Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal troubles just took a dramatic turn as his former personal assistant took the stand, revealing bombshell details about the music mogul’s alleged behind-the-scenes lifestyle.
On Friday, Brendan Paul testified at Diddy’s federal sex trafficking trial in New York, stating under oath that his duties included regularly purchasing drugs for Combs and preparing hotel rooms for sex-fueled parties referred to as “wild king nights.”
Paul worked for Combs from late 2022 until March 2024. His testimony is now central to the prosecution’s efforts to prove that Combs, 55, used his business empire as a cover to orchestrate a racketeering conspiracy that involved coercing women into drug-fueled sexual encounters, sometimes with male sex workers.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to all five criminal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. His legal team maintains that all activities involving sex were consensual. Once celebrated as a hip-hop titan and former billionaire who helped shape American pop culture, Combs could face life in prison if convicted.
Paul’s testimony came as prosecutors began wrapping up their case, following six intense weeks of arguments and witness statements. Defense attorneys are expected to begin presenting their witnesses next week.
Speaking under immunity, Paul admitted to spending approximately $4,200 on marijuana and hundreds more on ketamine for his boss. In court, jurors were shown a text where Paul asked a member of Diddy’s security team to reimburse him for the drug purchases. Another message from Valentine’s Day 2024 showed Combs texting Paul, “You get me zans,” which Paul interpreted as a request for Xanax without a prescription.
Although Paul said Combs eventually sourced the Xanax elsewhere, he testified that he personally witnessed the rapper using cocaine and ecstasy multiple times. When questioned by the defense, Paul emphasized that buying drugs was not a major part of his job and that he believed the substances were for Combs’ personal use.
“You weren’t some kind of drug mule?” defense attorney Brian Steel asked.
“Absolutely not,” Paul responded.
Paul also described his role in organizing several “wild king nights,” where he prepared luxury hotel rooms with lubricants, baby oil, liquor, and a Gucci pouch containing various drugs. After the parties, he would wear gloves to clean the room and prevent the hotel from billing extra charges for damage.
In a separate incident, Paul was arrested on March 25, 2024, at the Miami-Opa Locka airport for cocaine possession while en route to the Bahamas with Combs and his entourage. He claimed the drugs were unintentionally left in his bag after he cleaned Combs’ room and forgot to remove them. When asked why he didn’t tell law enforcement where the cocaine came from, Paul simply said, “Loyalty.”
The cocaine charge was eventually dropped.
As this high-profile case unfolds, the public is getting an unprecedented look into the alleged dark side of one of the music industry’s biggest icons. With the defense preparing to mount its case next week, all eyes remain on the courtroom—and on Diddy.
