In December 2024, Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, a Michigan prisoner, filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging a sexual assault that occurred in 1997 at a Detroit Holiday Inn.

Cardello-Smith has indicated plans to call Jennifer Lopez, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, as a witness in the case. Despite Lopez’s relationship with Combs occurring from 1999 to 2001, two years after the alleged incident, Cardello-Smith believes she may possess relevant information regarding Combs’ behavior during that period.

Legal experts suggest that Lopez’s past relationship with Combs and her presence during notable events, such as the 1999 nightclub shooting in New York City, could make her a potential witness in related legal proceedings. However, the direct relevance of her testimony to the 1997 allegations remains uncertain.

As of now, neither Jennifer Lopez nor Sean Combs have publicly commented on this development. The situation continues to evolve, drawing significant public and media attention