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VIDEO: Rihanna admits When she was 16 years old, Diddy told her “Either sleep with me or go out the window on the 29th floor”, what’s even scarier is that he… see more

In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, Rihanna has come forward with a disturbing account of an encounter with Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was just 16 years old. The Barbadian singer and business mogul, now 37, disclosed the chilling incident during a recent interview, shedding light on a dark moment from her early career.
According to Rihanna, the incident occurred as she was beginning to make her mark in the music industry. She alleges that Diddy, a prominent figure in hip-hop and entertainment, cornered her with a terrifying ultimatum. “He told me, ‘Either sleep with me or go out the window on the 29th floor,'” Rihanna recounted, her voice steady but laced with the weight of the memory. The setting, she explained, was a high-rise building, amplifying the threat’s gravity. “What’s even scarier is that he didn’t seem like he was joking,” she added, hinting at an unsettling demeanor that left her fearing for her safety.
At the time, Rihanna was an emerging talent, having moved from Barbados to the United States to pursue her dreams. She had yet to release her breakout hit “Pon de Replay,” which would catapult her to global stardom in 2005. Diddy, already an established music mogul with Bad Boy Records, wielded significant influence in the industry—an imbalance of power that Rihanna says made the encounter all the more intimidating.
“I was young, naive, and far from home,” Rihanna said. “You don’t know how to process something like that when you’re just starting out and someone so powerful says something so insane.” She did not elaborate on how she escaped the situation but emphasized that it left a lasting impression, one she buried for years as she focused on building her career.
The revelation comes amid a wave of scrutiny surrounding Diddy, who has faced multiple allegations of misconduct in recent years. While Rihanna’s account is the latest to surface, it stands out due to her global prominence and the specificity of her claims. Sources close to the singer say she chose to speak now as part of a broader effort to reclaim her narrative and support others who may have faced similar experiences in the industry.
Diddy’s representatives have not yet responded to requests for comment on Rihanna’s allegations. However, the story has already ignited fierce discussion online, with fans and commentators expressing outrage and calling for accountability. The phrase “29th floor” has begun trending on social media platforms, as users dissect the implications of Rihanna’s words and share their own reactions to the news.
Rihanna’s career has since soared to unprecedented heights, with Grammy wins, a billion-dollar Fenty empire, and a reputation as a cultural icon. Yet, this disclosure underscores the challenges she faced behind the scenes, particularly as a young Black woman navigating a male-dominated industry. “I’ve carried this for a long time,” she admitted. “But I’m not that scared little girl anymore.”
As the story unfolds, it raises broader questions about power dynamics in entertainment and the experiences of countless others who may have stories yet untold. For now, Rihanna’s courage in speaking out has added a significant chapter to an ongoing reckoning—one that shows no signs of slowing down.