Will Smith has publicly shut down speculation linking him to Sean Combs, aka Diddy, amidst a swirl of online memes and allegations surrounding the music mogul. During a performance at The Observatory North Park in San Diego on December 12, Smith addressed the audience, making it clear that he has no ties to Diddy or the ongoing controversies surrounding him.
Diddy, who is currently in custody awaiting trial on serious charges including sex trafficking and other crimes, has become a hot topic across social media. Memes and rumors have humorously – but inaccurately – tied the “King Richard” actor to Diddy’s infamous “freak off” parties. Will Smith took this opportunity to set the record straight, telling the crowd:
“I ain’t been nowhere near that man [Puffy], I ain’t did none of that stupid sht. So whenever y’all hear it, if somebody says that, it’s a damn lie.”*
Though Smith admitted that some of the memes circulating online were amusing, he voiced frustration with the excessive speculation. As reported by Variety, Smith said:
“The world we’re in right now, it’s really hard for y’all to discern what’s real and what’s true. I been seein’ y’all memes and stuff. Some of that stuff is funny, some of it’s funny. But I haven’t addressed any of this publicly, but I just wanna say this very clearly: I don’t have sht to do with Puffy.”*
The viral video from his San Diego appearance shows Smith denouncing the allegations and rumors as “bullsh*t,” asking fans to stop spreading the false narratives. He further clarified that he has never been involved in Diddy’s alleged parties, asserting:
“I ain’t been nowhere near no damn freak-off. Listen, I do enough of my own sht. Don’t be putting me in other people’s bullsht.”
Smith even found a moment to joke about the large quantities of baby oil authorities reportedly found in Diddy’s home. Laughing, he quipped, “I don’t even like baby oil.”
This public statement comes on the heels of other high-profile allegations against celebrities. Jay-Z, for instance, was recently named in a refiled lawsuit alleging sexual assault alongside Diddy. Jay-Z has since denied the claims and challenged the accuser to pursue criminal charges if the allegations hold merit.
As Diddy remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, Will Smith’s comments mark a strong effort to distance himself from the unfolding scandal. By addressing the viral memes directly, Smith has drawn a clear line, reminding fans and critics alike to separate fact from fiction in an increasingly speculative social media landscape.