Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, 54, has been held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, since he was arrested last month following raids at his various homes
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ $61 million Los Angeles mansion has become a tourist hotspot as the rapper remains in custody. The music mogul is facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution, with his trial set for next May.
Diddy, who has strongly denied all allegations, could face additional charges as federal investigators continue their probe. The 54-year-old, accused of over 100 instances of sexual abuse (a mix of criminal and civil suits), was refused bail following his arrest last month.
Currently, Diddy is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York – a jail so infamous that judges often think twice before sending defendants there. The harsh reality of MDC is a stark contrast to Diddy’s lavish LA residence – a 10-bedroom, 13-bathroom mega-mansion located in the affluent Holmby Hills neighborhood.
This star-studded area is home to celebrities like Kylie Jenner and the Playboy mansion, and is rich in Hollywood history. Iconic former residents such as Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe once walked its palm tree-lined streets, maintaining its glamorous appeal to this day.
Diddy’s mansion has become a morbid attraction for tourists, who are flocking to see the site of recent scandalous events, according to Hello!, reports the Mirror.
The rapper’s “European-style” home on South Mapleton Drive, one of the most exclusive streets in the world, was raided by federal agents back in March.
The raid was also extended to Diddy’s other luxurious residence in Miami, Florida, and unearthed allegations of secret “freak-off” parties involving covert filming, sex workers, underage girls, and illegal substances. A grand jury indictment revealed that over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant, three AR-15 rifles, and various drugs were seized.
Diddy was arrested on September 16 ( Image: Getty Images North America)
As per documents previously obtained by The Mirror: “In or about March 2024, during searches of Combs’ residences in Miami, Florida and Los Angeles, California, law enforcement seized various Freak Off supplies, including narcotics and more than 1.000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.”
Last month, it was reported that Diddy was selling the 13,000-square-foot property for $61.5 million, significantly more than the $39 million he paid for it in 2014. The future owner can look forward to a host of luxury features, including a bar, wine cellar, library, gym, indoor sauna, pool, and a “state-of-the-art theatre that can accommodate 35 people.”
The listing boasts: “The stunning grounds feature beautiful lawns, mature trees, formal gardens, a resort-like swimming pool with waterfall and grotto, basketball court, spa house and an outdoor covered loggia with BBQ, bar, and pizza oven.”
The rapper’s LA and Miami homes were raided in March ( Image: Getty Images)
The estate doesn’t just offer a main Colonial-style house but also includes a two-story guest house with its own gym and recording studio. However, only “prequalified clients” will be granted a tour, ensuring privacy from prying eyes.
After Diddy’s arrest, his legal representative Erica Wolff released a statement saying: “As Mr Combs’ legal team has emphasized, he cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a reckless media circus.”
She further told TMZ: “That said, Mr Combs emphatically and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors. He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation.”
