Title: "Aubrey O’Day, Former Diddy Protégé, Addresses Testimony in Sex Trafficking Trial"
This version maintains clarity, concision, and key details (her connection to Diddy, the trial’s nature, and her stance on testifying).
Aubrey O’Day Confirms She Won’t Testify in Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Trial
By Sonia Horon for DailyMail.com | Updated: 06:48 BST, 17 May 2025
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Caption: Aubrey O’Day (left) and Sean “Diddy” Combs (right) in 2017.
Aubrey O’Day, former lead singer of Danity Kane, has clarified she will not testify in the ongoing sex trafficking trial of her ex-mentor Sean “Diddy” Combs, despite being contacted by Homeland Security. The 41-year-old artist addressed rumors during the premiere of iHeart Radio’s Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present: Aubrey O’Day, Covering the Diddy Trial podcast.
“No, I’m not here to testify for the Diddy trial, that I know of,” O’Day stated, referencing her recent social media post from New York that sparked speculation. She confirmed Homeland Security reached out to her but emphasized her visit wasn’t trial-related.
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Caption: O’Day (center) with Danity Kane after signing with Diddy’s Bad Boy Records in 2005.
O’Day rose to fame on Diddy’s MTV show Making The Band 3, which led to Danity Kane’s record deal with Bad Boy Records. Diddy, 55, faces charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. While reports suggested O’Day received a subpoena, she denied plans to take the stand.
The singer recently posted an Instagram video captioned, “Hey New York!!! Where y’all think I should head first?” with a scale emoji (♎), symbolizing justice. Fans speculated it hinted at court involvement, but O’Day dismissed this: “I wanted to make it clear I am not here testifying.”
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Caption: O’Day’s Instagram post fueled speculation about her role in the trial.
Diddy’s legal troubles escalated in 2025 after raids on his properties linked to federal investigations. Multiple accusers have come forward, though he denies all allegations. O’Day’s past critiques of Diddy’s treatment of Danity Kane resurfaced amid the trial, but she maintains distance from the case.
The podcast episode delves into O’Day’s career and the trial’s cultural impact. While she hasn’t accused Diddy of misconduct, her insights into the music industry’s darker side add context to the allegations.
As proceedings continue, O’Day’s stance highlights the trial’s wide-reaching influence, drawing attention to power dynamics in entertainment. Diddy’s team has yet to comment on her statements.
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