In the midst of ongoing legal battles and public scrutiny surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs, Oprah Winfrey and Bishop T.D. Jakes have publicly addressed and denied any involvement in the embattled music mogul’s notorious parties.
The two spoke out during a conversation at the Good Soil Forum in Dallas, seeking to quell rumors and AI-generated images that have circulated online.
Winfrey, a media titan, stated unequivocally, “I have never been near a Puff party.” She emphasized her private nature, telling the audience, “Anybody who knows me knows if there is a party, I’m the first one out. The nature of my personality is that I am not a party person. I like to sit at home with my thoughts by the fire, with the dogs.”
Bishop Jakes, a prominent pastor and leader of The Potter’s House, also clarified his connection to Combs, admitting to a single, brief visit to the producer’s home. “I stopped by Puffy’s house for 30 minutes to say happy birthday to him during the day at two o’clock with staff people,” Jakes explained.
The outgoing Potter’s House pastor lamented the subsequent speculation and false narratives that arose from this brief interaction, particularly those that suggested a romantic involvement.
“And out of that came a love affair and all kinds of stuff,” Jakes said, referring to deepfake videos alleging a scandalous relationship with Combs.
Both Winfrey and Jakes decried the pervasive culture of online gossip and misinformation. Jakes criticized the public’s appetite for “salacious stories,” suggesting that such distractions prevent meaningful societal conversations.
Their statements come as Combs faces a federal trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, bringing many of his high-profile associations under a microscope. As the legal proceedings against Combs continue, the denials from Winfrey and Jakes represent a clear effort to distance themselves from the controversy and correct the public record.
This article was written with the assistance of AI.