Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Diddy's Ex-Assistant Details Drug Purchases, Party Preparations
Brendan Paul, who used to work for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, told the court he bought drugs like marijuana and ketamine for Combs.
He also set up hotel rooms with things like lubricant for parties.
Paul was arrested with cocaine, but said he found it while cleaning.
Combs is accused of serious crimes, and his lawyers say all the sexual activity was agreed upon.
Diddy's former assistant, Brendan Paul, testified about buying drugs and preparing hotel rooms for parties.
Paul stated he purchased marijuana, ketamine, and possibly Xanax for Combs during his employment.
Paul described setting up hotel rooms with items like lubricant, liquor, and a Gucci pouch for parties known as 'wild king nights'.
Paul was arrested for cocaine possession at the airport in March 2024, but claimed to have found it while cleaning Combs' room.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and his lawyers assert that any sexual activity was consensual.
- Who
- Brendan Paul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and the jury.
- What
- Brendan Paul testified about buying drugs and setting up hotel rooms for Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
- When
- The events occurred between late 2022 and March 2024, and the testimony was given on a Friday.
- Where
- Events occurred at various locations, including hotels and Miami-Opa Locka airport, and the testimony was given in court.
- Why
- The testimony is part of the prosecution's attempt to prove a racketeering conspiracy against Combs.
Prosecution
Defense
Consensual Sexual Activity
Prosecution
Combs pressured women into sexual acts with male sex workers.
Defense
All sexual activity was consensual, according to Combs' lawyers.
- Defendant
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs
- Assistant
- Brendan Paul
- Charges
- Racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking
- Drug Purchases
- ~$4,200 marijuana, hundreds of dollars ketamine
- Location of Arrest
- Miami-Opa Locka airport
- Plea
- Not guilty
