For over two decades, prosecutors allege, the Bad Boy Records founder used the power and prestige he'd gained in building a hip-hop empire to destroy young lives.

Combs is accused of coercing and abusing women with help from a network of associates who helped silence victims through blackmail and violence. He has pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop's most opportunistic entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad ...