Judge Says Sean 'Diddy' Combs Must Pay Close to Half a Million Dollars in Legal Fees to NBCUniversal

A judge ordered Sean 'Diddy' Combs to pay NBCUniversal $477,700.50 in legal fees. This ruling follows the dismissal of a $100 million defamation lawsuit filed by Combs concerning the 2025 Peacock documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The payment compensates the company for costs incurred during its defense. The court's decision ensures NBCUniversal recovers these expenses after Combs' legal challenge against the documentary was unsuccessful, marking a significant financial penalty for the music mogul.