French Montana, who has been close to Diddy for more than a decade after signing to Bad Boy Records, refused to comment on the recent allegations against the music mogul.
The rapper was seen at Los Angeles International Airport recently. He appeared in good spirits at first, talking about the upcoming Met Gala with paparazzi.
However, when asked about Diddy’s situation, he quickly ended the conversation and walked away without answering.
One of his security guards later asked the cameraman not to include that part, but the exchange had already been streamed live.
French’s decision to avoid speaking comes as he continues to face criticism over his association with controversial figures.
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Last summer, he brought Andrew Tate, an internet personality facing human trafficking charges, on stage during his performance at the Beach Please Festival in Romania.
Tate appeared in the middle of French’s set and was welcomed warmly by the crowd. French announced that they had recorded a podcast together and praised Tate’s popularity in Romania.
He also dedicated a song to him during the event. Tate later encouraged the audience to chant slogans linked to his online movement.
French shared footage from the night on Instagram, calling it a major first for music and streaming. However, fans reacted negatively.
Many said they were embarrassed by the move, while others called it a poor decision to associate with someone facing serious charges.
