P Diddy accused of club assault
2007-10-16 11:25
Los Angeles - P Diddy has been accused of punching a man twice in the face at a New York party.
The rapper reportedly got into an argument with an acquaintance, Steven Acevedo, over a woman at around 03:30 on Saturday while partying with friends at Kiosk - a high-end store that hosts exclusive parties at night.
According to a police report filed by Acevedo, the pair initially walked away from each other after exchanging heated insults, but tempers flared minutes later.
Unable to contain his fury, Diddy reportedly launched himself at Acevedo throwing a "one-two combo" while screaming, "I'll kill you, punk!"
Sources claim Acevedo - who was left with a bloody nose and a fat lip - tried to retaliate but a bodyguard stepped in and reached under his waist, as if to reach for a gun.
Diddy - real name Sean Combs - has not been charged or arrested in connection with the incident.
Surveillance video footage
Police are now investigating if Kiosk has any surveillance video footage that may shed light on the episode.
This is not the first time the 37-year-old music mogul has been involved in a nightclub brawl.
Last February, he reportedly punched a man in the jaw at a Hollywood Oscars party during an argument over the man's fiancée.
In December 1999, he was caught up in a shooting incident at a New York club with then girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and subsequently arrested on weapon and bribery charges. He was acquitted of all charges in 2001.
Diddy is also currently being sued by hip-hop producer James Waldon, who claims he ordered three bodyguards to attack him at New York's The Box club on June 1. - Bang Showbiz.com