Ty Stiklorius, manager of John Legend, shared a harrowing experience at a New Year's Eve yacht party hosted by Sean 'Diddy' Combs 27 years ago in an op-ed for The New York Times. She recounted being led into a bedroom by an associate of Combs, from which she managed to escape by nervously claiming her brother was looking for her. Initially perceiving the incident as an anomaly, her perspective shifted after two decades in the music industry, recognizing it as indicative of a pervasive culture of sexual misconduct. Stiklorius, who nearly left the industry due to early predatory experiences, expressed hope for change in light of the recent allegations against Combs. She emphasized the need for greater representation and the reduction of NDAs to foster a healthier industry environment. Stiklorius concluded by noting that many artists, including Legend, aspire for a different, more equitable music business culture.