By In a shocking development within the entertainment industry, Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, faces a serious lawsuit filed by former adult film star Adria English, alleging sex trafficking and coercion at his high-profile parties. The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, presents a disturbing narrative of exploitation and manipulation spanning several years.
Adria English, known professionally as Omunique, claims her involvement with Diddy began around 2004 when her boyfriend was auditioning for a Sean John modeling opportunity. The lawsuit alleges that from the outset, the situation took an inappropriate turn, with Diddy reportedly requesting sexual favors in exchange for career advancement.
Key allegations in the lawsuit include:
1. Initial Encounter: English claims Diddy asked her boyfriend and another model to perform oral sex on him to secure a modeling job. While her boyfriend refused, they were later offered another opportunity contingent on English working as a “go-go dancer” at Diddy’s Hamptons white party.
2. Party Environment: The lawsuit describes a party atmosphere where English was allegedly encouraged to consume alcohol laced with narcotics like ecstasy and to flirt with guests.
3. Escalation to Sex Trafficking: English alleges that Diddy “groomed” her over time, eventually coercing her into sexual encounters with party guests. A pivotal incident involved “forced sexual intercourse” with Jacob Arabov, known as “Jacob the Jeweler,” for which she claims to have received additional payment.
4. Ongoing Exploitation: The lawsuit contends that following the incident with Arabov, English was frequently “passed off” to other party attendees who allegedly sexually assaulted her.
5. Career Promises and Threats: English claims Diddy promised to advance her music career, including helping her join a girl group, while simultaneously threatening to blackball her and her boyfriend from the industry if they didn’t comply with his demands.
6. Escape and Aftermath: The plaintiff states she eventually escaped the situation in 2009, returning to California, but believes Diddy followed through on his threats to blackball her and her boyfriend from the industry.
The lawsuit names several defendants alongside Diddy, including:
– Bad Boy Entertainment
– Tamiko Thomas, accused of facilitating Diddy’s alleged sex trafficking operation
– Jacob Arabov (“Jacob the Jeweler”)
English’s legal team, led by attorneys Ariel Mitchell-Kidd and Steven Metcalf, draws a provocative comparison in the lawsuit, likening Tamiko Thomas’s role to that of Ghislaine Maxwell in relation to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.
The plaintiff cites ongoing emotional trauma, including intimacy issues and painful memories, as a result of the alleged sex trafficking. She is seeking unspecified damages from all named defendants.
This lawsuit comes at a time of increased scrutiny of powerful figures in the entertainment industry and heightened awareness of sex trafficking issues. It potentially implicates not only Diddy but also raises questions about the broader culture of celebrity parties and the power dynamics at play in the music industry.
As of the report, representatives for Diddy and Jacob Arabov had not responded to requests for comment. The case is likely to attract significant media attention and could have far-reaching implications for all parties involved, as well as the wider entertainment industry.
Credit: TMZ
