Sean "Diddy" Combs continues to dominate headlines as new financial details emerge about his activities before his arrest. According to multiple reports from February 10, 2026, the music mogul received a $100,000 cash payment from Miami's M2 nightclub for a Formula 1 Race Week kickoff party appearance in May 2023, just months before federal authorities arrested him.

The arrangement raises questions about financial concealment. The contract specified that all payments be made entirely in cash, delivered in two separate installments to a company called Janice Combs Music Holdings Inc., named after his mother. This cash-only structure for such a large amount stood out as unusual and has drawn scrutiny from investigators examining his financial dealings prior to his arrest.

The appearance took place before his legal troubles escalated. Less than a year later, federal authorities raided his homes in March 2024 as civil lawsuits mounted against him. By September 2024, he was federally indicted on multiple charges. A jury trial concluded in July 2025, resulting in his conviction on two counts of transportation for purposes of prostitution. He was sentenced to four years and two months in prison and fined $500,000.

Combs is currently serving his sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, with an expected release date in June 2028. His legal team is pursuing appeals, with an oral arguments hearing scheduled for April. During his trial, multiple accusers testified, including his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who filed the initial lawsuit alleging sexual assault and trafficking. That case was settled for a reported $20 million.

Meanwhile, other legal matters continue to develop. A separate sexual assault lawsuit filed in October 2024 by Ashley Parham against Combs, Odell Beckham Jr., and comedian Druski was dismissed on December 16, 2025, due to procedural issues. The dismissal was without prejudice, allowing the plaintiff to refile if counsel is obtained.

As Combs navigates his incarceration and ongoing legal battles, questions persist about the extent of financial arrangements made before his arrest and what they might reveal about his activities during that period. Investigators continue reviewing his past transactions and business dealings as part of the broader investigation.

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