Federal Judge Dismisses $33M RICO Lawsuit Against Diddy's Mother Ahead of Sentencing

A $33 million RICO lawsuit filed against Janice Combs, mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has been permanently dismissed with prejudice, marking a significant legal victory for her and the Combs family. The suit, brought by Deon Best (also known as D1), alleged that Janice Combs defrauded him of intellectual property rights, royalties, and publishing revenues related to the 1998 song "Come with Me" from the Godzilla soundtrack. The court found the claims to be vague, lacking factual evidence, and filed after the statute of limitations, ordering that the plaintiff recover nothing and pay the defendants' legal costs. This dismissal comes shortly before Diddy's sentencing for his conviction on prostitution-related charges, following a split verdict where he was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking counts. Despite ongoing legal challenges faced by Diddy, including new lawsuits alleging abuse, the dismissal of the case against his mother provides a rare legal reprieve for the family amid intense public scrutiny. Letters of support, including one from rapper Yung Miami, have emerged ahead of Diddy's sentencing scheduled for October 3, highlighting personal testimonies amid the legal battles.