Diddy’s Ex-Assistant Testifies Armed Confrontation With Suge Knight In 2008 Los Angeles

Sean “Diddy” Combs' former personal assistant, David James, testified in Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial about a tense 2008 incident involving an armed confrontation with Suge Knight at Mel’s Drive-In in Los Angeles. James recounted being sent with a bodyguard, D-Roc, to pick up food when they spotted Knight, who was handed a gun during the encounter, prompting them to leave quickly. Upon returning to Combs’ residence, James witnessed a distressed Cassie Ventura, Combs’ then-girlfriend, who tried to dissuade Combs from returning to confront Knight. Despite this, Combs armed himself with three handguns and ordered James to drive him back to the diner, although Knight was not there upon their arrival. The experience left James feeling his life was in danger, leading him to resign from his role after giving notice to train his replacement. Testimony during the trial, including that of Cassie Ventura and other witnesses, has painted a broader picture of the pressures and alleged abuse within Combs' circle, while Knight remains incarcerated for unrelated charges.