Before the Scandals — Diddy’s Rise, Romance & Red Flags (Part 1)

IIn this episode of T&E with the Tea, we kick off a multi-part deep dive into the story of Sean 'Diddy' Combs — from his rise as a hip-hop star to his reign as a cultural powerhouse. But beneath the fame and fortune, a much darker story is beginning to unfold.

In this episode, we cover:

🎤 Diddy’s early life, upbringing in Harlem, and entry into the music industry
 🏢 His rise at Uptown Records and the creation of Bad Boy Entertainment
 💼 The "Puff Daddy" persona and his reputation as a visionary businessman
 💔 The timeline of his relationship with Cassie and her lawsuit
 👩‍👧 His relationship with Kim Porter and the ongoing speculation after her passing
 👀 Early rumors of "freak offs" and the beginning signs of deeper scandals

Tere lays out the facts and timeline while Edwin reacts in real-time to the twists and tea. The glam, the grind, and the gut-wrenching details—all starting here.

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📚 Resources Used:
📰 News Coverage:
🔗 Rolling Stone – Timeline of Diddy & Cassie’s Relationship
🔗 CNN – Kim Porter’s Passing
🔗 The Cut – Diddy Allegations Summary

🎥 YouTube Content:
 🔗 Cassie’s Lawsuit Coverage
🔗 Bad Boy & Biggie Retrospectives

📖 Background & Commentary:
 🔗 Cassie’s Legal Filing (PDF)
 🔗 “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” by Diddy – Memoir/Brand

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