Sean “Diddy” Combs has denied a new sexual battery allegation as the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department opens an investigation into claims from 2020. The music mogul, already imprisoned on prostitution-related charges, faces potential additional legal repercussions.
In a significant development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has initiated a probe into a sexual battery allegation against the disgraced hip-hop mogul. Combs, who is currently serving a four-year prison sentence in New Jersey, has categorically denied the claims through his legal representatives. The investigation centers on incidents alleged to have occurred in 2020, adding another layer to the multitude of accusations he has faced over the past year.
The new allegation involves a music producer who claims that during a December 2020 photo shoot in Los Angeles, Combs distributed drugs to those present before watching pornography on his phone. According to court documents and media reports, Combs then grabbed a shirt belonging to the late Notorious B.I.G. from a rack, masturbated with it in front of the producer, and after finishing, tossed the soiled garment at him while saying, “Rest in peace, Biggie.” The producer, identified as Jonathan Hay, was reportedly traumatized by the event.
A second incident is alleged to have taken place in March 2021, when Hay was summoned to a meeting under false pretenses. Upon arrival, a hood was placed over his head, and he was forced into a room where Combs accused him of being a “snitch.” Combs then allegedly ordered others to leave and attempted to force Hay to perform oral sex on him while his head was still covered. These claims have been detailed in legal filings and corroborated by multiple news outlets.
In response to the allegations, Combs’ attorney, Jonathan Davis, issued a firm denial. “Let me make it absolutely clear: Mr. Combs categorically denies as false and defamatory all claims that he sexually abused anyone,” Davis stated. He emphasized that Combs looks forward to vindicating himself in court based on admissible evidence rather than media speculation. This stance is consistent with Combs’ previous denials of all sexual misconduct accusations.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that its Special Victims Bureau is in the preliminary stages of investigating the sexual battery allegation. A spokesperson noted that the department received an official police report from the Lago Police Department on November 14, 2025, prompting the launch of the probe. Due to the sensitivity of the case, authorities have declined to release additional details at this time.
Combs’ current legal predicament includes a 50-month prison sentence handed down last month for two counts of transportation for prostitution. Originally set for release in May 2028, his sentence was recently extended by the Bureau of Prisons to June 4, 2028, though the reason for the extension remains unclear. He was convicted in a high-profile New York trial that exposed his involvement in a sex-trafficking operation, though he was acquitted of more severe charges that could have resulted in life imprisonment.
If the Los Angeles investigation leads to criminal charges and a conviction, Combs could face additional years in state prison upon completion of his current federal sentence. This development comes amid dozens of civil lawsuits filed against him by accusers, including underage individuals, alleging drugging, sexual assault, and coercion. The cumulative weight of these cases has severely tarnished his reputation and legacy in the music industry.
The outcome of this latest probe could have far-reaching implications for Combs’ future, potentially delaying any possibility of rehabilitation or return to public life. As the legal process unfolds, the case highlights ongoing issues of power abuse and accountability in the entertainment world, with many watching closely to see how justice is served.
