Fact Check: Has P Diddy Been Arrested by the FBI?

On Monday, there was a new update on the legal problems that rapper and music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing. There was a raid on his homes located in Florida and Los Angeles, which is the latest development in the ongoing issues he is dealing with.

According to law enforcement sources cited by the Associated Press, the raids are connected to accusations of sex-trafficking made by various plaintiffs in recent times.

Combs, who used to be called Puff Daddy, founded Bad Boy Records and won three Grammy Awards. Lately, he has been dealing with several legal issues, including allegations of sexual assault and trafficking in the form of lawsuits.

After the raids that took place on Monday, there were some videos circulating on TikTok that suggested that Combs had been apprehended.

On March 25, 2024, a TikTok was uploaded by a user named ohhwowtv. The video has been watched by 58,700 people and the headline read "FBI Arrests Puff Daddy" which was breaking news.

A blog post shared by enigmamantv on TikTok on March 25, 2024 had gained 125,000 views. The post reported that Diddy was detained by the FBI during a raid.

A blog post made by tasker8033 on TikTok gained 30,700 views after being shared on March 25, 2024. The headline of the post read "P Diddy nabbed by various federal authorities, including Homeland Security, in New York City."

As the accusations against Combs have gained a lot of attention, numerous videos claiming that Sean Combs has been taken into custody have surfaced on TikTok, despite lacking any substantiating proof.

A TikTok user, d.news25, shared a video on March 5, 2024 that has been viewed by 666,900 people. The video is still available online and reports that Diddy was arrested for attempting to escape the country using a private jet.

The latest TikToks, published following authorities' search of the rap icon's residences, are not unique. They don't include any indications or proofs that Combs was detained. Instead, they are made up of recycled clips from other news sources reporting on the search of Combs' real estate in Miami and Los Angeles.

There is no official confirmation from authorities regarding the arrest of Combs.

When asked if Combs had been taken into custody, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) gave Newsweek a statement confirming the events of Monday.

HSI stated that they carried out law enforcement activities today as part of a continuous examination, backed by HSI branches in Los Angeles and Miami, and local law enforcement collaborators.

As we receive more details, we will update you with additional information.

Newsweek has sent an email to media representatives of Combs asking for a comment.

The online videos regarding Combs have been shared without any proof and it seems like no effort was made to collect evidence to back up their allegations.

Recently, Newsweek has found many TikTok videos that contain headlines relating to popular news stories which are unfounded. These videos provide no backing evidence, sources, or references to support their claims.

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There is no proof to back up any of the allegations about Sean Combs being arrested. Law enforcement has not confirmed if Combs was taken into custody during the raids on his properties earlier this week. The TikTok clips that have been circulating on social media do not address the matter in a substantial way. The investigators have announced that they will share more details when they become accessible.

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