In January 2024, Sean "Diddy" Combs faced a $10 million lawsuit filed by Charles Kenyatta Jr., also known as Charlie Cee, an inmate at New York's Collins Correctional Facility. Kenyatta accused Diddy of trademark infringement and breach of contract, alleging unauthorized use of the phrase "Act Bad," which Kenyatta claimed to have trademarked. He asserted that Diddy released a single titled "Act Bad" in 2023 and sold related merchandise without his consent. Kenyatta further claimed that his attorney's attempts to address the issue with Diddy's legal team were ignored, leading to the lawsuit seeking substantial damages. 

Kenyatta contended that, due to his incarceration, he was unable to sign any agreements and expected contracts to be managed through his Power of Attorney. He alleged that Diddy, along with an unidentified associate referred to as John Doe, conspired to exclude him from potential profits associated with the "Act Bad" brand. Kenyatta also expressed concern that Diddy's involvement in various controversies, including sexual assault allegations, had tarnished the "Act Bad" trademark. Representing himself in the lawsuit, Kenyatta sought $10 million in damages for the alleged unauthorized use and the subsequent impact on his brand.

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