Embattled hip-hop mogul Diddy has pleaded ‘not guilty’ to forced labor charges in a New York courtroom. The music mogul, whose real name is Sean Combs, appeared in court with a dramatic new look, sporting white hair and a white beard.
Diddy’s new appearance is reportedly a result of him stopping hair dye, allowing his natural color to show. He also appeared to have gained weight and looked noticeably older as he arrived at Manhattan’s federal court in a tan prison-issue top and pants.
During the court hearing, Judge Arun Subramanian read out the updated indictment, which included allegations of ‘forced labor.’ Diddy responded by pleading ‘not guilty.’ He was also seen smiling and waving to his son Christian ‘King’ and daughter Chance Combs in the courtroom.
Diddy’s trial is set to begin in about a month. This development comes after he was previously denied bail for the third time in his sex-trafficking case.