Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a man who is without doubt one of the biggest names and cultural figures in the hip hop world.

But his spotlight has shifted, from music, film and fashion to a New York court.

Combs is charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

If he is convicted, he could end up spending the rest of his life behind bars.

As the first week of his trial draws to a close, US Court reporter Phil Hirschkorn and Washington Producer Aisha Kherallah tell Lucy Watson, what you need to know....
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