According to the latest court documents, Sean “Diddy” Combs has allegedly not paid his law firm in months
Sean “Diddy” Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, is embroiled in another scandal, this time involving his lawyers. Following months of representation, the former music mogul, who was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering in 2025 but convicted on two prostitution-related transportation charges, has allegedly failed to pay his attorneys’ legal fees, resulting in those representing him asking to withdraw from the case. The affair has allegedly gone on for several months, with the dispute centred around a disagreement over fees.
Allegations came to light following accusations by singer and former partner Cassie Ventura in a November 2023 civil lawsuit, which accused Combs of physical abuse, sexual violence and coercion. The case was later extensively documented in a Netflix documentary and vehemently denied by the No Way Out rapper.
Diddy’s Lawyers ask to quit
Three attorneys from Sher Tremonte LLP filed a federal-court motion asking for permission to withdraw from representing Sean Combs in the rapper’s $100 million defamation case against Nexstar Media, attorney Ariel Mitchell and Courtney Burgess.
Representatives from Sher Tremonte say that “Mr. Combs has not paid Sher Tremonte anything for over six months,” and that he “has declined to make himself available for timely, substantive, and direct communications about his cases for over four months,” further straining their working relationship.
Important context
In 2023, Combs settled a civil lawsuit brought by singer and former partner Cassie Ventura against the Bad Boy Records CEO for an undisclosed amount, which she later testified was $20 million during his 2025 criminal trial.
Combs disputes billing
Court documents show that the lawyers claim Combs owes a “substantial balance” and that he has not made himself available for several months, claiming their professional relationship has now broken down. They also allege that his lack of cooperation has made their representation “unreasonably difficult.” Combs says he decided to switch lawyers because they were overcharging him and billing him for work he hadn’t approved. However, his representation must seek the court’s permission before stepping aside.
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