Diddy seemed to foresee his own arrest 25 years ago, as he openly talked about the wild parties he used to throw, long before his recent arrest and indictment last week.
In a resurfaced interview from 1999, Diddy made it clear that the main goal of his parties was simply to have a great time, and he was determined to keep them going — even without permits — despite the authorities’ efforts to shut him down or potentially arrest him.
Diddy told Entertainment Tonight, “They’re going to be shutting them down. They’re going to probably be arresting me, doing all types of crazy things just because we want to have a good time.”
He also shared his thoughts on why his parties faced so much resistance, noting that people tend to feel intimidated when something disrupts their usual environment — especially when it breaks down racial and generational barriers.
At the end of the day, Diddy said his parties were about bringing people together from all walks of life. He added that he took pride in knowing how to throw an epic party, especially since everyone always wanted an invite.
This interview paints a much more innocent picture of Diddy’s gatherings compared to the notorious “Freak Off” and “White Parties” mentioned in his recent indictment, which includes charges of sex trafficking, kidnapping, and racketeering.
Diddy’s “Freak Off” and “White Parties” Now Under Scrutiny
With Diddy’s arrest, people have started revisiting details from his past parties, many of which were notorious for their outrageous nature. His indictment highlights his involvement in illegal activities at these events, casting a different light on the kind of “good time” he once spoke about.
While Diddy’s 1999 interview may reflect a more lighthearted image of his parties, the allegations he now faces tell a far more serious and disturbing story.