Shaun ‘Puff Daddy’ Combs’ Music Streams Surge After ⁤Arrest

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American hip-hop star Shaun ‘Puff Daddy’⁣ Combs ⁣has seen a significant increase in music streams following his arrest on charges ​of prostitution. According to music market research ⁤firm Luminate, Combs’ music streams rose ⁢by 18.3% in⁤ the week after his arrest on⁢ September 16th compared ‍to the previous week.

This phenomenon is not uncommon in ​the United ⁣States, where a singer’s music​ often experiences a surge in​ streaming ​after being involved in ⁤a social controversy. A similar trend was ⁣observed with R&B singer ‍R. Kelly, whose ⁢streaming nearly doubled after he was accused of sexually assaulting women in 2021 and 2022.

Combs ⁢is currently being​ held in​ federal⁢ custody in Brooklyn,​ New York, facing⁤ charges of prostitution and racketeering. He‍ is‌ accused of using his fame to coerce women into sexual misconduct ​as part of a prostitution and criminal enterprise scheme, and‌ of using his businesses to coerce women and men into sexual performances.

Prosecutors allege that Combs has been running a criminal organization to exploit women⁣ for at least 16 years. Additionally, he is⁣ being sued in a civil lawsuit for sexual assault by Joy Dickerson-Neal, a ​woman who appeared in ⁢one of his past music videos.

Combs is the founder of Bad‌ Boy‌ Records, a​ prominent label in East Coast hip-hop. He has ⁣expanded his business into various areas, including clothing and ⁣alcohol, amassing‍ a significant fortune. However, his net⁤ worth has decreased to approximately $400 million as of June, according to Forbes.