Diddy's Spotify Streams Surge 36% Following Sexual Assault Allegations and Arrest
Amid mounting sexual assault allegations, Sean "Diddy" Combs has seen a significant increase in his Spotify listenership, with streams rising 36% following his arrest.
Diddy close-up after arrest news
According to Chartmetric data, Diddy's monthly Spotify listeners increased from 9.7 million to 13.2 million between September 16 (his arrest date) and October 16. This represents a 3.5 million listener increase compared to the previous three months' stable figures.
Popular tracks during this period include:
- "Gotta Move On" featuring Bryson Tiller (2023)
- "Another One of Me" (2023)
- "I'll Be Missing You" (1997)
Combs faces serious legal challenges, including indictment on charges of kidnapping, bribery, and sex trafficking. He has pleaded not guilty, with trial scheduled for May 2024.
His six children recently released a joint statement supporting their father, stating: "The past month has devastated our family," and expressing their belief in his innocence amid what they describe as "accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives."
Multiple individuals have accused the music mogul of sexual assault and rape, with some allegations involving minors at the time of the alleged incidents.