Between the arrest and the trial, how much money has Diddy lost?

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Express newspaper

04/07/2025 19:29

The once undisputed king of the American music industry, Sean “Diddy” Combs, is seeing his empire crumble.

The once undisputed king of the American music industry, Sean “Diddy” Combs, is seeing his empire crumble as he finds himself at the center of one of the biggest sex trafficking and prostitution scandals in recent years. The former billionaire, who until a few years ago held one of the most powerful and lucrative positions in the entertainment industry, now faces fines, lost revenue and a damaged brand name.

From billionaire to 400 million

Even before his arrest, his financial image had begun to decline. Financial analyst and former Forbes editor-in-chief Zack O'Malley Greenburg warned in June 2023 that Diddy was no longer a billionaire: "I strongly believe he used to be. I strongly believe he's not anymore."

According to his research, Combs' net worth fell from $740 million in 2019 to about $400 million during the initial charges and investigation. With the start of his legal adventure and his detention since September 2024, analysts estimate that this decline has continued rapidly.

Conviction on two counts – Acquittal on three counts

Diddy's trial ended on July 2 with the jury's verdict on five felony charges:

-Guilty for transportation for the purpose of prostitution (twice)

-Not guilty of forced human trafficking (twice)

-Not guilty of conspiracy to commit a criminal organization

The judge refused bail, while his return to police custody sealed his social and professional isolation.

With the onset of complaints, key partners and investors were removed from all of his business activities. The damages include:

-Cancellation of agreements with beverage brands such as Ciroc

-Freezing of television productions and media projects

-Withdrawal of sponsors and partners from music platforms

-Legal expenses and compensation in the millions

Essentially, every part of his portfolio has suffered a complete loss in value, with the exception of a few real estate holdings. Despite the decline, Combs still owns luxury properties in Los Angeles, Miami and New York worth tens of millions of dollars. However, in a potential new round of lawsuits or compensation, these assets could be placed under judicial control or liquidated.