- A non-fungible token (NFT) featuring rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs went up for grabs to the highest bidder.
- The anonymous seller claimed the collectible shows the artist’s behind-the-scenes (BTS) footage in some compromising activities.
The Diddy NFT Listing
Sean “Diddy” Combs is in a lot of trouble right now as he faces a string of accusations going as far back as the 1990s. Some were allegedly recorded on several mediums, and now, a non-fungible token listing claims it contains the rapper’s dark persona behind the glitz and glamour.
TMZ reported that they were made aware that a crypto exchange site was hosting the Diddy NFT auction last week but failed to name the said platform. The offering supposedly boasted “unreleased, never-before-seen private footage and photos of Diddy in his residence, private jet, studios and various other locations engaged in private activities… and often doing and saying what appears to be very controversial things.”
Whether or not the NFT listing is related to the unfolding legal drama involving Diddy remains to be seen. Nonetheless, the entertainment news outlet stated that the collection has been posted starting with a price tag of 425 wETH (Wrapped Ethereum) or around $1.4 million at prevailing rates, or the best bid the potential buyer could produce.
At the time of the article about the Diddy NFT listing, no one seemed to be buying into the hype despite the seller guaranteeing that it was 100% legit. Even TMZ didn’t appear to be buying into it, knowing the numerous scams plaguing the crypto market.
If there’s one thing to be learned here is that the issues being hurled at the rap icon had such a profound effect not only in the entertainment industry but also in the crypto sector. It likewise displays the tendency of the crypto community to capitalize on trends and cultural phenomena.
To date, it’s not clear if the scandalous Diddy NFT ever existed or if it was eventually bought.
The Allegations Against Diddy
Combs has been responsible for plenty of hits and for jumpstarting the careers of several artists. So, it really came as a shock when law enforcement authorities raided his Los Angeles and Miami homes by the end of March.
According to CBS, the raids on March 25 had something to do with Diddy’s alleged active participation in sex trafficking activities. This also coincided with the series of civil lawsuits surfacing with allegations of the artist’s involvement in acts of depravity and violence to some of his female partners, colleagues, and acquaintances.
Diddy, on his part, is currently engaging with his legal team to dispel the allegations.