Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arranged for a Miami nightclub to pay a $100,000 appearance fee in cash to a company named after his mother months before his arrest on federal charges, according to a recent report. This detail emerges as Combs serves a prison sentence following his conviction in a high-profile sex trafficking trial.
In May 2023, Diddy made a paid appearance at the M2 nightclub in Miami during a Formula 1 Race Week kickoff party. The contract for the event stipulated that the $100,000 fee be paid in two cash installments to ‘Janice Combs Music Holdings Inc.,’ a company named after his then-84-year-old mother. This arrangement, which required payment ‘via cash pursuant to written directions,’ occurred nearly a year before Combs faced significant legal scrutiny.
By March 2024, the FBI raided Combs’ home as he confronted multiple civil lawsuits alleging misconduct. The cash payment detail sheds light on his financial dealings during a period when he was under growing legal pressure. It underscores the precautions he may have taken as his public and legal troubles intensified.
The legal proceedings escalated in September 2024 when Combs was indicted on federal charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. These charges stemmed from a broader investigation into allegations that had been mounting since late 2023. The indictment marked a turning point, moving the case from civil suits to criminal prosecution.
In July 2025, after a highly publicized trial, a jury found Combs not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges but guilty on two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution. He was sentenced to four years and two months in prison, along with a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release. The verdict concluded one of the most watched celebrity trials in recent years.
Currently, Combs is serving his sentence at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution in New Jersey. He has also settled several civil suits out of court, including a notable $20 million settlement with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. These resolutions have aimed to address some of the financial and personal claims against him.
The revelation of the $100,000 cash payment adds a new layer to the financial narrative surrounding Combs’ activities before his arrest. It highlights the complex web of transactions and entities involved in his business dealings during that time. As Combs serves his prison term, this report contributes to the ongoing public understanding of his fall from grace.
Looking ahead, Combs’ legal team has not commented on the cash payment details, and he remains incarcerated with supervised release pending after his sentence. The story continues to resonate in entertainment and legal circles, illustrating the intersections of celebrity, finance, and justice.
