As hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faces mounting federal charges, a decade-old image from a lavish party in Ibiza is making the rounds online once again—despite his efforts years ago to erase it from public view.
Snapped during a star-studded August 1, 2014 birthday bash for fashion designer Riccardo Tisci, the photo showcases a glittering lineup of A-list celebrities—and now serves as a striking symbol of how far Combs has fallen as his legal crisis deepens.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at his trial, Photo Credit: American Citizen/X
Originally posted on Combs’ social media accounts before being swiftly deleted, the photo shows Diddy surrounded by Hollywood royalty: then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West—then newlyweds—pop star Justin Bieber, and a host of fashion icons including Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, and Kendall Jenner. Actors Jared Leto and Zac Efron were also in attendance, along with reality TV veterans Paris Hilton and Kris Jenner.
The extravagant bash, hosted in Spain’s party capital and sponsored by Beats by Dre, was the kind of elite gathering Diddy once ruled. But today, that glittering guest list is being recast through a far darker lens.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Cassie Ventura & Kanye West in Ibiza, Spain, Photo Credit: Olivia Heath/X
Now 55, Combs is currently facing grave federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and coercion. He has pleaded not guilty on all counts. As the trial unfolds in Brooklyn, testimonies are surfacing that shed new light on his alleged abuses of power—particularly those involving former partner Cassie Ventura.
Ventura, who took the stand Tuesday, gave a harrowing account of life under Combs’ control. “Sean dictated so many aspects of my life—my career, my clothing, everything,” she testified. “He’s incredibly charismatic, but also deeply manipulative.”
This isn’t the first time Ventura has publicly accused Combs of abuse. Back in late 2023, she filed a civil lawsuit against him, which he settled quickly—raising eyebrows and suspicions. In March 2024, federal authorities raided multiple properties connected to Combs across the country. He was later arrested in Manhattan in September and remains held without bail.
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber in Ibiza, Spain, Photo Credit: Olivia Heath/X
Federal prosecutors allege that Combs engaged in a pattern of violence and intimidation, even using blackmail to silence alleged victims. One of the more disturbing accusations includes organizing coercive group sex acts referred to as “Freak Offs.”
Photos from that infamous Ibiza party only add to the public fascination—and scrutiny. One widely circulated image features Combs and Ventura posing alongside a kneeling Kanye West, flashing a peace sign. Another shows Kim Kardashian giggling with Paris Hilton, while West naps nearby.
At the time, Bieber, Campbell, and Moss all offered public tributes to Tisci, while West reportedly serenaded the designer and led cheers in his honor.
Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Cassie Ventura and Kate Moss in Ibiza, Spain, Photo Credit: Olivia Heath/X
But what was once billed as a glamorous night of celebration now carries a different tone, as Diddy’s legal troubles deepen. His attempts to secure bail have been denied three times, with prosecutors arguing he poses a flight risk and may attempt to obstruct justice.
Combs’ trial continues this week, with more witnesses expected to testify. As the court delves into the dark allegations surrounding one of hip-hop’s most influential figures, the resurfaced Ibiza photo stands as a stark reminder of how far—and how fast—his empire has fallen.
