Danyel Smith, a former editor-in-chief at Vibe magazine, has accused Sean 'Diddy' Combs of threatening her life over a 1997 editorial dispute. Smith recalled that Combs demanded to see the cover proofs of a double-issue featuring him, a request she denied due to policy. This led to Combs allegedly threatening to see her 'dead in the trunk of a car.' Smith detailed her experience in a personal essay for The New York Times, indicating she feared for her life and had to escape the office when Combs arrived with associates. The incident has resurfaced as part of broader allegations of Combs' violent and abusive behavior, including multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault and physical abuse.