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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Mother Sued by Bad Boy Label Co-Founder

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Kirk Burrowes, former co-founder and president of Bad Boy Entertainment, has brought new allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs and his mother, Janice Combs. According to Burrowes, Diddy allegedly seized control of his stake in the record label under duress, which left him homeless and financially destitute. The lawsuit claims that in a 1996 confrontation, Diddy intimidated Burrowes into signing over his 25% shareholder certificate to Diddy's mother, Janice. This act, Burrowes alleges, was not merely an isolated decision but part of a broader scheme orchestrated by Janice to gain full control of the label, utilizing tactics of intimidation and violence alongside financial deception.

The detailed accounts in the lawsuit paint a harrowing picture of the alleged incident. It states that Diddy, along with Kenneth Meiselas, the Bad Boy Entertainment attorney, entered Burrowes’ New York City office wielding a baseball bat. The lawsuit describes the encounter as a violent and coercive one, which led Burrowes to fear for his life, resulting in his involuntary compliance. Despite not being physically present during this alleged confrontation, Janice Combs is accused of being complicit by masterminding the entire plan.

Further details in the legal filings recount the aftermath of this incident, as Burrowes claims he was systematically blacklisted from the music industry. This alleged blacklisting supposedly destroyed his professional reputation and blocked potential business opportunities that could have saved him from financial ruin. Beyond seeking damages for financial losses and the reinstatement of his ownership interest, Burrowes is demanding a forensic audit of Bad Boy Entertainment’s financial records since its inception—an audit that he believes will reveal the extent of his rightful earnings that were withheld.

Burrowes alleges that his dedication and contributions to the label were immense, including investing $100,000 at the company's launch. Despite his efforts, the lawsuit claims Diddy and Janice Combs failed to honor their financial commitments to him, ensuring that he remained in financial hardship. In a particularly personal account, Burrowes underscores his long-standing familial ties to Diddy, noting he is godfather to Diddy's first child, Justin.

This latest lawsuit arises amidst other legal troubles for Diddy, who is currently detained at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center on separate charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. The timing of the lawsuit adds further drama to the ongoing controversies surrounding Diddy and his business dealings. Legal experts suggest that this case could significantly affect the reputation and future of Bad Boy Entertainment, amid calls for transparency and accountability.

The revelations have sparked intense media scrutiny, with public sentiment divided. While some critics view the case with skepticism given its timing, others see it as a long overdue reckoning for alleged misconduct within the music industry. Despite the mounting accusations, Diddy's representatives have thus far not provided any public comment on these specific allegations.

 

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