Kanye West made a bold statement this week — not with lyrics, but with his unexpected presence. The rapper, clad head‑to‑toe in white, arrived at Manhattan’s U.S. District Courthouse on Friday, June 13. He was there to support Sean “Diddy” Combs on day 23 of the disgraced mogul’s ongoing federal sex‑trafficking trial.
West alighted from a sleek, blacked‑out Maybach, greeted fans outside, and walked straight through security, making it clear that he wanted to stand by Combs.
When asked to confirm if he was there to support the rapper, West succinctly replied:
“Yes.”
Christian Combs, the son of Sean Combs, met West at the courthouse entrance. As reported by the Daily Mail, the two embraced before heading into the building together.
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CNN also reported that West had already been in contact with Christian prior to his appearance at the trial, coordinating the visit in advance.
While West’s public presence drew attention, his wife Bianca Censori was not seen with him at the courthouse. She had been photographed beside him the evening before in New York City.
This isn’t the first time West has backed Combs under the spotlight. He has previously called out the system on social media, tweeting “Free Puff” and even releasing music featuring Diddy’s voice.
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