Producer Lil Rod Talks About His $30 Million Diddy Lawsuit: "He's A Monster"

Music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones has publicly criticized his former employer, Sean “Diddy” Combs, as the media mogul seeks to dismiss Jones’ $30 million lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, drugging, and threats.

In an interview with Rolling Stone published Tuesday, Jones described Combs as a “monster,” claiming, “He’ll do whatever is necessary to get exactly what he wants. He doesn’t take no for an answer. He [told me] himself, ‘I’ll smack my mama.’ Anybody who can say that even jokingly is a monster.”

Despite long-standing rumors of misconduct, Combs faced renewed scrutiny after CNN obtained surveillance footage of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. Ventura had previously accused Combs of rape and physical assault in a November lawsuit, which was settled within a day.

Following the video's release, Combs apologized in an Instagram clip but denied the allegations in Jones' February lawsuit, asserting that Jones is attempting to “extract a settlement.”

Jones' lawsuit claims that Combs groped him, forced him to participate in sex acts with sex workers, and drugged him while they worked on Combs’ “Love Album” from 2022 to 2023. Jones also alleges that Combs engaged in sex trafficking and covered up a shooting.

Jones told Rolling Stone that the lawsuit has severely impacted his career.

He claimed that those associated with Combs or wary of provoking him are reluctant to work with him, hindering his efforts to promote a new album.

Jones said he cannot tour due to concerns about his safety and has received numerous threats. He added that he feels compelled to take extra precautions, such as masking his face and changing outfits when traveling.

Jones also revealed that he is financially struggling and has sought support from multiple therapists. He mentioned his anxiety and fear of Combs’ influence, noting that he has limited his public appearances to just three gigs in 2024 and has experienced several mental breakdowns.

In response, Combs’ attorney, Erica Wolff, labeled Jones' lawsuit as “pure fiction” and an attempt to gain media attention and a quick settlement. Wolff denied the existence of any conspiracy, threats, or trafficking.

Jones has amended his lawsuit to include additional details, claiming that Combs promised him $20,000 and four royalty points per song for his work on the “Love Album,” but he has yet to be compensated. A spokesperson for Combs denied these claims, stating that Jones was paid as a session musician and sound engineer.

Jones emphasized that his current situation has forced him into hiding and significantly impacted his personal and professional life.

“For safety reasons, I’m not disclosing my current location,” Jones told Rolling Stone. “There have been too many people trying to track me down. I’ve moved locations and states, and everything is kept private. Even my mom doesn’t know where I live. It’s been this way for most of the year.”