Sean “Diddy” Combs Faces Yet Another Civil Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Battery, Trafficking, and Workplace Abuse

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles County, California, filed by former employee Phillip Pines. The complaint, lodged on December 24, 2024, includes multiple allegations, including sexual battery, sex trafficking, workplace harassment, and labor law violations. The lawsuit also names Combs’ chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, and several corporate entities under the Combs Enterprises umbrella.

Key Allegations in the Lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges a disturbing pattern of misconduct during Pines’ employment under Combs. Among the most severe claims:

• Sexual Battery & Sex Trafficking: Pines alleges he was coerced into sexual acts as part of a “loyalty test” orchestrated by Combs. The lawsuit claims that on at least one occasion, Combs allegedly ordered Pines to engage in a sexual act with a female guest while Combs watched .

• “Wild King Nights” and Workplace Harassment: The lawsuit describes these alleged events as nights of excessive sex, drug use, and alcohol consumption. Pines claims he was required to set up rooms with red lights, marijuana, sex toys, and other paraphernalia, then later clean up any evidence .

• Labor Violations & Employment Misclassification: Pines alleges he was forced to work excessive hours without overtime pay, proper meal breaks, or rest periods. The complaint further claims he was misclassified as an exempt employee, which denied him protections under California labor laws .

• Emotional & Physical Distress: The lawsuit alleges that Pines suffered severe emotional trauma, including anxiety and distress from the nature of his duties and alleged threats from Combs regarding his continued employment .

• The “MVP Bag”: Pines claims he was instructed to carry a black Gucci bag containing illicit drugs and sex-related items during domestic and international travel for Combs .

Combs’ Response

Combs’ legal team has denied the allegations, stating:

“No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone — man or woman, adult or minor. We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail in court.”

A Broader Industry Concern?

This case comes amid increasing scrutiny over alleged abuse of power within the entertainment industry. If the claims in this lawsuit hold up in court, it could further fuel discussions about workplace protections and accountability for high-profile figures in entertainment.