Diddy’s Mounting Legal Woes: Former Stylist Deonte Nash Files Explosive Lawsuit Alleging Decade of Abuse

In a bombshell development just days before his sentencing on federal prostitution convictions, Sean “Diddy” Combs faces yet another civil lawsuit. This time, it’s from his longtime stylist, Deonte Nash, who accuses the hip-hop mogul of subjecting him to years of sexual battery, physical assault, human trafficking, and psychological manipulation during his employment from 2008 to 2018. Nash, who also styled Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and testified against him in his criminal trial earlier this year, claims the abuse turned his dream gig into a “nightmare” that still haunts him today.

The 37-page complaint, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Combs and his label Bad Boy Entertainment, details a pattern of coercion fueled by Diddy’s industry power. Nash alleges he endured “constant unreasonable demands and expectations, forced tests of loyalty and manipulation, sexual harassment and sexual assaults, physical violence and manhandling, labor trafficking, threats of harm, and threats of death.” He further claims the threats persisted even after he left the job, leaving him in ongoing fear for his safety.

Key Allegations in the Lawsuit

Nash’s filing paints a chilling picture of repeated violations, including:

Incident Date/Period
Description

2013 or 2014 (Party)
Diddy allegedly exposed himself to Nash in front of other staff members, approaching him aggressively.

~2014-2015 (Las Vegas Bathroom)
Diddy cornered Nash and pinched his nipples without consent.

2017 (Bad Boy Reunion Tour Party, LA)
Diddy grabbed Nash’s buttocks, squeezed it, and made a sexually charged comment: “You need to be out there slangin’ that dick baby.”

2018 (Fitting with Cassie Ventura, NYC)
Diddy “grinded” on Nash’s genital area, saying, “This is how I make love to my lady,” leaving Nash feeling violated.

Ongoing (2008-2018)
Repeated groping, unwanted sexually charged remarks about Nash’s sexuality (often in front of colleagues), verbal harassment, stalking, and threats like “You’re only alive because I allow it.”

Nash says Diddy fixated on his sexuality, objectifying him and using his influence to silence him through fear of career ruin or physical harm. The suit also accuses Diddy of labor trafficking by controlling Nash’s work and personal life.

Nash’s Trial Testimony and Path to the Lawsuit

Nash’s connection to Diddy isn’t new to the public eye. He testified as a prosecution witness in Diddy’s federal sex-trafficking trial in New York earlier in 2025, where he described jumping on Diddy during a violent altercation to protect Cassie Ventura and witnessing threats against her. During cross-examination, when Diddy’s attorney asked if he was planning a civil suit, Nash replied, “No, I’m focused on getting out of here,” adding that his lawyers were “to protect me.” He claims the subpoena forced him to relive the trauma, empowering him to finally speak out fully.

Nash also wrote a letter to the trial judge urging denial of Diddy’s bail, emphasizing his dangerousness. His attorney, Katie Llamas, told media that Nash “still fears for his safety every day.”

Diddy’s Response and Broader Context

Diddy’s attorney, Xavier Donaldson, fired back swiftly, calling the claims “tabloid-style accusations” that are “insulting not only to Mr. Combs but also to the countless individuals who worked honorably and professionally within his companies.” He reiterated, “In court, the truth will prevail, as it did in his criminal trial: that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone—adult or minor, man or woman. Mr. Combs looks forward to clearing his name again in a court of law where truth matters.”

This lawsuit arrives amid Diddy’s chaotic legal landscape. He was acquitted of racketeering and sex-trafficking charges in his federal trial but convicted on two counts of interstate prostitution, facing sentencing on October 3, 2025—where his team is pushing for time served. Dozens of other civil suits alleging similar abuses remain pending or settled, including Cassie’s high-profile 2023 case. Nash seeks compensatory and punitive damages, plus a jury trial.

Social media is ablaze, with users resurfacing old photos of Nash and Diddy, speculating on more insiders coming forward. One X post from journalist Amber Woods highlighted Nash’s pre-lawsuit letter to the judge as a stark reminder of the risks survivors face.

As Diddy’s empire crumbles under scrutiny, this case could amplify calls for accountability in hip-hop’s power structures. What’s your take—another chapter in a pattern, or isolated opportunism? Share below. 👀