Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial continued on Friday in Manhattan, where his former assistant, Brendan Paul, testified in court. Paul has been mentioned in past civil lawsuits as Combs’ “drug mule,” but during his testimony, he clearly denied that label. He was only allowed to testify after a judge gave him immunity, meaning he couldn’t be punished for anything he admitted while on the stand.
Paul worked for Combs from 2022 to 2024. He described working very long hours, sometimes 80 to 100 hours a week. His job included planning Combs’ travel, workouts, and meals. He also said he was in charge of setting up hotel rooms for parties Combs called “freak offs,” which were wild nights that included sex and drugs. Paul said he had to prepare the rooms with items like condoms, candles, lube, and a Gucci bag filled with drugs. He also cleaned the rooms after the parties. To stay awake, Paul admitted to using Adderall and sometimes cocaine.
Paul explained that Combs expected a lot from his staff, even comparing them to SEAL Team 6, a famous military group known for tough missions. He said Combs fired him many times for small things—like forgetting his Lululemon fanny pack—but always rehired him a day or two later.
Paul also admitted that he was told to buy drugs for Combs, including marijuana, cocaine, ketamine, and ecstasy. He said he met with drug dealers who used names like Guido, Baby Girl, and One Stop. Paul also picked up prescription drugs under Combs’ real name or the fake name “Frank Black.” After getting the drugs, he would either give them to Combs or leave them in his Gucci bag.
During questioning from Combs’ lawyer, Paul said getting drugs was only a small part of his job. When asked directly if he was a drug mule, he firmly said no.
Combs is facing five serious charges, including sex trafficking and conspiracy. Prosecutors say he used fear, violence, and his business power to force women into sexual acts for years. If he’s found guilty, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. Combs has denied all the charges, saying everything was consensual.
