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  • Friday, 3 October, 2025
    Sean Combs sentenced to four years for prostitution-related offences

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  • Tuesday, 17 September, 2024
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  • Tuesday, 16 January, 2024
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  • Friday, 8 September, 2023
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    New York court dismisses drinks giant’s bid to resolve dispute with rapper behind closed doors

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  • Wednesday, 5 July, 2023
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    Rapper alleges drinks conglomerate had little interest in promoting liquor to broader market

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  • Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
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  • Wednesday, 31 May, 2023
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