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Ja Rule Defends Diddy Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuits

BY JO Mensah March 7, 2024 9:00 PM EDT
Ja Rule and Diddy
Ja Rule and Diddy Photo source: @jarule, @diddy

Ja Rule has come to the defense of Diddy in the wake of lawsuits which have rocked the rapper in the past few months.

The music industry has been rocked by additional allegations against the Bad Boy Records founder, starting from Cassie’s own in November 2023.

The most recent accusation comes from producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who alleges that Diddy engaged in sexual misconduct towards him. These allegations have caused a rift within the hip-hop community, with some supporting Diddy and others expressing concern for the alleged victims.

Cassie’s initial lawsuit, which accused Diddy of rape and assault, was settled for an undisclosed sum, but not before sparking a broader conversation about misconduct in the music industry.

Since then, at least five other sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against Diddy. In a separate case, another woman accused Diddy of raping her when she was 17 years old. These allegations paint a troubling picture of a pattern of behavior that has left many in the community feeling betrayed and conflicted.

Rodney Jones’ lawsuit adds to Diddy’s mounting legal challenges. Jones accuses Diddy and his son Justin of covering up their alleged involvement in a 2022 shooting incident. Furthermore, Jones’ legal action includes claims of harassment and participation in a shooting at a recording studio. The details of Jones’ allegations against Diddy are alarming, involving claims of groping and other forms of sexual misconduct.

Despite the gravity of these accusations, Diddy has found support among his peers.

During an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Ja Rule expressed sympathy for Diddy and the alleged victims.

Unlike Ja Rule, 50 Cent is trolling Diddy

Meanwhile, 50 recently took his feud with Diddy to a new level as he mocked the latter over a recent sexual assault lawsuit filed by a producer who worked with him.

In a series of since-deleted Instagram posts, the G-Unit rapper screenshotted a headline about the lawsuit, which also got Usher and Meek Mill trending, and wrote:

“Aww shit, I’m on the floor dead somebody bring me back to life.” He also said: “Maybe this is a big misunderstanding. I just don’t go to the man’s parties. This is just not my kinda vibe.”

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