Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs has been hit with yet another graphic drink-spiking sexual assault allegation.
The rapper, 54, is awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges at a notoriously tough jail in Brooklyn, New York, and on top of the slew of cases he is already facing from alleged victims, a woman has now come forward to claim she was sexually assaulted at one of his now-notorious ‘White Parties’, and is now “definitely” pursuing legal action. These exclusive parties were known to attract A-list celebrities and industry elite.
LaTroya Grayson was 23 in 2006 when she says she won a pair of tickets on a radio show to attend a party hosted by Combs in New York. The White Party series, which began in the late 1990s, became one of the most prestigious events in the entertainment industry calendar.
She claimed she travelled from Oklahoma to the bash – with a series of photos she took that night showing her with men including Combs’ personal assistant. These photographs have since become crucial evidence in the developing case.
“I spoke a couple of words to Mary J Blige,” LaTroya told the Daily Mirror about how she believes her drinks were spiked soon after she arrived at the celebrity-packed party. “I was standing by the bathroom, and next thing I know I passed out. I got really, really dizzy to where I fell out… next thing I know, I was in the hospital. I don’t know how I got there. I was going in and out of consciousness – back and forth, in and out. I was still pretty messed up.”
LaTroya said her stomach was later pumped before she was discharged by medics, adding: “I sat on the bench for several hours and they told me I had to leave. But I do believe the hospital called my mom whenever I was there.” Medical experts note that stomach pumping is a common procedure in suspected drink-spiking cases.
“I left with no shoes on. My shirt was kind of ripped. I noticed all my money was taken out of my purse except for like $20. I got robbed for my money. I had just enough to get back to the motel in a cab,” she continued.
She said she felt her private parts hurting and a day after she returned home to Oklahoma was called from an unknown number, with a woman alleging then warning her to stay silent about the events of the night of the party.
“She had all my information and was basically telling me that I couldn’t do anything about it, that Puff Daddy was a famous person and I wouldn’t get anywhere with the issue if I tried to do anything,” LaTroya went on. “I was pretty depressed afterwards, arguing with my boyfriend. I mean, it took a toll on me. I was telling my mom about it and explained to her what happened. I kind of just stuck to myself, really wasn’t talking to too many people.”
LaTroya told the Mirror she was “most definitely” taking legal action against Combs and said she has secured a legal team. Legal experts estimate that such cases can take years to resolve and often involve substantial settlements.
She joins more than 100 people accusing Combs of sexual assaults, all of which he denies. The mounting allegations have already impacted Combs’ business empire, with several brands and partnerships being suspended or terminated.
The case has drawn attention from advocacy groups nationwide, highlighting the ongoing issues of sexual assault and power dynamics in the entertainment industry. Statistics show that only a small percentage of sexual assault cases are reported, making the volume of allegations against Combs particularly significant.
This latest allegation comes as investigators continue to gather evidence and testimonies from other alleged victims, creating what legal experts describe as one of the most extensive cases of its kind in entertainment industry history.
