In a shocking scene outside a New York City courthouse, supporters of Sean “Diddy” Combs turned a legal victory into a spectacle that’s raising eyebrows nationwide. The music mogul’s recent trial has sparked heated debate, and the reaction from his loyal fans is anything but ordinary. What unfolded on the streets is a story of loyalty, controversy, and a courtroom win that’s dividing opinions.

Summary

• Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
• Found guilty on two lesser counts of transportation for prostitution.
• Fans celebrated outside the courthouse in bizarre style and chants.
• Critics question the jury’s decision and the fans’ bizarre behavior.
• Combs faces up to 20 years in prison for the convictions.

Courtroom Victory Amid Controversy

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Bad Boy Records founder, walked away from a Manhattan courtroom with a partial victory on Wednesday. After a seven-week trial, the jury acquitted him of the most severe charges—racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. 

These charges carried potential life sentences. However, Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, each carrying a maximum of 10 years. “The jury’s decision shows they saw through the government’s overreach,” said Combs’ attorney, Teny Geragos. The verdict has ignited a firestorm of reactions, with some seeing it as justice served and others as a miscarriage of accountability.

Fans’ Outrageous Celebration

Outside the courthouse, Combs’ supporters erupted in a chaotic celebration that stunned onlookers. Fans sprayed each other with baby oil, referencing the over 1,000 bottles found during raids on Combs’ properties last year. 

Chanting “It’s not RICO, it’s FREAKO,” they mocked the racketeering charges that failed to stick. 

“I kid you not, people are pouring baby oil on one another outside this courthouse,” CNN’s Laura Coates reported, noting the connection to the trial’s “Freak Off” allegations.

One female supporter, wearing a neon “A FREAKO IS NOT A R.I.C.O” shirt, claimed, “I’ve been to Diddy’s parties, and it was nothing but generosity and positivity.” 

Riot police eventually stepped in to control the crowd, removing some revelers.

Mixed Reactions and What’s Next

While Combs’ family, including his mother Janice, left the courthouse smiling, critics expressed outrage. Rapper 50 Cent, a longtime rival, took to social media, snarking, “Diddy beat the Feds that boy a bad man beat the Rico. He like the Gay John Gotti.” Prosecutors vowed to push for the full 20-year sentence at Combs’ October 3 sentencing. As the nation watches, the debate over justice, celebrity influence, and moral accountability rages on