Diddy Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations in Lawsuit Filed by Former Fashion Student

In a new lawsuit filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs, a former student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, April Lampros, has accused the music mogul of multiple sexual assaults beginning in the mid-1990s. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Lampros claims that the assaults started shortly after they met in New York City when Diddy offered to mentor her in the fashion industry.

Lampros alleges that in 1995, Diddy showered her with gifts and flowers before meeting her at a SoHo bar, where he plied her with alcohol. She describes feeling increasingly ill and disoriented as Diddy allegedly began to force himself on her at his room in the Millennium Hotel. She recalls waking up the next morning “nude, sore, and confused.”

Months later, Diddy reportedly resumed contact, promising access to music industry events. Despite the initial trauma, Lampros says she gave him a second chance, believing his assurances. However, during another encounter, she alleges he forced her to perform oral sex on him in a parking garage, witnessed by a garage attendant who Diddy disregarded.

Lampros claims that Diddy’s behavior became increasingly aggressive when she rejected further advances. She describes his threats to blacklist her in the industry, adopting a “mobster persona.” In 1996, Diddy allegedly coerced her into his apartment, introduced her to Kim Porter, and forced her to take ecstasy before demanding she have sex with Porter while he watched. Lampros states that Diddy raped her again during this encounter.

The alleged incidents continued until Lampros ended their interactions in 1998. She claims that Kim Porter later falsely accused her of attempting to poison her, leading to Lampros’ firing from her restaurant job due to Diddy’s influence.

In a chance meeting in Rockefeller Center around 2000 or early 2001, Lampros alleges that Diddy, then dating Jennifer Lopez, visited her apartment and violently attempted to assault her again, but she managed to fend him off. More recently, in 2023, Lampros claims to have learned that Diddy recorded one of their sexual encounters without her consent and has shown the video to multiple people.

Lampros is suing Diddy for sexual assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit also names Bad Boy Records, Arista, and Sony Music Entertainment as defendants, accusing them of enabling Diddy’s alleged misconduct.

The allegations add to a series of legal troubles for Diddy, raising serious questions about his conduct and the responsibility of the companies that have supported his career. Neither Diddy nor his representatives have commented on the latest lawsuit at this time.