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On July 2, 2025, a jury in New York voted in a split decision in the trial involving Sean Combs aka Diddy. He was found guilty of two counts of transporting persons in aid of prostitution but given a sentence in the much-heated racketeering and s*x-trafficking fronts.
This outcome amounts up to ten years of jail time for Combs, who has been scheduled to be sentenced in October. It also stimulated a flow of responses from celebrities, each of whom expressed various opinions on justice, authority, and defense of victims.
Kesha affirms her belief in Cassie’s testimony
After the verdict, singer Kesha took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her full support for Cassie Ventura.
She wrote, “Cassie, I believe you. I love you. Your strength is a beacon for every survivor.”
Kesha has spoken publicly about her abuse battle and even changed the lyrics of her song “TiK ToK” during a 2024 performance to say “F*ck P. Diddy.” Her message underlines how personal experience can shape public solidarity in high-profile cases.
Aubrey O’Day describes feeling physically ill
Former Danity Kane member Aubrey O’Day watched the verdict live on Instagram and said it “made me physically ill.” She added used Instagram stories, to post the following:
“Cassie probably feels so horrible. I’m gonna vomit.”
O’Day’s reaction points to the emotional toll that courtroom setbacks can take on people who know the accused personally. She has worked with Diddy in the past and used her platform to underline how hard it is for survivors when juries reject some charges.
Rosie O’Donnell questions the jury’s understanding of consent
Actress and host Rosie O’Donnell took to Instagram to criticize the jury’s decision; calling the verdict “a f—king joke.” She argued that jurors failed to grasp how power and coercion affect true consent.
O’Donnell’s post emphasized that when someone threatens or controls another person, any agreement to comply isn’t freely given. Her blunt words reflect broader debates about how legal systems interpret complicated relationship dynamics.
50 Cent reacts with sarcasm
Rapper 50 Cent, a longtime rival of Diddy, responded with a mocking tone on Instagram:
“Diddy beat the Rico, that boy a bad man!”
He compared Combs to mobster John Gotti and referred to plans for a Netflix docuseries on the trial.
Yung Miami shares a cryptic message
Yung Miami, who briefly dated Diddy, posted “11:11” with heart emojis on social media after the verdict. Followers noted that 11:11 is often seen as a sign of hope or wishes coming true.
She has not explained the post, but her use of a private symbol suggests mixed feelings perhaps neither full support nor outright criticism. Her silence on the matter leaves room for interpretation and shows how some figures choose discretion over public statements.
What these reactions tell us
The fact that some people are rooting so hard to support Cassie and others are focused on criticizing the jury is evidence of how individuals perceived the result.
In the coming months, as Combs waits to be sentenced, these voices heard by hundreds of thousands of followers will be used to discuss power, consent, and responsibility in high-profile cases.
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