In a calculated move amidst escalating legal troubles, Sean “Diddy” Combs recently paid off the $18.8 million mortgage on his opulent Star Island mansion, a decision made just before the unveiling of serious federal sex-trafficking charges against him. The hip-hop mogul’s $48.5 million estate, a centerpiece of his lavish lifestyle, became a focal point during a dramatic bond hearing where prosecutors laid bare allegations of wild parties involving female victims and male sex workers.
The revelation of Diddy’s mortgage payoff came during the proceedings where he faced charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and illegal transportation for sex. The federal authorities had raided his Star Island home in March, reportedly uncovering drugs and various paraphernalia associated with the alleged gatherings.
In a bid to secure bail, Diddy’s legal team, led by attorney Marc Agnifilo, proposed a $50 million bond package anchored by the Star Island property, supplemented by the rapper’s and his family’s six passports to demonstrate that he posed no flight risk. Agnifilo argued that paying off the mortgage was a testament to building trust with the court, though the judge ultimately denied bail, citing potential risks of flight and tampering with the ongoing investigation.