What Diddy Hid in His Closet Shocks Federal Agents
When federal agents swarmed Sean "Diddy" Combs' Miami mansion in spring 2024, few expected the surreal list of items they'd uncover behind his gilded bedroom doors. But what they found wasn't just bizarre — it became a focal point in one of the most high-profile sex trafficking and racketeering trials in recent history.
The Raid on Star Island
On March 25, 2024, Homeland Security agents launched a coordinated raid on Combs' $48 million estate on Star Island, a secluded, celebrity-filled enclave in Miami Beach. Agents arrived by land and sea, some aboard boats and others in armored vehicles, to execute a search warrant tied to a federal investigation into alleged racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution.
Inside, they found more than just décor fit for a music mogul. Homeland Security Special Agent Gerard Gannon, who led the raid, testified that the team discovered an array of firearms — including AR-15-style rifle parts with scratched-off serial numbers and a loaded .45-caliber handgun — hidden inside Combs' primary bedroom closet.
A Closet Full of Contradictions
But it wasn't just weapons. Photographic evidence presented to jurors during the ongoing Manhattan trial showed plastic storage bins stuffed with 25 bottles of Johnson's Baby Oil and 31 bottles of Astroglide lubricant. Other finds included a rubber duck, sex toys, a pair of red stiletto heels, and lingerie.
Tucked inside a Balenciaga boot, investigators reportedly found multiple cell phones. Nearby, a Gucci bag allegedly contained white powder residue that tested positive for cocaine and ketamine, along with pills confirmed to be MDMA and Xanax — some marked with Tesla logos.
Prosecutors argued these items could support testimony from Combs' former girlfriend, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, who spent four days on the stand recounting alleged abuse and coerced participation in drug-fueled sex acts with escorts — claims that Combs and his legal team firmly deny.
Defense Pushback
Combs' attorneys have sharply criticized the raid, calling the use of military-level force excessive and theatrical. They have also questioned the integrity of the evidence presentation, suggesting investigators intentionally arranged seized items for maximum visual effect in court.
During cross-examination, defense attorney Teny Geragos challenged the credibility of the search process, implying that the items had been staged to look more incriminating than they were.
Ongoing Legal Battle
Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. His legal team insists that any group sex was consensual, and that the accusations amount to mischaracterizations of private adult relationships.
The federal trial, now underway in New York, is expected to last several more weeks. If convicted, Combs could face decades in prison.
Until then, the photographs from his closet — baby oil, boots, and all — remain one of the most unusual chapters in a case that continues to captivate and divide the public.
References: What Feds Found in Diddy's Closet: Astroglide, Baby Oil… and a Rubber Duck? | Federal Agent Offers a Glimpse at What Investigators Found Inside Diddy’s Miami Home | Inside Diddy's Miami Beach Mansion Filled With Guns, Ammo, Stilettos, Lube and Sex Toys | A Timeline of Allegations and Charges Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
