Sean “Diddy” Combs is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by a former employee, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, accusing him of sexual harassment, drugging, and threats. Combs’ legal team has filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to dismiss the case, arguing that the lawsuit is a baseless attempt to pressure the music mogul into a settlement through sensationalized claims.

Jones, who worked for Combs from September 2022 to November 2023, initially filed the lawsuit in February, seeking $30 million in damages. An amended complaint in March further accused Combs of being involved in a “RICO enterprise” and participating in a “sex trafficking venture.” Combs’ attorneys have dismissed these claims as a fabricated attempt to turn a routine commercial dispute into a high-profile RICO conspiracy, arguing that the allegations lack specific details and fail to meet the legal standards required for such a case.

Combs has vehemently denied all allegations, with his lawyer, Erica Wolff, describing the lawsuit as “pure fiction” and a “shameless attempt” to generate media attention. Wolff emphasized that Jones’ claims are entirely made up and that Combs looks forward to disproving them in court. The motion to dismiss also highlighted that Jones failed to provide specific instances of the alleged misconduct, further undermining the credibility of his claims.

Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, has faced scrutiny in the past, with a federal judge referring a concern about his conduct to a grievance committee earlier this year. The referral stemmed from a pattern of jurisdictional issues in unrelated cases, leading to allegations that Blackburn may be using federal court filings to gain media attention and pressure defendants into settlements. Blackburn, however, has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that Combs’ legal team is attempting to discredit him.

This lawsuit is one of several legal battles Combs has faced recently. Other cases include allegations of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s and more recent claims involving his son. Despite the mounting legal pressure, Combs continues to deny all accusations, maintaining his innocence as he fights to clear his name.