A woman who claims Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her at his New York City office in 2001 has been accused of trying to bribe her former boyfriend to support her allegations.
Thalia Graves filed a lawsuit against Combs and his former bodyguard Joseph Sherman last month, alleging she was assaulted at Bad Boy Records’ headquarters.
However, text messages obtained by TMZ appear to show Graves offering her ex-boyfriend $3 million to corroborate her story.
“What do you say to $3 mil?” her ex-boyfriend asked, to which Graves responded, “That sounds good.”
Graves’ attorney, Gloria Allred, dismissed the allegations, saying, “It is very common that rich, powerful men and their supporters attempt to discredit, shame and humiliate accusers who have the courage to come forward.”
“The complaint speaks for itself. Our client is looking forward to her day in court,” Allred added.
Combs’ bodyguard, Joseph “Big Joe” Sherman, has denied Graves’ claims, stating on Way Up With Angela Yee, “I know what happened, and I know what didn’t happen.”
😆 un huh caught this b!tch lying ! LOL • https://t.co/jnbpt4VX0B pic.twitter.com/TWM7Ghbta7
— 50cent (@50cent) October 9, 2024
Combs is currently awaiting trial in a Brooklyn jail after being denied bail twice.
His attorneys have filed an appeal for a third time, arguing their client is not a flight risk and is willing to sell his private jet, submit to weekly drug tests, and limit visitors to family members.
TMZ reported that Graves contacted her ex-boyfriend in November 2023, revealing her plans to sue Combs, saying, “He’s the one that has the money.”
The ex-boyfriend claimed he blocked Graves’ phone number and social media accounts following the conversation.
Combs’ legal team emphasized the alleged bribery attempt undermines Graves’ credibility.
“This latest development further supports our position that the allegations against Mr. Combs are baseless and motivated by financial gain,” a spokesperson said. Watch video below:
