This episode covers the shocking downfall of hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs amid a torrent of abuse allegations, leaked surveillance footage appearing to show him assaulting his ex-girlfriend, and federal raids related to alleged sex crimes. It explores how the iconic "Bad Boy" figure has gone from a revolutionary force in mainstream rap to facing multiple lawsuits accusing him of rape, sexual assault, forced drugging, sex trafficking and other misconduct over several decades. The explosive leaked hotel video substantiating at least one alleged brutal attack has turned the legal tide against Combs, tanking his businesses and legacy as more evidence surfaces. The piece chronicles the barrage of lawsuits, Combs' evolving denials and tepid apology, and legal experts' assessments that his career is likely "done" as federal investigators dig deeper.

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