Elon Musk has found himself in the spotlight once again, not for his business ventures, but for his connection with music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
According to a new book by Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, Musk has openly talked about his friendship with Combs, despite the rapper being embroiled in serious legal battles.
Musk’s Admiration for Combs
The book, Character Limit, claims that Musk, 53, referred to Combs as a “good friend” in private texts with another CEO.
Their relationship became a topic of concern when Musk posted about allegations against Combs, including claims of sexual abuse involving a minor.
Combs, 54, is currently facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, but he has pleaded not guilty.
Combs’ Legal Troubles and Musk’s Response
Combs’ legal woes deepened after a class action lawsuit alleged sexual abuse spanning decades, with some of the victims being underage.
Musk, who quoted a DailyMail.com article regarding these allegations, publicly questioned how many people in the music industry knew about the accusations.
Yet, despite these controversies, Musk’s financial link to Combs is undeniable.
Combs’ Investment in Musk’s Twitter Takeover
In 2021, Combs reportedly invested $10 million into Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter (now known as X).
Their business relationship was further highlighted when the two were seen together at a Dave Chappelle show in May 2022, as well as at Kanye West’s Donda 2 event earlier that year.
Musk Boasts About the Friendship
According to Conger and Mac, Musk didn’t shy away from boasting about his friendship with Combs, especially during a conversation with Revolt CEO Detavio Samuels.
When Samuels raised concerns about racism on the X platform, Musk responded by saying, “I don’t know if you know this, but Puff is an investor in Twitter.
He’s a good friend of mine. We text a lot.”
Combs’ Empire of Alleged Crimes
While Musk has defended his connection with Combs, the music mogul’s legal troubles have only escalated.
Prosecutors accuse Combs of leading an empire of sexual crimes, with reports of drug-induced “Freak Offs” involving both female victims and male sex workers.
Additionally, the indictment details years of coercion, blackmail, and violence, including an assault on Combs’ former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
Class Action Lawsuit Expands the Allegations
This week, Combs faced yet another legal blow when 120 victims came forward in a class action lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse over the course of 25 years.
Among the victims are several underage individuals, including a nine-year-old boy.
What’s Next for Musk and Combs?
As Combs awaits trial, currently held in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, the scrutiny on his relationship with Musk continues to intensify.
With both public figures under fire for different reasons, questions linger about how much their friendship and business ties will affect their reputations in the long run.