Bow Wow has found himself under fire after expressing nostalgia for Diddy’s legendary parties amidst the mogul’s legal troubles. During an interview on Rocsi Diaz’s More to the Story podcast, the rapper said he missed the energy of Diddy’s gatherings, a sentiment that many felt was poorly timed and insensitive given Diddy’s ongoing criminal investigations.
“Bruh supposed to be on a 250-foot yacht with his wife, legs up, chilling,” Bow Wow said, reflecting on Diddy’s fall from grace. He added, “It seems unreal at times. Me and Jermaine [Dupri] spoke about it, and I was like, ‘I never thought we would see him in this position. Ever.’”
Bow Wow also lamented the lack of excitement during recent BET Awards weekends without Diddy’s famous parties. “There was no motion, no parties, nowhere to go,” he continued. He was quick to clarify that his comments were about Diddy’s star-studded events, not the controversial “freak offs” referenced in federal allegations.
Backlash From Bow Wow Fans
Many listeners were outraged by Bow Wow’s remarks, accusing him of ignoring the serious nature of Diddy’s charges. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Bow Wow needs to STFU. This is some insensitive bs.” Another added, “This just pissed me off… N-ggas worried about parties meanwhile women were getting abused and assaulted.”
The criticism continued as more users chimed in, suggesting that Bow Wow’s focus on Diddy’s parties was misplaced. “He was asked how he felt about everything, and the best he could do is lament the fact there were less parties?” one person wrote.
Bow Wow’s comments come at a time when Diddy is facing serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. His legal battles have escalated following a lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend Cassie, which sparked further investigations and allegations.
While Bow Wow may have meant no harm, his remarks about missing Diddy’s events in light of these accusations have struck a sour note with fans, many of whom believe he should have remained silent on the matter.