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Claim: A viral social media post claims that American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is dead.
Verdict: False. Sean “Diddy” Combs is alive. Sources indicate that he is currently being held at a detention center in Brooklyn without bail. There has been no official confirmation of his death from any credible source, including the government, family, or verified media outlets. He has also been actively referenced in recent news reports about an ongoing federal investigation.
Full Text
A viral Facebook post claims that American rapper, producer, and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has passed away. The post includes an external link, which, upon further review by commenters, has been described as a scam.
Several users criticized the post for lacking proof, and some expressed anger at the poster, promising to unfollow them. Others believed the claimant, and this was described by their response of “R.I.P” against the post alleging the death of Sean Diddy Combs.
This claim spread rapidly, generating confusion, especially concerning Diddy’s recent legal troubles and investigations. DUBAWA launched an investigation to verify the authenticity of the claim.
Verification
DUBAWA reviewed major U.S.-based media outlets, including CNN, NBC News, ABC News, and The New York Times, all of which did not show a report or obituary confirming Diddy’s death.
Instead, the media have been actively reporting on his legal issues. For instance, NBC News published a report as recently as May 2025, confirming that Combs is currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, and that Diddy is under federal investigation. These reports confirm that he is alive and presently involved in an ongoing legal proceeding.
DUBAWA also examined the social media profile of the claimant, who failed to present credible evidence when confronted with it. Some commenters flagged the link in the original post as a scam, and the responses ranged from disappointment to outrage, with some users threatening to unfollow the account for spreading fake news.
The site linked in the post, Ustodaynews24hr.com, mimics the legitimate USA Today domain. However, the site in the post is not affiliated with any reputable news organisation. A check via Whois reveals that it is a newly created and unverified domain, often associated with misinformation schemes and click fraud. The link, when clicked, had an article from the same domain claiming Diddy’s death and referring to his ongoing legal proceedings, which shows inconsistency and uncertainty in their report.
Additionally, checks on Diddy’s official social media accounts, including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook, show no announcement or post confirming his death. These platforms remain active, with no indication from his team or family of such a tragedy.
Conclusion
The viral Facebook post alleging the death of rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs at age 54 is false. Diddy is alive and currently in detention without bail for alleged federal criminal charges. Also, no reputable news platform, official government source, or family representative has confirmed such a death. The post appears to be a typical death hoax that drives traffic to malicious or monetised websites.
