Nick Cannon Felt Diddy ‘Was Evolving’ Before Legal Drama

Nick Cannon is sharing his perspective on the allegations surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs.

“The Puff that I knew I started to see, I felt like he wanted to change and he was evolving and he was, like, ‘Hey, I want to be the dad,'” Cannon, 44, shared on the Monday, Oct. 21 episode. . from the “No Jumper” podcast. “He’s been through so much…”

Diddy’s life turned upside down in September when he was arrested and indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The rap mogul, father of seven, pleaded not guilty and denied all charges.

He remains behind bars at the New York Metropolitan Detention Center before his trial begins in May 2025.

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Recently, Diddy’s six oldest children expressed support for their father in a rare public statement.

“The past month has devastated our family,” they shared via a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, October 22. “Many judged him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories and false narratives that turned into nonsense on social media. We stand together, supporting you every step of the way.”

In his latest podcast interview, Cannon expressed doubts about some of the allegations Diddy, 54, is facing, saying, “I think a lot of things are sensationalized.”

He also denied seeing anything inappropriate at Diddy’s infamous parties.

“I leave early,” he said. “I’m the DJ. When it’s time to call it quits, I’m out. … Supposedly, everything they achieved, we will see in May.

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Earlier this month, Cannon appeared on “The Breakfast Club” radio show and admitted that he was a “kid” around “16, 17” the first time he went to one of Diddy’s parties.

“Everyone is afraid to talk because they probably have something to hide,” said the TV presenter, who said he does not drink or use drugs. “I have nothing to hide. I was there in Harlem shaking, doing all these things, but it wasn’t – come on, whatever.

“People (take) a break and everything,” Cannon added, presumably about other celebrities who have remained silent about their past partying with Diddy. “What are you hiding? Why do you always think like this?

In a 14-page indictment, Diddy was also accused of orchestrating “Freak Offs,” which are allegedly “elaborate and produced sexual performances” that allegedly took place in various hotel rooms.

When the topic of sex came up in her last interview, Cannon said her thoughts on intimacy evolved.

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“As someone who has also had a lot of sex, I think I’m more tired than I want more,” he said. “Even though I’m a man in my 40s, I’m tired of it all. I’m not even talking about the physical act of it. Just mentally, I’m just talking about dealing with the bulls…”

If you or someone you know was sexually abusedcontact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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