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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ homes have been raided by US law enforcement. Here’s what we know

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Homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by officials from US Homeland Security on Monday 25 March in connection to a federal sex trafficking investigation.

The sudden raids come as the rapper and music mogul – who is credited with helping launch the careers of artists including Biggie Smalls, Mary J Blige and Usher – has faced a string of varying accusations over the past six months, including sexual assault.

Here’s everything you need to know:

Why were Diddy’s homes raided?

The raids – on Diddy’s Los Angeles mansion is in the upmarket Holmby Hills area, near Bel Air and Beverly Hills, and his Miami Beach home on the exclusive Star Island – were carried out “in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation” according to Fox 11.

In a statement, the Department of actions as part of an ongoing investigation with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami and our local law enforcement partners.

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