50 Cent And Aubrey O’Day React To Diddy's Trial Verdict

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking, but Hollywood isn’t celebrating.

While Diddy escaped the most serious charges, he was still found guilty of transporting individuals for prostitution.

The verdict sent shockwaves through the industry, triggering explosive reactions from longtime rival 50 Cent, former protégé Aubrey O’Day, and ex-girlfriend Cassie’s legal team.

In a stunning courtroom twist, Diddy was cleared of the most serious accusations, racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.

This was despite disturbing allegations that included sexual abuse, drug-fueled orgies known as “freak offs,” and forced intoxication.

However, it wasn’t a total win.

The 55-year-old mogul was found guilty on two lesser counts: transporting individuals to engage in prostitution.

These charges still carry weight as each holds a potential 10-year sentence. Prosecutors have confirmed they’ll push for the full 20-year maximum.

The verdict followed three intense days of jury deliberation. The courtroom fallout didn’t end there.

Almost immediately, celebrities and insiders began reacting publicly to the explosive outcome.

50 Cent is known for his social media antics and wasted no time reaction to Diddy's trial verdict.

The longtime Diddy rival took to social media just moments after the verdict was announced, posting a cheeky photo of himself grinning from ear to ear.

“Diddy beat the Feds that boy a bad man beat the Rico, he the Gay John Gotti @50centaction,” he captioned the image.

Many of the rapper's followers found his post amusing and reacted accordingly.

However, some of them expressed their disappointment at the jury's verdict. One person wrote, "Anyone that hang around Diddy after this is special and not in a good way."

A few others accused 50 Cent of being angry about the verdict and slammed him for hating on Diddy. One person wrote, "A man that keeps the names of other men in his mouth so much calling somebody gay it’s very ironic."

A second person added, "I know you’re a little upset lol."

While 50 Cent responded with mockery, Aubrey O’Day, a former Danity Kane member and one of Diddy’s earliest protégées, was devastated by the verdict.

In a heartfelt Instagram Stories video, O’Day could be seen watching the news in real time. Her emotional state was impossible to miss.

“This makes me physically ill,” she said, visibly shaken in the clip.

O’Day has spoken out in the past about her experience under Diddy’s mentorship and management, often hinting at mistreatment and manipulation.

Her immediate, emotional response to the trial’s outcome reinforced how personal the case has felt for those who once lived under Diddy’s spotlight.

Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s former partner, may not have received a guilty verdict on the exact charges she helped bring to light, but her legal team insists her voice changed everything.

“This entire criminal process started when our client Cassie Ventura had the courage to file her civil complaint in November 2023,” her attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, said in a statement to Us Weekly.

He added, “Although the jury did not find Combs guilty of sex trafficking Cassie beyond a reasonable doubt, she paved the way for a jury to find him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution.”

Wigdor further said, “By coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice.”

He praised her strength and pointed out the broader implications, noting, “She displayed unquestionable strength and brought attention to the realities of powerful men in our orbit and the misconduct that has persisted for decades without repercussion.”

Cassie's legal team concluded by emphasizing that the case “proved that change is long overdue,” and pledged to “continue to fight on behalf of survivors.”

Following Cassie’s explosive lawsuit against Diddy, multiple accusers emerged with similar misconduct allegations, which the rapper consistently denied, pleading not guilty to all charges.

After his September 2024 arrest, Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, defended him, calling the prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office “unjust.”

Agnifilo described Diddy as a music icon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist devoted to his family and uplifting the Black community, insisting, “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal.”

He highlighted Diddy’s cooperation, noting his voluntary relocation to New York to face the charges.

Agnifilo urged the public to reserve judgment until all facts are revealed, emphasizing Diddy’s intent to clear his name in court.