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While facing serious legal challenges, Sean "Diddy" Combs has found a lucrative way to generate income: renting out his $60 million Gulfstream G550 private jet.
Since his arrest in September 2024 on federal sex trafficking charges, the 55-year-old music mogul has reportedly earned approximately $4.1 million through this venture.
The jet, ed under his company LoveAir LLC, has been chartered 126 times, covering over 149,000 miles, with clients often unaware of its ownership.
A strategic move amid legal battles
Combs' decision to rent out his private jet appears to be a strategic move to manage the substantial costs associated with his ongoing trial.
The aircraft, operated by Silver Air and listed on luxury charter platforms like Jettly, offers a lavish experience for travelers. With a 14-enger capacity and a range of 6,500 nautical miles, the jet features a sleek black exterior and an interior adorned with oak-colored finishes and plush seating.
Each chartered flight averages around $32,597, providing Combs with a significant revenue stream during his legal proceedings.
This income is crucial, as he has reportedly invested at least $10 million in his defense, assembling a team of high-profile attorneys to contest the serious charges against him.
Legal proceedings and public scrutiny
Combs is currently on trial in Manhattan federal court, facing multiple charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The trial has attracted widespread media attention, with testimonies from his former partner, Cassie Ventura, and rapper Kid Cudi shedding light on the alleged abuse and coercion Combs is accused of.
Ventura's testimony described instances of forced participation in illicit activities, while Cudi recounted an alleged arson attack on his vehicle linked to Combs' jealousy over Ventura.
Despite the severity of the allegations, Combs has denied all charges. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence in prison. The trial is expected to last several weeks, with further testimonies and evidence to be presented.