Former Bad Boy executive Kirk Burrowes has brought forward new claims against Sean “Diddy” Combs. He alleges that he was cheated out of his rightful financial stake in the legendary record label. Burrowes contends he was denied his 25 percent ownership interest. Additionally, a 15 percent share of profits tied to Bad Boy’s operations during its peak in the 1990s was withheld.
The dispute now extends to Diddy’s mother, Janice Combs, who has been named in the same lawsuit. According to filings reviewed by AllHipHop’s Grouchy Greg Watkins, Burrowes accuses her of assisting her son in the alleged deception. Janice Combs has firmly denied any wrongdoing. Her legal team has filed motions seeking dismissal of the suit. They argue she neither held an ownership stake nor played any role in the transactions at the heart of the case.
The court has yet to issue a ruling, leaving both sides awaiting the next phase of proceedings.
This is not Diddy’s only recent courtroom confrontation. Earlier this year, the mogul faced separate allegations from former associate Deon Best, known professionally as D1. He claimed Diddy wrongfully profited from his work on the 1998 Godzilla soundtrack song “Come with Me.” Best maintained that he held full creative control over the track. However, he alleges that Diddy and his team seized ownership and royalty rights without consent.
That case was dismissed in September when a judge ruled in Diddy’s favor, rejecting Best’s claims. The decision was made “with prejudice,” meaning the lawsuit could be revived only under new legal grounds.
Public Perception and Ongoing Coverage
Beyond the courtroom, Diddy has remained a topic of public fascination. Recent photos circulating online show him appearing composed and social during his incarceration. He is seen interacting with other inmates at FCI Fort Dix. The images have generated mixed reactions across social media.
Among those commenting was rapper 50 Cent, who shared one of the photos on Instagram with the caption, “He looks content surrounded by those gentlemen. GOOD MORNING, NEW YORK CITY!” The post quickly gained traction. It fueled further conversation about Diddy’s current state and the ongoing controversies surrounding him.
The mounting legal disputes surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs continue to cast a shadow over his legacy. He remains one of hip-hop’s most influential figures. As both federal and civil proceedings move forward, fans and observers alike remain closely tuned in—waiting to see how one of music’s most complex narratives unfolds.