Local police and Homeland Security officers outside Sean “Diddy” Combs Star Island mansion on March 25, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. Local law enforcement supported Homeland Security during the raid on the waterfront property. MEGA/GC Images
At the time, Combs’ lawyer Ben Brafman told Newsweek: “Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations.
“For the past six months, Mr. Combs has been subjected to Ms. Ventura’s persistent demand of $30 million, under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail.”
A police officer during the March 25, 2024, raid on Combs’ Miami mansion. The rapper was reportedly stopped by federal agents at a Miami airport following the property searches. A police officer during the March 25, 2024, raid on Combs’ Miami mansion. The rapper was reportedly stopped by federal agents at a Miami airport following the property searches. MEGA/GC Images
Later that month, Joi Dickerson-Neal accused Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1991, along with taping the attack and showing the footage to others as “revenge porn.”
More women filed cases against the Bad Boy Records founder in November and December, while producer Rodney Jones sued Combs in February this year, alleging that the rapper drugged him and forced him to perform sexual acts with sex workers. It is not known if these cases are linked to the raids.
Homeland Security vehicles photographed outside of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Miami mansion during a bi-coastal raid on March 25, 2024. Phones and laptops were reportedly seized as part of the dual raids. Homeland Security vehicles photographed outside of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Miami mansion during a bi-coastal raid on March 25, 2024. Phones and laptops were reportedly seized as part of the dual raids. MEGA/GC Images
Police and Homeland Security officers outside Sean “Diddy” Combs’ home on March 25, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. Newsweek has reached out to the rapper’s representatives for comment. Police and Homeland Security officers outside Sean “Diddy” Combs’ home on March 25, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. Newsweek has reached out to the rapper’s representatives for comment. MEGA/GC Images
Combs denied allegations in a statement shared to X, formerly Twitter, in December.
“Enough is Enough,” the rapper said. “For the last couple weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday.”
He continued: “Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”
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