EXCLUSIVE: Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ Comeback Plot Revealed — And How it Hinges on Him Teaming Up With the World's Most Controversial Musician
Disgraced rappers Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Kanye West may be staging a comeback.
July 22 2025, Published 10:30 a.m. ET
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has no intention of disappearing quietly, and RadarOnline.com can reveal his planned comeback involves probably the most controversial musician on the planet at the moment.
An insider claimed that while Combs is holed up in New York's Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting sentencing after his shocking sex trafficking trial, the embattled music mogul is determined to team up with Kanye West when he’s freed.
West is said to be trying to stage a comeback along with Combs.
'I Love You So Much'
After 55-year-old Combs was cleared of sex trafficking but found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, sources close to the disgraced producer tell he is plotting a dramatic return to Hollywood power circles, with help from equally toxic West.
West, 48, who now goes by Ye, has publicly backed Combs since his arrest in September. Despite a long list of canceled endorsements and industry isolation, West released a track last month titled Diddy Free, featuring a jailhouse phone call between the two men.
In the clip, West is heard telling Combs: "I love you so much, it's like you raised me."
A source claimed: "Diddy’s aiming to walk free soon, and he’s already laying the groundwork with Kanye. They’re not just planning a return; they’re setting their sights on taking over Hollywood.
"Kanye stood by Diddy when no one else did, and Diddy’s deeply loyal to that."
Combs is said to be 'laying the groundwork' for the comeback.
"They see themselves as brothers now, two fallen giants ready to fight their way back," the source continued. "Kanye’s also been pushing him, saying they’re going to change the whole industry together again."
West has been the only high-profile name to continue supporting Combs publicly. In February, he launched a line of 'Free Puff' merchandise and posted on X: 'ALL THESE CELEBRITY NS AND B------ IS P YOU WATCH OUR BROTHER ROT AND NEVER SAY S---.'
That post, along with an image of Combs allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, led to West’s account being suspended. He was also widely condemned for a caption suggesting that the attack was motivated by "love," writing: "You have to truly be in love to get to the point of risking everything."
He later added: "I have hit women before."
Despite their recent alliance, Combs and West have clashed in the past.
Comeback Details
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In 2022, Combs criticized West's decision to wear a "White Lives Matter" shirt, prompting a public falling-out. But the rift appears to have healed following West's March confession he was in "pain" after being abandoned by former friends and family.
"They’re driving each other forward," the source said. "They both believe they’ve been abandoned, silenced, and cast as the bad guys. That’s what’s motivating them. They’ve discussed starting a new label, diving into tech, and getting into film production. It's all about reclaiming their legacies on their own terms."
"Part of that plan reportedly includes a pair of documentaries, with Combs' version coming first, potentially directed by West. "
"They’re determined to share their side their way,” the insider added. "They feel the media has twisted the narrative, and this is their opportunity to set things straight."
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Combs is still facing 20 years behind bars.
While Combs still faces a potential 20-year sentence, West is said to be laying the groundwork for his return to the spotlight.
The source claimed: "Kanye's already meeting with people and quietly exploring funding options. It’s all being kept under wraps due to the legal complications, but he's telling insiders that Diddy has a plan and he's going to come back even bigger.
"Their images may be badly damaged. But they see this as just a rough chapter in a much bigger redemption arc, and they’re fully committed to making that comeback happen together."
