The explosive trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs kicked off on May 5 in Manhattan’s federal court, instantly sending shockwaves through Hollywood’s elite.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial officially began on May 5, 2025, in a packed Manhattan federal courtroom.

The music mogul faces serious charges, accused of orchestrating a s*x trafficking ring involving coercion and abuse spanning several years.

Prosecutors allege Combs used his influence to force women into drug-fueled “Freak-Off” parties, exploiting them for s*x and control.

Now, in 2025, the federal case has escalated with a string of celebrity names dropped like confetti.

Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, took the stand and exposed a chilling account of alleged abuse and coercion.

She described being recruited into drug-fueled “Freak-Off” parties starting at age 22 that allegedly stretched for up to four days.

Ventura testified that Diddy physically assaulted her — stomping, hitting, and controlling her movements with brutal threats.

Courtroom viewers were shown uncut footage of Combs allegedly attacking Ventura in a California hotel in 2016.

Kanye West was one of the first celebrities named when jury selection began on May 5 in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial.

The rapper has not been accused of any crimes, but jurors were told to expect his name to come up during testimony.

He stood by Diddy following the mogul’s 2024 arrest, even dropping a track featuring Combs and his daughter North titled “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine.”

Mike Myers, yes, Austin Powers himself, was also named during jury selection — though no known ties to Diddy have been made public.

The court simply warned his name might appear, but he is not accused of any misconduct.

Michelle Williams, former Destiny’s Child member, was also name-checked during the jury selection phase.

Like others, she faces no allegations, but her connection to the case has yet to be clarified.

Michael B. Jordan was named because of his short-lived 2016 romance with Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s ex and the trial’s key witness.

The relationship happened during a break in Cassie and Diddy’s toxic decade-long romance.

Diddy’s late longtime partner, was mentioned when Cassie said their affair began while he was still publicly with Porter.

Porter, who passed away in 2018 from pneumonia, shared three children with Combs and was reportedly unaware of the affair.

Cassie said Diddy kept their relationship secret to avoid backlash over his family image.

Drake came up in testimony linked to an incident before his 2013 OVO Festival in Toronto.

Cassie claimed she was allegedly abused the night before attending Drake’s event but still appeared publicly, styling her hair to cover bruises.

French Montana was spotted with Cassie at the OVO Festival, though he was not involved in the incident.

Prince was mentioned when Cassie recalled sneaking off to a private basement concert at the late icon’s L.A. home.

Cassie testified she didn’t tell Combs she was going, fearing his reaction, and fled after spotting him at the venue.

Later that night, she claimed he came to her hotel and physically assaulted her.

Kid Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, had a brief relationship with Cassie during one of her breaks from Diddy.

Cassie said she hid the fling from Combs, but he found out by going through her phone during a “Freak-Off.”

According to her testimony, Diddy allegedly reacted by threatening her with a wine bottle opener.

While no celebrity named so far is accused of wrongdoing, their proximity to Diddy — and these dark claims — is impossible to ignore.

With more witnesses expected to testify, and new names possibly emerging, this trial is just heating up — and the list could grow.