Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is breaking the internet right now, and thanks to social media users R. Kelly is now also on the rise.
As previously reportedOn Monday night (September 16), the FBI arrested Combs at a hotel in Midtown, New York. This morning (September 17), prosecutors released the 14-page indictment, citing racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution charges. Details about what comes next and whether Diddy will remain in custody are still developing.
Additionally, no photos of the music mogul have been released. However, a newly surfaced video shows the 54-year-old man talking to a few men on New York Street for about 30 minutes before his arrest.
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The Internet is buzzing about Diddy as they speculate about his future
The possibility of Diddy being arrested for a sex crime has been a topic of discussion since last November. At the time, his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, filed a lawsuit revealing sexual abuse, assault and sex trafficking allegedly committed and directed by Diddy. Less than 48 hours after filing, he settled with Casandra for an undisclosed amount.
But lawsuits continued to surface, from a Jane Doe alleging sexual abuse and assault as a minor to a former employee who attracted several other celebrities, and most recently, Dawn Richard. Additionally, in March, the FBI invaded two of their housesone in Miami and one in Los Angeles. So, In May, CNN shared a surveillance video of Sean Combs physically assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway.
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So needless to say, the internet has been buzzing about Diddy for months now. Black Twitter (now X) has had a lot to say, from threads to memes to even involving other celebrities in the conversation! With Diddy in custody, social media users have already added R. Kelly to the chat, predicting what a prison call would be like for two fallen musicians.
Here’s Why R. Kelly Is Trending
To contextualize, R. Kelly still serving Kelly is serving a 20-year prison sentence for a child molestation conviction in Chicago. In 2022, Kelly was convicted of three counts of producing child molestation images and three counts of soliciting a minor for sex. He lost an appeal in August. He continues to serve sentences for the Chicago conviction and racketeering and sex trafficking convictions in New York.
Get your memes ready. The internet is, as always, broke!
R Kelly watching Diddy enter the prison yard photo.twitter.com/xvBiyUXgXd
— $𝔩𝔞𝔭☃️ (@slvppy) September 17, 2024
#Diddy in prison reading R. Kelly’s correspondence… photo.twitter.com/tvbMAYgWUo
— Big Girl Rocks 💋 (@Biggirlslay) September 17, 2024
Diddy and R Kelly fighting in prison for the top bunk photo.twitter.com/TvOloU8sLg
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) September 17, 2024
“what are you doing here, twin” photo.twitter.com/X77k5Y9pB1
— solo 𖤐 (@ihybochi) September 17, 2024
R. Kelly when he sees Diddy come to join him
photo.twitter.com/9Y8UPPtVZ3— DJ R-Tistic (@DJRTistic) September 17, 2024
Diddy, Weinstein and R. Kelly meeting in the prison cafeteria.
photo.twitter.com/kMPobBfeOk— OxtailGravy Papi (@DeonMims007) September 17, 2024
Diddy and R. Kelly will win prison album of the year 😭 #Diddy photo.twitter.com/fdZsf6sSpn
— Cale (@HUMBLEmecale) September 17, 2024
R. Kelly watching Diddy enter the prison floor on new talent night. foto.twitter.com/ZeRGtTFhtP
— Jay Washington (@MrJayWashington) September 17, 2024
R Kelly and P Diddy on upcoming prison talent show: photo.twitter.com/5I2Pe8CpkU
— Andre Eazy 🍀🇭🇹 (@TheMacNameDre) September 17, 2024
Note that R. Kelly was previously behind bars in Chicago, but was transferred to a medium-security correctional facility in North Carolina in April 2023. by CNN. Diddy’s managers are based in New York.
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What do you think, roommates?