It started with a security tape…and a hundred-thousand-dollar payoff to make it disappear. In this episode, we follow the man who held the tape, the fixer sent to retrieve it, and the alleged cover-up that prosecutors claimed exposed a system of control inside Sean Combs’ empire. Was it a crime… or just business as usual?Featuring interviews with: Elizabeth Millner, Chris Stewart, Melba Pearson—-Host - Jesse WeberReporter - Elizabeth MillnerExecutive Producer - Jessica LowtherWriter and Producer - Cooper MollAssociate Producer - Tess Jagger-WellsEdit and Sound Design - Anna McClainGuest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa FisherAdditional Production Support - Juliana Battaglia & Stefanie DoucetteLegal review - Elizabeth VulajKey art - Sean PanzeraSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

It started with a security tape…and a hundred-thousand-dollar payoff to make it disappear. In this episode, we follow the man who held the tape, the fixer sent to retrieve it, and the alleged cover-up that prosecutors claimed exposed a system of control inside Sean Combs’ empire. Was it a crime… or just business as usual? Featuring interviews with: Elizabeth Millner, Chris Stewart, Melba Pearson —- Host - Jesse Weber Reporter - Elizabeth Millner Executive Producer - Jessica Lowther Writer and Producer - Cooper Moll Associate Producer - Tess Jagger-Wells Edit and Sound Design - Anna McClain Guest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa Fisher Additional Production Support - Juliana Battaglia & Stefanie Doucette Legal review - Elizabeth Vulaj Key art - Sean Panzera See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It started with a security tape…and a hundred-thousand-dollar payoff to make it disappear. In this episode, we follow the man who held the tape, the fixer sent to retrieve it, and the alleged cover-up that prosecutors claimed exposed a system of control inside Sean Combs’ empire. Was it a crime… or just business as usual?Featuring interviews with: Elizabeth Millner, Chris Stewart, Melba Pearson—-Host - Jesse WeberReporter - Elizabeth MillnerExecutive Producer - Jessica LowtherWriter and Producer - Cooper MollAssociate Producer - Tess Jagger-WellsEdit and Sound Design - Anna McClainGuest Booking - Diane Kaye &amp; Alyssa FisherAdditional Production Support&nbsp;- Juliana Battaglia &amp; Stefanie DoucetteLegal review - Elizabeth VulajKey art - Sean PanzeraSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Price of Silence: 7

For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs stood at the top of hip-hop—a mogul who built an empire and redefined celebrity, power, and influence in the music industry. But behind the platinum hits and red carpets, a darker story was beginning to emerge. As accusations of abuse and misconduct gained momentum, the shine began to fade.Hosted by&nbsp;Jesse Weber, Season 2 of&nbsp;The Rise &amp; Fall of Diddy&nbsp;picks up where the story left off. With a federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial now underway, we go deeper into the allegations threatening to dismantle one of the most iconic legacies in entertainment history.With courtroom drama unfolding in real time, this season tracks the legal battles, key witnesses, explosive evidence, and the unraveling of a cultural icon once thought untouchable.&nbsp;The spotlight is harsher. The stakes are higher. And the fall may be final.---NEW EPISODES WEEKLY -- Listen to&nbsp;The Rise &amp; Fall of Diddy&nbsp;ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy</a>

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For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs stood at the top of hip-hop—a mogul who built an empire and redefined celebrity, power, and influence in the music industry. But behind the platinum hits and red carpets, a darker story was beginning to emerge. As accusations of abuse and misconduct gained momentum, the shine began to fade. Hosted by Jesse Weber, Season 2 of The Rise & Fall of Diddy picks up where the story left off. With a federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial now underway, we go deeper into the allegations threatening to dismantle one of the most iconic legacies in entertainment history. With courtroom drama unfolding in real time, this season tracks the legal battles, key witnesses, explosive evidence, and the unraveling of a cultural icon once thought untouchable.  The spotlight is harsher. The stakes are higher. And the fall may be final. --- NEW EPISODES WEEKLY -- Listen to The Rise & Fall of Diddy ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy

For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs stood at the top of hip-hop—a mogul who built an empire and redefined celebrity, power, and influence in the music industry. But behind the platinum hits and red carpets, a darker story was beginning to emerge. As accusations of abuse and misconduct gained momentum, the shine began to fade.Hosted by&nbsp;Jesse Weber, Season 2 of&nbsp;The Rise &amp; Fall of Diddy&nbsp;picks up where the story left off. With a federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial now underway, we go deeper into the allegations threatening to dismantle one of the most iconic legacies in entertainment history.With courtroom drama unfolding in real time, this season tracks the legal battles, key witnesses, explosive evidence, and the unraveling of a cultural icon once thought untouchable.&nbsp;The spotlight is harsher. The stakes are higher. And the fall may be final.---NEW EPISODES WEEKLY -- Listen to&nbsp;The Rise &amp; Fall of Diddy&nbsp;ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy</a>

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