Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial has featured an A-list roster of name drops, from former President Barack Obama to actor Michael B. Jordan.

Diddy’s trial featured mentions of Kanye West, Michael B. Jordan and other stars as jury selection began in federal court

The music mogul’s sex-trafficking trial started with jury selection on May 5, with several celebrities, including Kanye West and Kid Cudi, being name-dropped.

Cassie’s explosive testimony in Diddy’s abuse trial names A-listers from Kanye to Drake, revealing disturbing details about alleged “freak-offs” and a long list of entangled celebrities.

This week on Rooted in Progress, we take a deep dive into the legal firestorm surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs as his high-profile sex-trafficking trial unfolds.

Sean “Diddy” Combs had just released a new album and was granted the key to New York City when he was accused of abuse and violence in a startling 2023 civil lawsuit from his former girlfriend.

During the sex trafficking trial, Diddy accused former girlfriend Cassie Ventura of an affair with Michael B. Jordan, sparking major industry buzz.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorney, Teny Geragos, insisted that the allegations against the music mogul do not involve sex trafficking but rather stem from personal, consensual relationships during opening statements in Diddy's sex trafficking trial.

Sean “Diddy” Combs made his music industry debut in the early 1990s and has racked up a long list of collaborators and famous friends. Over the years, Diddy used his power in the industry to create longtime relationships with various rappers.

Diddy sat motionless as federal prosecutors revealed graphic allegations against him at the trial’s opening, calling it "just the tip of the iceberg."