Biggie’s Son Sues Over Diddy Assault Allegations

Music ​executive Jonathan Hay is facing a defamation countersuit from ​Sean ⁣”Diddy” Combs’ former associate, Andre Wallace, stemming from allegations made against ⁤Combs. Wallace alleges that Hay ‌fabricated‌ a story about being⁢ sexually assaulted ⁤by ⁤Combs to explain why Hay’s film, “Big Poppa,” flopped in August 2020. Wallace claims Hay was “irate” at this decision adn later created the ​false narrative.

“The statements constitute defamation,” writes Wallace’s attorney, jeremiah Reynolds of Eisner LLP. “As a direct and proximate result,Wallace has‌ suffered general and ⁢special damages,including loss of professional opportunities,humiliation and mental‌ anguish.”

wallace’s defamation claims are specifically focused on a YouTube video published ⁤in October, where Hay detailed his accusations. This is because legal filings are generally protected‍ from ⁤slander liability under the⁤ principle of litigation privilege. ⁣The lawsuit does not target Hay’s ‍initial sexual assault lawsuit itself.

Hay revealed his identity in ​the October video, ⁣titled “jonathan⁤ Hay Details EXACTLY What Happen When ⁤Diddy A$$AULTED Him, ⁤Forced to S*CK D*CK⁣ & VlOLATED!” While​ Hay’s‌ assault lawsuit was initially filed ​anonymously.

Hay declined to comment on the countersuit when contacted by‌ Billboard on ⁣Friday (Nov. 14), but⁤ confirmed he has filed ‌a police report ⁣in addition to the ongoing civil ⁣lawsuit against⁤ combs and Wallace.

Representatives for Combs did not promptly respond to a request for comment. ‌Combs is currently serving ​a prison sentence for ‍arranging drug-fueled sex‍ marathons involving his girlfriends and ⁤male escorts,though he was acquitted of more serious​ sex-trafficking and racketeering charges following⁤ a⁢ high-profile trial this summer.