The latest wave of lawsuits against hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is raising serious concerns, with multiple accusers coming forward to share disturbing allegations that date back to the early 2000s. Among these is a particularly shocking claim about the night of the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), a night now associated not only with the star-studded festivities but also with accusations of sexual assault and misconduct.

The event, which was attended by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, saw Diddy and Jennifer Lopez—who was dating him at the time—caught up in what would later become a very tense moment in their relationship. Photos recently surfaced from the afterparty at the Lotus nightclub in New York, showing the couple engaged in a heated argument in front of an audience of celebrities. Sources close to the situation suggest that this altercation may have been more than just a lovers’ spat, and that it could be linked to a series of disturbing events involving Diddy that would later contribute to the end of their relationship in 2001.

While Jennifer Lopez was not named in the lawsuits, the timing of these allegations has ignited speculation about her possible knowledge of Diddy’s alleged wrongdoings. At a recent event, Lopez was approached by a fan who directly asked her about Diddy’s ongoing legal issues. Her abrupt departure without comment only added fuel to the fire, leading some to believe she might have been aware of the darker side of her ex-boyfriend’s behavior. This silence has left fans questioning whether she had been subjected to similar misconduct during their relationship.

The lawsuits against Diddy now include new claims from multiple women and men who accuse the mogul of sexual assault, some of which reportedly occurred in the same timeframe as the VMAs. One particularly disturbing suit, filed in New York federal court, alleges that Diddy drugged and assaulted a woman who was attempting to sneak into the VMAs in 2000. According to the lawsuit, the woman was led to a private residence by Diddy’s driver, where she was drugged, disoriented, and eventually sexually assaulted by Diddy and another unnamed male celebrity.

Adding to the weight of these new allegations, another suit accuses Diddy of assaulting a young aspiring musician in 2008. This lawsuit also claims that Diddy used his influence in the music industry to coerce the victim into compromising situations. The accusations of manipulation and abuse of power are consistent with other reports of Diddy exploiting aspiring artists, particularly those auditioning for his reality TV show, Making the Band.

Diddy has denied all allegations, with his legal team dismissing the claims as attempts to gain publicity. In a statement to Variety, his representatives asserted that the lawsuits are baseless and that Diddy has never assaulted anyone, man or woman. The statement also criticized the lawyer behind the lawsuits, Tony Busby, for using the media to amplify the accusations and to secure further clients.

However, the mounting legal pressures and the resurfacing of disturbing footage are not helping Diddy’s case. In particular, a video from 2003, which resurfaced on social media, has sparked outrage. In the clip, Diddy is seen enthusiastically inviting actress D. Chase, known for her role in The Ring, to an afterparty. While the interaction appeared innocent at the time, some now view it as problematic in light of the ongoing allegations.

These lawsuits and the videos are just the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Diddy, and public opinion is rapidly shifting. Social media has erupted with criticism, with many questioning how such behavior went unchecked for so long. Fans have called for accountability, with many demanding that Diddy face consequences for his alleged actions.

The legal battles are far from over. As attorney Tony Busby has made it clear, he plans to file up to 120 lawsuits against Diddy over the next several months, as more victims come forward. The spotlight is now on Diddy, and with each new revelation, the question remains: how long can he continue to evade the full extent of the consequences?