King Combs and Kanye West Rally for “Free Diddy” on Bold New EP Track
A shot across the bow of the court arose when Christian “King” Combs teamed with Kanye West to drop a fervent musical statement titled “Diddy Free.” Cue the spotlight: amid Sean “Diddy” Combs’s sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York, the 27-year-old heir released Never Stop, a seven-track EP unveiled June 27 that features the defiant anthem “Diddy Free.” As the chorus proclaims, “N—as ain’t going to sleep till we see Diddy free,” King’s opening line — “Look, when s–t get sus’, they try to play the victim” — sets a combative tone. The EP credits confirm Kanye spearheaded production and composition while King handled significant lyrical duties, underscoring their creative alliance.
Never Stop’s standout cut “Lonely Road” breathes fresh life into their 2020 song “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,” marking West’s first appearance since his brief incarceration last year. In an unexpected twist, 12-year-old North West, daughter of Ye and ex Kim Kardashian, lends her vocals to the track. “Comin’ on my own for a long time / Lonely roads still go to sunshine,” North croons before channeling youthful resilience: “Running through the jungle like a cheetah ride / Surrounded by fake friends I don’t even like.” The track even loops in a snippet of Diddy and Ye’s original intro, forging a through-line of solidarity.
Behind the scenes, tension bubbled when Kanye accused Kim of blocking North’s participation. Screenshots shared on X (formerly Twitter) in February allegedly show Kim warning Ye in a text, “I sent paperwork over so [North] wouldn’t be in the Diddy song to protect her,” referencing her trademark on North’s name. Kanye’s purported reply — “Amend it or I’m going to war. And neither of us will recover from the public fallout. You’re going to have to kill me” — amplified the drama, though Kim’s rep declined comment at the time. Meanwhile, Ye has vocalized unwavering support on social media, tweeting “FREE PUFF” and even attending Diddy’s courtroom proceedings on June 13.
Inside the courthouse, Prosecutor Christy Slavik wrapped up nearly five hours of closing arguments on June 28, painting Combs as the head of a “criminal enterprise” powered by fear and coercion. Slavik cited two alleged assaults — one involving Cassie Ventura in 2016 and another in 2024 by a witness referred to as “Jane” — as chapters in a single narrative of systemic violence. She argued that Combs’s fame and wealth created a fortress of silence around his actions, bolstered by a “small army of personal staff” determined to serve his every whim and shield his empire.
This musical gambit lands as trial verdicts loom, blending family loyalty, legal drama and chart-worthy beats. And there you have it. Decide if this lyrical salvo shifts the narrative or simply amps the tension another notch.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, X (formerly Twitter) posts by Kanye West, court documents from the New York sex trafficking trial, statements from Prosecutor Christy Slavik.
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