Suge Knight Makes Shocking Claims About P. Diddy in Explosive New Interview

The music world is reeling after Suge Knight, the notorious founder of Death Row Records, made a series of bombshell statements about Sean “P. Diddy” Combs in a recent interview from behind prison walls. Speaking to Chris Cuomo on NewsNation and on his own podcast “Collect Call with Suge Knight,” Knight offered a rare insider’s perspective on Diddy’s recent arrest and the dark culture of the music industry.

Diddy’s Legal Crisis: The Backdrop

Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy and Diddy, is currently being held without bond in federal prison following his arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. Combs has pleaded not guilty, but the case has exploded with multiple lawsuits from accusers, including his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and record producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. The allegations range from sexual assault and drugging to orchestrating bizarre and abusive parties known as “freak offs.”

A video aired by CNN in May showed Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016, further fueling public outrage. Combs apologized on Instagram, but the scandal continues to grow, drawing commentary from some of hip-hop’s most infamous figures.

Suge Knight Speaks Out

Suge Knight, himself serving time for manslaughter, did not hold back. He addressed the current charges against Diddy, the culture of abuse in the industry, and even offered advice for surviving prison. Knight said he doesn’t celebrate anyone’s downfall, especially another Black man, but emphasized that the consequences of Diddy’s actions are far-reaching, impacting not only the accused and accusers but also their children.

Knight warned that prison is a dangerous place, regardless of one’s fame, and that Diddy should avoid being placed on suicide watch, which would strip him of all basic comforts. He even humorously suggested Diddy try the Jewish diet in prison for better meals.

The “Freak Offs” and Industry Abuse

The most disturbing part of the interview came when Knight discussed the so-called “freak offs”—wild, drug-fueled parties described in Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit and the federal indictment. According to prosecutors, Diddy used force, threats, and drugs to coerce victims into extended sex acts, sometimes recording them as blackmail. The parties allegedly involved multiple sex workers, narcotics, and sometimes lasted for days.

Knight claimed this behavior was not unique to Diddy, but was part of a long-standing tradition in the music industry—one learned from older executives and passed down to new generations. He named other industry titans like Clive Davis, Russell Simmons, Andre Harrell, and Jimmy Iovine, suggesting a culture of exploitation and abuse that has persisted for decades. Knight argued that Diddy’s alleged behavior was “learned” from those who mentored him.

Shocking Rituals and Industry Secrets

In a graphic revelation, Knight described bizarre initiation rituals allegedly used in Hollywood, including a so-called “boiled egg test” meant to humiliate and haze aspiring artists. He claimed that even preachers attended Diddy’s infamous parties, and that many in the industry are aware of such practices but choose to look the other way.

Knight also recounted stories of Diddy’s violence, not just toward Cassie Ventura but also toward other women, such as a woman known as “Capricorn.” He claimed settlements were paid to victims not directly by Diddy, but through major record labels, further implicating the industry at large.

Not Just Diddy

Despite the focus on Diddy, Knight repeatedly emphasized that the problem is systemic and that “he’s not the only one.” He called on Diddy to “tell his truth” and expose others, warning that the music industry’s culture of silence and abuse cannot continue unchecked.

Industry Response

Clive Davis, one of the executives named by Knight, vehemently denied the allegations in a statement to Chris Cuomo, calling them “completely fabricated” and “100% false.” Diddy’s legal team, led by attorney Mark Agnifilo, maintains his innocence and has vowed to fight the charges vigorously, with Diddy reportedly planning to testify at trial.

What’s Next?

As Diddy’s legal battle unfolds, the music industry faces a reckoning over decades of alleged abuse, exploitation, and cover-ups. With more insiders like Suge Knight breaking their silence, the pressure is mounting for greater accountability at every level.

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