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Former Danity Kane singer Aubrey O’Day has spoken out following Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sentencing to 50 months in prison. On Friday, the 41-year-old took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a stern warning to young artistes in the entertainment industry, urging them to stay cautious while dealing with powerful figures.
“Let this serve as a cautionary reminder to young and aspiring individuals pursuing their dreams. The true warning is not that a jury may doubt your testimony, nor that a court’s sentencing guidelines may fail to reflect the years of suffering you endured,” she wrote, referring to Combs’ conviction.
She added, “The real warning is this: the moment someone in a position of power oversteps your boundaries or demands more than is legitimately required of you, walk away and do not look back. No dream, however bright, can outweigh the pain and exploitation that may follow if you remain.”
Aubrey O’Day On Misuse Of Power
O’Day, who rose to fame on MTV’s Making the Band under Combs’ guidance, has long been outspoken about her experiences. In her post, she highlighted that those in positions of power who abuse it often face far fewer consequences than the damage they inflict. Her post further read, “Protect yourself at the first sign of coercion or impropriety. If something feels wrong, trust that instinct and remove yourself from the situation. Your well-being is worth more than any opportunity.”
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Sentencing
Combs, 55, was convicted in July on two counts of transportation for the purpose of prostitution following a nearly two-month trial. He was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The court heard details of his orchestrated “freak-offs,” choreographed sex parties that Judge Arun Subramanian described as far from “intimate consensual experiences” or a mere “sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll story.”
The judge emphasised that a lengthy sentence was necessary “to send a message to abusers and victims alike that exploitation and violence against women is met with real accountability.”
O’Day, in a previous statement to People, reflected on the impact of Combs’ actions on her own career. In 2008, he abruptly removed her from Danity Kane, which she says publicly discredited her.
Prior to sentencing, Combs issued an apology to his former girlfriends, friends, and family, admitting that his actions were “disgusting, shameful, and sick.” He also expressed regret for failing his children and mother. In addition to serving prison time, Combs must pay a substantial fine and undergo five years of supervised release.