Rap mogul Sean « Diddy » Combs received support letters from fellow inmates who credit him with business mentorship programs during his detention on federal sex crimes charges.
Sean « Diddy » Combs turned a page on his past life and inspired inmates through business mentorship programs over the last year while behind bars on federal sex crimes charges.
In letters of support submitted to the court before the disgraced rap mogul is sentenced Friday, Oct. 3, a fellow inmate praised Diddy for his motivational acumen, while an alleged victim denied being « sex trafficked » and forced into prostitution.
A number of alleged victims, including ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, came forward to voice concerns about the potential for a shorter sentence. Cassie wrote that she fled New York out of fear of « swift retribution » at the hands of Diddy or one of his associates.
A jury convicted Diddy in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The « I’ll Be Missing You » rapper was acquitted of his most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Inmate Ho Wen Kwok, known as Miles Guo, had « multiple conversations » with Diddy throughout his time at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn. In a letter submitted to Judge Arun Subramanian, Guo wrote that he had personally witnessed Diddy go through « extreme emotional changes » throughout the case.
« When he first arrived, he was extremely depressed and was going through dark stages », Guo noted. « But now he has found his light again. Because he has seen what this can do to your family and although he fell off, he has climbed back to the top of the mountain again. »
Diddy allegedly asked Guo for assistance creating an « AI platform so that we can help the people. » The Bad Boy Records founder also began a business entrepreneurship course for inmates.
« We have spoken about creating programs to take the youth out of the street and help them with music, sports, and just to find their light », Guo wrote. « Since he found his light, he has spread it and try to shine as bright as he can by sharing it with the unfortunate in MDC by starting a course named ‘Free Game With Diddy.’ »
A mother of an inmate, Maribel Flaquer, told the judge that Diddy had a « life-changing » positive influence on her son Raymond.
« To see my son find hope, guidance, and a new sense of responsibility has been a blessing », Flaquer wrote. « I am so thankful to Diddy for taking the time to pour wisdom into him and for helping him realize that his life is not over – that he can still create a bright future. »
She added, « I truly believe this experience and Diddy’s mentorship have changed the trajectory of Raymond’s life. I am forever grateful for the inspiration, encouragement, and belief he has given my son.
