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LeBron James: Conservative Haters Attack Sports Icon; Barraged With Diddy-Related Allegations

BY Edwin Lamptey November 26, 2024 10:04 PM EDT

Basketball icon, LeBron James, recently announced a break from social media, especially X, after speaking out against the constant negativity in the sports media world.

He reportedly retweeted a message from Rick Kleiman about the topic, later letting followers know that he’s temporarily going offline.

“And with that said I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care,” the NBA superstar shared.

This prompted varied responses that sought to connect him to the scandal involving music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and many of them appeared to have come from more conservative individuals.

Likely, LeBron James isn’t worried about any of that, as he has other pressing extracurricular matters to attend off the court, such as a lawsuit against him and Netflix for alleged copyright infringement. 

A section of social media fans argues that a possible cause for this social media break is recent teasing about how much he spends on his body.

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In other news, Janice, the mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has come forward to express her thoughts regarding the serious allegations against her son.

The 54-year-old music executive is facing several charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and facilitating transportation for prostitution. At present, he remains in custody as he awaits his upcoming trial.

“It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies,” Janice shared in a statement through her legal team, the Law Office of Natalie G. Figgers.

“To bear witness what seems to be like a public lynching of my son before he has had the opportunity to prove his innocence is a pain too unbearable to put into words,” she continued. “Like every human being, my son deserves to have his day in court, to finally share his side, and to prove his innocence.”

Janice acknowledged that her son, like anyone else, has made errors in judgment and pointed to video evidence of his altercation with his former partner, Cassie.

READ ALSO: Jay-Z Caught In 50-Cent’s Crossfire Amid Diddy Woes

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