Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones Speaks Out On $30M Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs; Calls Him A ‘Monster’

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As a long-time follower of the music industry, I find myself both saddened and appalled by the ongoing legal battles between Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Having witnessed the highs and lows of numerous careers, I can attest that the entertainment world is often a complex tapestry of alliances, rivalries, and unspoken truths.

Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones recently shared his story for the first time since filing a lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in February. In an interview with Rolling Stone released on August 27th, Jones explained the events that culminated in his $30 million lawsuit against the music tycoon. He worked with Diddy between 2022 and 2023 during this period.

As a devoted admirer and artist myself, I’ve been keeping a low profile since my lawsuit due to safety concerns, as recently described Combs as a “monster.” Even though I’ve braved public appearances on various occasions, such as the Juneteenth celebration with T-Pain, I experienced a few emotional breakdowns during the Hollywood Bowl performance. I felt almost overwhelmed by my anxiety, and it seemed premature for me to return to work in such a short span of time.

Jones shared that he questioned whether someone might be there to harm him upon seeing individuals backstage at the venue. He also mentioned, “I’ve got three therapists for support.”

In reference to the widely-shared video involving Diddy and Cassie Ventura’s alleged altercation, Jones communicated, “This is the situation I’m currently handling.”

According to Rolling Stone, when asked for comments, Diddy’s team referred the publication to their lawyer’s statement made on Monday. Yesterday, Diddy’s legal team filed a request in a New York federal court to dismiss Jones’ lawsuit against him.

Erica Wolff stated, “The lawsuit filed by Mr. Jones is entirely fabricated – an underhanded ploy to generate sensational media attention and secure a swift payout. Contrary to his allegations, there was no RICO conspiracy against him, and he never faced threats, manipulation, violence, or trafficking. We eagerly anticipate demonstrating in a court of law that all of Mr. Jones’ claims are false and should be dismissed.”

As stated by Jones, he encountered Combs at a recording workshop in 2022, and they started collaborating on Combs’ The Love Album, which was under his ownership at Bad Boy Records. In September of that year, Jones was recognized as a producer for six tracks on this album.

Combs is currently dealing with multiple lawsuits, in addition to the one filed by Jones’, and is also reportedly under federal investigation on charges of sex trafficking and sexual assault. The rapper, who has not yet been charged with any offense, refuted all accusations made against him in December.

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2024-08-28 11:52