Trigger Warning: This article contains themes of sexual abuse that some readers may find distressing.
Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight has made explosive allegations about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Justin Bieber in a recent prison call interview with Michael Franzese. The YouTube interview, which contained alarming claims about the abuse of young musicians, has rocked the music industry. Speaking from behind bars, Knight didn’t mince words when discussing what he described as “the saddest thing in the world” regarding Diddy’s alleged treatment of Bieber.
“The question of the drugs and the stuff that he allowed these grown men to do to this little boy is unhealthy and is fucked up,” Knight stated bluntly during the interview. The former music executive painted a troubling picture of what he claims to have been “romantic vacations” involving Bieber and older men from the industry. “I mean he had grown men who would take Justin Bieber. A grown man takes Justin Bieber when he was young, to a vacation, a romantic vacation. Showing pictures on Instagram with no women, nobody else, but a grown, successful man and this little kid,” Knight alleged.
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β Greg Simmons (@Baldstah) November 13, 2024
The interview took an even darker turn when Knight suggested that these trips weren’t innocent getaways. He claimed that the questionable activities that allegedly occurred on those “romantic islands” were the real issue, not the holidays themselves. He argued that there were no wives or partners present when it all occurred. Knight’s accusations didn’t stop there. Knight expressed frustration with industry figures like Snoop Dogg and Usher for remaining silent on the matter. “Not one person” was unaware of what was happening, Knight claimed, yet they chose to remain quiet.
Suge Knight speaks about Diddy’s celebrity friends not speaking out and claims a young Justin Bieber was taken on romantic vacations by a grown, successful man. (π₯ Michael Franzese/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/oJRdxrqD1V
β The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) November 13, 2024
The former Death Row CEO suggested that Bieber’s modest background may have made him particularly vulnerable, saying, “This wouldn’t have happened if Justin Bieber came from a wealthy family.”Β Justin Bieber pretty much came from a poor family. But the young man was so talented that he could have been bigger than Michael Jackson,” as per The Express Tribune .
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β kira πΎ (@kirawontmiss) September 21, 2024
These accusations are being made at a time when Diddy is already involved in several scandals and has some major legal troubles. The Bad Boy Records founder was recently charged with multiple counts, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, charges to which he has pleaded not guilty. The interview also touched on what Knight describes as systemic issues within the music industry. According to him, the introduction of more powerful drugs typically followed the exploitation. He clarified that his musicians initially only smoked marijuana, but that the exploitation started when they switched to cocaine after signing to other firms.
Knight’s remarks come at a time when the music industry is under scrutiny. His interview has spurred new discussions about how issues like exploitation and authority appear in the industry, particularly concerning young musicians from challenging backgrounds. However, it’s crucial to keep in mind that Knight is now serving a 28-year sentence for manslaughter, and none of the individuals he has blamed have been charged in connection with these allegations, as per Rolling Stone .
If you are being subjected to sexual assault, or know of anyone who is, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673).