The scrutiny into Sean “Diddy” Combs for sex trafficking has brought attention to his long-standing friendship with Ashton Kutcher. Both celebrities have known each other for decades, having hosted shows on MTV and speaking highly of each other during interviews. They shared a moment on “The Late Late Show James Corden” in 2018, reminiscing about how they initially met and bonded over their work on television shows like “Making the Band” and “Punk’d.”
Kutcher has remained silent on Combs’ legal troubles since the federal raids on his properties, allegedly due to the backlash faced after voicing support for convicted rapist and former colleague Danny Masterson. Kutcher, along with wife Mila Kunis, faced criticism for defending Masterson publicly ahead of his sentencing hearing. However, a source revealed that Kutcher and Kunis would not be showing any public support for Combs at this time, given their previous distancing from him following Cassie’s lawsuit and other legal issues involving the rapper.
Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by Homeland Security as part of a sex-trafficking investigation, with authorities seizing phones and computers during the searches. A music producer and basketball player, Brendan Paul, was arrested on drug charges at a Miami airport while boarding Combs’ private jet. Additionally, multiple Jane Does and one John Doe have come forward to New York prosecutors with allegations of sexual misconduct and sex trafficking against Combs, as well as a RICO case. Combs had previously been accused of rape and physical abuse in lawsuits filed by Cassie, and other unnamed individuals.
In light of the investigation and legal matters involving Combs, Kutcher and Kunis have remained silent, possibly due to the fallout from their support of Masterson. Kutcher had previously written a letter to the court in defense of Masterson, which was met with criticism, causing Kutcher to admit his mistake in supporting someone accused of such serious crimes. Federal authorities have conducted searches at Combs’ properties, with explosive allegations coming from a lawsuit filed by producer Lil Rod claiming a pattern of sexual assaults and sex trafficking recorded in hidden cameras at the rap mogul’s homes.
Combs’ legal team has defended him against the allegations, stating that the searches were an overuse of force and that Combs denies any wrongdoing. Despite the lawsuits against him and the investigations ongoing, Combs’ lawyers maintain that he is innocent and will continue to fight to clear his name. Kutcher, Kunis, and other celebrities connected to Combs have found themselves in a difficult position due to their prior relationships with the rapper and the legal issues he is currently facing. The ongoing sex-trafficking probe has cast a shadow over Combs’ reputation and his relationships with those in his social circle.
