Will Smith has requested individuals cease posting memes on social media that align him with Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying he hasn’t been anyplace close to the controversial music mogul.
The Oscar-winning actor was talking onstage Thursday in San Diego, California, when he referred to his identify being related to that of Combs, who’s presently awaiting trial on prices of intercourse trafficking, racketeering and transportation to interact in prostitution, all of which he denies.
News.com.au reports on a video obtained by TMZ that noticed Smith telling his viewers: “I been seein’ y’all memes and stuff. I see the memes. A few of that stuff is humorous, a few of it’s humorous… I simply wanna say this very clearly: I don’t have s**t to do with Puffy, so that you all can cease all them memes. Y’all can cease all of that bulls**t. I ain’t been nowhere close to no rattling ‘Freak Off.’”
He reiterated: “I ain’t been nowhere close to that man, ain’t did none of that silly s**t.”
Smith was referring to allegations that Combs had hosted ‘Freak Off’ events – days-long intercourse events involving a number of intercourse staff. The Males in Black star was beforehand photographed partying with Combs within the early 2000s, together with dozens of different high-profile figures.
Since Combs was charged, there was hypothesis relating to his shut affiliation with different well-known names. Tony Buzbee, lawyer for as much as 120 of Combs’ alleged victims in separate civil fits, has alleged that he has information of different stars — moreover Diddy — who partook within the intercourse crimes.
This week noticed Combs’ former collaborator Jay-Z develop into the topic of a civil lawsuit, alleging he participated within the rape of a 13-year-old lady alongside Combs at an awards after-party in 2000. Jay-Z has denied the allegations and filed to dismiss the lawsuit.
Combs is ready to face trial for his federal case on Could 5. He has denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not responsible.
