Aubrey O’Day, former member of Danity Kane, has accused her former boss Sean “Diddy” Combs of trying to control her appearance and being rarely sober during their time working together. O’Day claimed that Diddy often had different personalities, with her never being sure if she was talking to him while he was sober. She mentioned that Diddy was very particular about how she presented herself and even sent her out of a studio session once because her toenails were not polished properly. O’Day felt that she was being groomed by Diddy to fit his image of what he wanted her to be.
During her time with Danity Kane, O’Day stated that Diddy would often criticize her appearance but then tell her off-camera how she should be groomed properly. She also mentioned incidents where Diddy changed her position in a music video and on a track, indicating that he viewed her as the “looker” of the group. O’Day felt that she was being manipulated by Diddy to conform to his standards. She compared the experience to being broken down and built back up in a way that suited his vision for her. O’Day reflected on being fired from Danity Kane by Diddy during a live episode of Making the Band 4 in 2008 for being overly raunchy and promiscuous, which she considered wrongful termination.
O’Day has been vocal about her criticisms of Diddy over the last few months as he has faced accusations of sexual assault and trafficking. Diddy was indicted on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution, and was arrested on September 16. Despite the denials of the accusations by Diddy, O’Day believes that justice is necessary to provide closure and a new beginning for all involved. She expressed that women rarely see justice in such situations and felt validated by the arrest of Diddy, viewing it as a win for women worldwide. O’Day believes that the arrest is a sign of changing times and a step towards holding powerful individuals accountable for their actions.
Regarding Diddy’s actions and behavior, O’Day emphasized that the purpose of seeking justice is to bring an end to the wrongdoing and allow everyone involved to move forward. She highlighted the importance of creating a new chapter and having closure for the victims of such abuse. O’Day’s statements reflect her desire for accountability and change within the entertainment industry and society as a whole. She expressed optimism that the arrest of Diddy would set a precedent for similar cases and empower others to speak out against abuse of power and misconduct. O’Day’s advocacy for justice and support of the victims is consistent with her previous statements and actions regarding the need for accountability and transparency in such situations.
