Denzel Washington reportedly informed Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs he doesn’t “respect” anyone during a heated argument at one of the rapper’s parties.
The Oscar-winning actor, 69, was reportedly partying with the 54-year-old rapper, who is in New York jail awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, in 2003 when the alleged bust began.
A source informed Us Weekly. Denzel fumed: “You don’t respect anyone” and then continued: “(Denzel and his wife Pauletta Washington) had been partying until dawn (with Diddy), and they had seen something and stormed out.”
Denzel and Combs were spotted together on several occasions around a decade ago, including the 2001 Essence Awards, former US President Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009, and NBA games.
It is unclear what the guys were fighting over, and there is no evidence that the apparent altercation was related to Combs’ criminal accusations.
The claim surfaced after Combs made a denial from jail after 120 alleged victims came forward with new sexual assault allegations.
He was blasted with a slew of new charges during a stunning press appearance on Tuesday.
According to lawyers, the alleged victims want to file various lawsuits documenting allegations of sexual assault dating back over 25 years, including women and men who were underage at the time of the supposed assaults.
Following the release of the claims in Texas, Combs’ attorney stated that the rapper cannot “address every meritless allegation” in what they called a “reckless media circus”.
“That said, Mr Combs vehemently and unequivocally denies any false and defamatory claim that he sexually molested anyone, including kids.
“He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation.”
