Day 1 of testimony in the Diddy trial pulled no punches. From surveillance footage of a hotel assault to harrowing accounts of coercion, the courtroom was flooded with evidence that this case is about more than fame—it’s about power, silence, and the cost of survival.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is officially on trial—and the opening statements, courtroom atmosphere, and federal indictment paint a chilling portrait of power used to exploit and control. This post breaks down Day 1 of the trial, the evidence, the missing witness twist, and why this isn’t just a celebrity case—it’s a cultural reckoning.

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is officially on trial in federal court—and this isn’t just about fame or fortune. It’s about decades of alleged abuse, a deeply complex legal case, and what justice looks like in the face of celebrity power. Here’s everything you need to know before the evidence starts unfolding.