While the international entertainment industry is shocked by the news that Diddy was arrested for serious sexual allegations, News Nation reporters had an interview with Suge Knight, co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records, who is serving a prison sentence after a fatal accident and fled in 2015.
The former music producer made shocking statements about the widespread sexual abuse in the US music industry.
According to Suge Knight, Diddy's current situation is the result of a corrupt industry. Diddy had a hand in this, he said. Even when he wiped his shoes, it still smelled bad. But he's not the only one."
Knight described a systematic abusive culture in the industry, where young artists are forced to go through humiliating sexual acts as part of a testing process. He also accused that this abuse has been continued and spread from generation to generation in the industry.
According to Knight, these acts are not a secret, but many in the industry have chosen to remain silent. He criticized famous artists such as Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg andick Ross for not speaking out about this issue.
More shockingly, Knight theorized that the allegations against Diddy could stem from his own experiences as a victim.
"Hurt people will hurt others. When someone is sexually assaulted, they become criminals," Knight said.
Knight also mentioned the role of major record companies in covering up these incidents. He accused Interscope and Universal of having a policy of not working with "troubled" artists and often blaming their artists for keeping quiet.
Knight was harshly critical of Diddy and the music industry.
Knight called for a comprehensive overhaul in the music industry, saying, "If we don't fix it and take action, history will keep repeating itself."
Knight's interview has sparked backlash from some entertainment industry figures.
A spokesperson for Clive Davis, a prominent music executive, completely denied Knight's allegations: "This is a completely fabricated topic from an arrested criminal. Knight's assertions about Clive Davis are 100% untrue because nothing like that ever happened."
Suge Knight's revelations have raised many questions about the culture and practices of the music industry. While some of his allegations may be controversial and unverified, they have contributed to a broader discussion about power, abuse and accountability in showbiz.
As Diddy's case continues, more information and allegations are likely to emerge, raising questions about whether the industry can reform itself to prevent future abuses.
