Aisha TukurProminent Democrats have had close ties with Combs for decades
High-profile Democrats have had their fair share of collaborations with rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, whom federal authorities have charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and more in a disturbing indictment unsealed Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, New York Mayor Eric Adamsand former President Barack Obama have all been connected to the “Hello Good Morning” artist for Democratic causes over the years. Combs has been one of the major celebrities backing Democrats throughout his career.
In 2020, Harris,– now the Democratic frontrunner in the 2024 race – thanked Combs for hosting a political town hall about COVID-19.
“There’s a lot at stake for our communities right now and it’s critical we bring to the forefront how coronavirus is perpetuating racial inequality and health disparities,” Harris wrote on X.
Combs also played a crucial role in engaging young voters for Democrats at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, where he interviewed young delegates and Democrat lawmakers – including Obama and Clinton – for MTV.
