A verdict in Diddy’s trial has finally been delivered, and it’s nothing short of traumatic for the entertainment industry. After finding the mogul not guilty on three of the five charges he had faced, including racketeering and two counts of sex trafficking, the 12-member jury found him guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution, an offense that could each bring up to ten years in prison. The response to the verdict has been anything but silent, particularly among Diddy’s most ardent fans.
Diddy himself fell to his knees in court after learning the news and was overheard praising his higher power for the relief. His legal team and relatives were also moved by their favourite’s moment of thanking all. But the real scene was outside the courthouse, where a cheering throng of supporters partied in what amounted to an impromptu party.
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Video footage obtained by TMZ shows a festive scene: fans dancing in the streets and chanting for the mogul, but also, somewhat unexpectedly, covered in baby oil. Yes, baby oil. Fans completely covered in the slippery substance showed their enthusiasm knew no bounds as they gleefully rolled about in their excess. One woman even experienced a very public wardrobe malfunction in the midst of it all, which she seemed to take in her stride and continued partying.
This wild victory dance has been met with laughs and cringes, with many wondering whether or not it’s reasonable to be that excited with Diddy’s various beefs still looming overhead. While his faithful supporters back him in the face of his untimely two-count guilty verdict, their support for the music mogul has remained unchanged regardless of his public controversies. For Diddy, the courtroom won’t be his last stop on the legal road. His sentencing will decide how much he pays for his crimes, but everyone from here on out, at least, sees the free man as a juice. Whether this ends up being permanently damaging to his image is yet to be determined, but for now, the hero of his supporters has won today’s battle in a way that no one will forget, least of all his team.
