In a newly unearthed video, Sean “Diddy” Combs discusses his now-notorious parties and makes a chilling forecast about his future. In a clip recorded back in 1999 by Entertainment Tonight, Combs talks candidly about his legendary White Party, which had become the ultimate invite on everyone’s social calendar.
“They won’t even give me a permit for the parties, man. They don’t want me to throw the parties no more,” Combs told the interviewer.
“But we aint’ gonna stop. We’re going to keep on having fun, bringing people together from all walks of life.” He continued, “You’re gonna hear about my parties. They’re going to be shutting them down. They’re probably going to be arresting me doing all types of crazy things just because we want to have a good time, you know?”
A Celebrity-Filled Tradition
Combs started his White Party tradition in the Hamptons over Labor Day Weekend in 1998. It ran annually until 2009, attracting numerous celebrities. The event was a hotspot for A-listers, although none have faced legal issues related to the festivities.
“Ingredients” for a Memorable Party
In another resurfaced video from 2002, Combs shared his party-planning philosophy during an appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, explaining what it takes to throw a memorable bash. “Women, beautiful women, of course,” Combs said to O’Brien. “Beautiful men for the ladies, of course.” He elaborated, “There’s enough ladies to go around. You have to give the ladies what they need too. You have to take care of your women. You can’t force the situation.”
Alcohol, Combs added, is essential, along with water, which he noted as a party staple for many women. “A lot of ladies drink water at parties. So, if you don’t have what they need, they’re going to leave. Got to keep them there. You need locks on the doors. It’s a little kinky.”
Breaking Down Barriers with Star-Studded Events
In his Entertainment Tonight interview, Combs emphasized the importance of diversity at his gatherings. “Whenever you bring up a different element into people’s environment, things that broaden people’s horizons, people get intimidated. There’s a lot of people out there that feel intimidated by it. It ain’t nothing but breaking down racial barriers, generation barriers, people from all walks of life,” he explained. “Ron Perlman talking to Jay-Z, Jay-Z talking to, you know what I’m saying? It just goes on and on. It’s just people from all walks of life getting connecting and getting together.”
The Reality of the Recent Charges
Despite the acclaim his events garnered, Combs himself played down their importance. “It’s cool. It doesn’t make me feel any way special. It doesn’t make me feel like a bigger person. It just, it just makes me feel like I know how to throw a party,” he told the interviewer when asked about the White Party’s appeal.
Last week, Sean “Diddy” Combs faced serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could spend a minimum of 15 years to life in prison.
Allegations of a Criminal Enterprise
According to authorities, Combs allegedly ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, such as Bad Boy Entertainment and Combs Enterprises. The indictment claims he used “violence, use of firearms, threats of violence, coercion, and verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse” to fulfill his desires.
