Sean 'Diddy' Combs: New lawsuit claims rapper raped a 13-year-old

American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is currently in jail, is facing multiple new lawsuits against him. One of them alleges that the musician had raped a minor in early 2000.

In Short

• 'Diddy' Combs faces seven new lawsuits alleging sexual assault
• Lawsuits include claims of attacking a teenage girl in 2000
• Combs has denied allegations, calling them publicity stunts

Seven new lawsuits have been filed against controversial American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, one of which alleges that he, along with an unnamed male and female celebrity, raped a 13-year-old in early 2000.

“Looking for a place to rest, Plaintiff entered what she believed to be an empty bedroom so she could lie down for a moment. Soon after, Combs, along with a male and female celebrity, entered the room. Combs aggressively approached Plaintiff with a crazed look in his eyes, grabbed her, and said, ‘You are ready to party!'” read the suit filed by the now 37-year-old woman.

The suit also claims that the teenager was feeling "woozy and light-headed" at the time after having had a drink.

Combs' legal representatives have denied the allegations, stating, "Mr Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone—adult or minor, man or woman. (This is a) clear attempt to garner publicity.”

The rapper is currently placed in the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, potentially facing a life sentence if the claims are proven true. Combs has been twice denied bail. His trial will begin on May 5 next year.