Q. Diddy appears in court wearing a sweater - Strategy to soften his image before the judges?

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Express newspaper

11/06/2025 18:59

Sean "Diddy" Combs is at the center of a lawsuit that is being followed by all media outlets, but in addition to the accusations, the way he is presenting himself in the courtroom is also receiving great attention.

 Known for his luxurious and extravagant style, Combs has appeared in much simpler outfits, always with a sweater, and this, according to fashion experts, is no coincidence.

According to E! News, Combs has been granted permission to wear his own clothes during the trial. He is allowed to bring five shirts, five pairs of pants, five pairs of socks, five sweaters and two pairs of shoes. This freedom is granted to many defendants, to avoid the negative effect that prison uniforms can have on the jury. Civilian clothing, especially simpler and more restrained ones, helps to make the accused appear more “approachable” and less threatening.

Although cameras are banned from the courtroom, several cartoonists are present to document scenes from the hearings. Sketches published by Reuters show a changed Combs with graying hair and much more modest clothing than usual. The hair, according to reports, has turned gray due to the lack of opportunity to dye it in custody.

A reporter for The Independent described the artist's new look as "hard to recognize." Meanwhile, the artists who are creating sketches for The Washington Post, the same ones who have portrayed other famous figures such as Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly, say Combs' face is "hard to draw," as he doesn't have many prominent features. However, they point out that "the eyebrows are very expressive."

On the other hand, Combs himself is not at all pleased with these drawings. According to Law & Crime Network, he has commented ironically that in some of the sketches he looks "like a koala."

This drastic change in his public appearance is no coincidence. Many see it as a strategy to influence the sensibilities of the jury and to build a more humble and human image – far from the wealthy and powerful figure he has cultivated for years in the public eye.