In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard team members Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis, and Damien Scott take an in-depth look at the controversy surrounding the charges against Diddy, his arrest, and how the world has reacted to it. The trio also discusses why Tyla & Tems aren't categorized as Afrobeats artists, Lil Wayne's comment on his Super Bowl snub, and more.
Trevor Anderson:
I mean, this is a federal raid, folks. The FBI raided two of their homes. This is something that's been in the works for a long time. This had to be planned for months, if not years.
Damien Scott:
You can't be mad at an artist for wanting his art to be accepted. You can never be mad at that.
Kyle Denis:
I can't recall another artist in recent memory who has uploaded a video and said, “It breaks my heart that I wasn't chosen.” What is that?
Carl Lamarre:
Hey, what's up, guys? Welcome to a new episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered.' Gentlemen.
Damien Scott:
Welcome back.
Trevor Anderson:
What's happening.
Kyle Denis:
That is good.
Trevor Anderson:
It feels like the season premiere or something. As if everyone has already returned, as if their vacations have already ended.
Carl Lamarre:
It's like season two, right? Well, I'd like to start the show off with something light, you know, but we're going to get into trouble.
Damien Scott:
You brought negativity with you.
Carl Lamarre:
Sadly, man. I was on an island when I heard this news, so Mr. Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. According to Billboard.com, “Federal prosecutors on Tuesday unsealed a criminal indictment against Sean 'Diddy' Combs on widespread allegations of sexual abuse, accusing the once-powerful rapper, producer and music executive of running a racketeering conspiracy that included sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson and bribery.”
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