Former Danity Kane member D. Woods is speaking out about her troubling experiences with Sean “Diddy” Combs, shedding light on allegations of verbal abuse and exploitation during her time in the music industry. Woods, whose real name is Wanita Denise Woodgett, shared her story in an exclusive interview with Good Morning America and in the new Investigation Discovery docuseries The Fall of Diddy.
D. Woods Troubling Allegations and Emotional Reflections
In her interview, Woods revealed that Combs created a “verbally abusive work environment” for the members of Danity Kane, a group he formed on MTV’s Making the Band. “He did it in different ways with all of us,” she said. “Picking and prodding, just a way to chip and knock away, and then praise you.”
Woods, 41, described her experiences as deeply unsettling, often feeling objectified. “Somebody constantly treating you like a piece of meat, only valuing you for your sex appeal,” she said. The singer also recounted moments of fear, adding, “In some of the environments, it was even scary to be by yourself.”
When asked why she decided to speak out now, Woods explained, “This moment now is a time where I feel like my experience, my truth will really be heard and actually considered and believed.” She added, “Not talking hasn’t changed anything either.”
Combs’ Legal Troubles Continue
The interview aired as Combs faces federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other crimes. He has denied the allegations, with his legal team criticizing the documentary as one-sided and claiming it lacks context. “The accusations against him are pure fiction,” his attorneys stated.
Reflecting on Combs’ dual reputation as a cultural icon and an alleged abuser, Woods said, “A lot of people don’t want to believe that their hero can be this other person.” Despite this, she emphasized the importance of her story, saying, “As long as I’m holding my head up high and my shoulders back, that’s what matters.”
D. Woods’ revelations join a growing list of claims against Combs, painting a complex picture of the music mogul’s influence and behavior within the industry.