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P Diddy: The Rise and Fall

Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who denies criminal allegations of sexual offences. She meets some of his inner circle to find out about him and the charges.

For decades, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs shaped music, fashion, TV and wider culture - an undeniable force who built an empire from the ground up. But now, he has denied criminal allegations of sexual offences and faces an upcoming trial in May.

Since he was indicted, dozens of lawsuits have accused Mr Combs of using his power to drug, assault, intimidate and silence people, all of which he has strongly denied.

Yinka Bokinni explores how Sean Combs – aka P Diddy, Puff Daddy, Puffy, Brother Love - has gone from being the world’s biggest hip-hop mogul to haemorrhaging friends and fans in a matter of months.

Yinka maps his extraordinary success and influence, and his far-reaching impact on music, fashion and culture - while meeting those close to him to understand what may have led to this very public disgrace.

She explores how this case has been a significant topic of conversation across the press and social media - with constant speculation and, sometimes, rumour. Taking nothing at face value, Yinka unpacks the interplay of power, money, corruption and sexism which underpins this story.

Holding a mirror up to society, Yinka examines how Combs made it to the top and what some may have turned a blind eye to along the way. Speaking to some of Combs's inner circle, and biggest critics, Yinka finds out what they think about him. She also asks why so many are only speaking out now.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Yinka Bokinni
Interviewed Guest Lisa Bloom
Interviewed Guest Shayna Marie
Interviewed Guest Roger Bonds
Interviewed Guest Gene Deal
Interviewed Guest Amy Debois
Interviewed Guest Melvin Coleman
Interviewed Guest Precious Muir
Director of photography Geoffrey Sentamu
Producer Eddie Hutton-Mills
Producer Amelia Ellis
Director Eddie Hutton-Mills
Production Manager Lauren Armstrong
Editor Chris Johnson
Editor Sam McCulkin
Editor Niels Bellinger
Executive Producer Rachel Harvie
Executive Producer David Dehaney
Production Company Proper Content Ltd

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