Diddy ‘Launching a Comeback’ Isn’t Going to Happen, Senior Music Executive Alleges
After a high-profile criminal trial that concluded in July 2025, hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of the most severe charges: racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The jury found him guilty on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines to engage in prostitution. A judge denied him bail both before and after the verdict. For now, he remains incarcerated at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center as he waits for sentencing. Post-trial, his lead attorney mentioned that Combs might have aspirations to get back into the music world. But a senior music executive can’t see Combs’ “comeback” really happening.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs might have a hard time ‘launching a comeback’ post-trial, according to an executive
Since his July 2025 conviction on two counts of violating the Mann Act, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been adjusting to life behind bars at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center while awaiting his October sentencing. Despite the high-profile nature of his case and the court’s refusal to grant bail, Combs has reportedly embraced a more structured, rehabilitative routine. Sources close to the music mogul say he is participating in counseling sessions focused on accountability and healthy relationship dynamics. His legal team also mentioned how Combs hopes to become an advocate for domestic violence moving forward.
Additionally, his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, noted how Combs might hope to one day get back into music. While Combs is focusing heavily on reuniting with his family, his long-term goals likely involve returning to the industry that made him famous. Unfortunately, some insiders, including a music executive, don’t view this as a real possibility.
“He genuinely thinks he’s coming back stronger,” a source alleged to RadarOnline. “But no one with a decent reputation wants anything to do with him now. He is totally deluded if he thinks he is going to stroll out of jail and back into the recording studios and boardrooms he once dominated. … Not one big-name producer in the industry will want to work with him, and no entrepreneur will want to get tied up with him.”
“It’s delusional,” a senior music executive said. “He keeps talking about launching a comeback, but there’s no comeback to make.” They added that Combs’ brand has become “radioactive” with artists and companies wanting nothing to do with him.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lead attorney said Combs hopes to head back to Madison Square Garden to perform
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, spoke to CBS News about Combs’ next steps.
“He wants people to know that he has reflected on the blessings that he’s been given, on the imperfections that I think he sees in himself,” Agnifilo said. “I think he wants to get out of jail, reestablish a loving, present relationship with all of his seven children. He wants to take care of his mother.”
As for music and business, Agnifilo said Combs will likely always strive to do “something exceptional” with his career.
“One thing he said — he said he’s going to be back in Madison Square Garden,” the attorney added. ” … I guess being on stage. And I said I’ll be there.”
Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura’s lawyer doesn’t think the mogul should become a domestic violence advocate
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro, didn’t speak on Combs’ desire to pursue music once more. But she confirmed his plans to become a domestic violence advocate.
“The idea is that he would work with programs and be able to go in and talk to people, talk to youth, talk to others about the issue in a proactive way, and be an advocate for this,” Shapiro said, according to Business Insider. “And sometimes, people like him can be the best spokesperson to try to help.”
Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, clapped back at the claims. “This is utterly preposterous,” Wigdor told Rolling Stone.
How to get help: In the U.S., call the RAINN National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
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