In a shocking new lawsuit, a Florida man claims he was drugged, sexually assaulted, and publicly humiliated at a wild “freak-off” party allegedly hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs. Even more explosive? He says LeBron James, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Gloria Estefan saw him in distress-but did nothing to help.
Joseph Manzaro, who is suing Diddy for human trafficking, alleges that in April 2015, he was transported in a drugged stupor to Star Island in Miami for a lavish birthday bash for King Combs.
The lawsuit states that upon arriving at the back entrance of Emilio and Gloria Estefan’s mansion, a horrified Gloria saw his condition and demanded someone call an ambulance. But according to Manzaro, Emilio silenced her and ushered her away.
Adding another bombshell to the allegations, Manzaro claims he then saw LeBron James in a hallway wearing nothing but a bath towel. He says the NBA star took one look at him and muttered, “Y’all better do something about that!” before walking off.
The accusations don’t stop there. Manzaro alleges he was led through a secret tunnel to Diddy’s mansion, where he partially regained consciousness in a massive party area-locking eyes with none other than Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
Diddy is the only defendant in the case
According to the lawsuit, the music icon was visibly alarmed and demanded to know, “What’s this? What’s this all about? Why is this half-naked white man with a cock mask standing here in front of me?” He alleges that a member of Diddy’s entourage chillingly responded, “Diddy wants him to see what we do to snitches. This is part of his punishment.”
The lawsuit details a nightmarish scene where Manzaro was stripped, outfitted in a skimpy thong, and forced to wear a black leather mask with a locking device attached to his mouth.
Despite the damning allegations, none of the high-profile names mentioned in the lawsuit-LeBron, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, or the Estefans-are being sued. Furthermore, a quick fact-check raises questions about the credibility of Manzaro’s claims.
For example, Jay-Z was confirmed to be in New York City on April 1, 2015, for a speaking engagement regarding his Tidal streaming service, throwing doubt on his alleged presence at the party.
Celebrities defend themselves against accusations
Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, also shot back at the accusations, saying, “Mr. Carter wasn’t in Florida at that time to witness this incident-he was engaged in easily findable public activities that prove he was not at this event. This is more nonsense that erodes trust in our justice system.”
A representative for Gloria and Emilio Estefan also denied the claims, stating, “The property in question was never a home where Gloria and Emilio resided, but rather a house used for family gatherings. There were no parties thrown there between 2012 and 2019. We have all necessary documentation to support these facts and will provide it to the court.”
While the accusations have rocked the entertainment world, Diddy remains adamant that he will clear his name in court. Whether this case holds weight or crumbles under scrutiny, it has undeniably thrown fresh fuel onto the already blazing controversies surrounding the hip-hop mogul.
