Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly facing growing tension behind the scenes as some of his employees and legal associates complain of delayed or unpaid wages while the music mogul serves time in federal prison.
Sources with direct knowledge say Diddy’s vast fortune is currently being managed by Tri Star Sports & Entertainment, a business management firm overseeing his finances during his incarceration. However, insiders claim the firm’s strict control of funds has left several people on Diddy’s payroll frustrated.
According to the sources, some attorneys handling Diddy’s numerous civil lawsuits have allegedly not been paid, while other staff members have also experienced payment delays. The situation has reportedly led to at least one staffer resigning.
Despite these claims, Diddy’s representative, Juda Engelmayer, strongly denied any financial mismanagement.
“People, personnel, and attorneys are all being paid, and no one is leaving,” Engelmayer told TMZ.
When questioned about the timing of payments, Engelmayer insisted that Combs still maintains control over his finances, adding that payments are made once work is completed and confirmed, following routine reviews.
Sources further revealed that Diddy’s family members do not have unrestricted access to his money and must also work through Tri Star. The family is said to operate within a fixed budget, with spending limits and payout schedules determined by the management firm.
If expenses exceed the approved budget, invoices must be submitted to Tri Star for review and approval is not guaranteed.
One example cited involved a family dinner in New York City the night before Diddy’s sentencing. Sources claim Tri Star initially declined to cover the cost after requesting an invoice, though the expense was eventually reimbursed.
Diddy is currently serving a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in New Jersey, following his conviction on two Mann Act violations. Despite his incarceration, he reportedly remains in regular contact with his family and received a visit from his son, Justin Combs, on Christmas Day.
As legal battles continue and financial controls tighten, questions remain over how long the growing dissatisfaction among staff and associates can be contained.
Post a Comment