**Explosive Lawsuit Targets Diddy’s Mother While He’s Locked Up 😳**

As Sean “Diddy” Combs remains behind bars awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious charges, a fresh legal bombshell has dropped—this time targeting his 84-year-old mother, Janice Combs (also known as Janice Smalls). In a dramatic Manhattan federal court filing, Bad Boy Entertainment co-founder Kirk Burrowes accuses Janice of fraudulently seizing control of his 25% ownership stake in the iconic record label, claiming she conspired with her son in a decades-long scheme of intimidation, coercion, and concealment.

The allegations trace back to 1996, when Burrowes—then president and co-founder of Bad Boy—claims Diddy threatened him with a baseball bat in the label’s New York office, forcing him to sign over his shares under duress. Attorney Kenneth Meiselas was allegedly present during the incident. Burrowes says he relinquished his 25% stake and 15% annual earnings share, which were then transferred to Janice, giving her majority control. He alleges this was part of a broader plan to strip him of his financial interests while Diddy avoided personal liability in other matters.

Burrowes’ latest lawsuit, filed in February 2025, specifically targets Janice for “fraudulent concealment.” He claims he only recently uncovered “irrefutable evidence” through an investigation that Janice knowingly participated in the scheme, secretly assuming control around 1998 while maintaining a facade of integrity. The suit argues the claims aren’t time-barred due to this alleged ongoing deception, seeking the return of his stake, compensatory damages equivalent to its value, and a full audit of Bad Boy’s earnings since inception.

This isn’t Burrowes’ first legal clash with the Combs family. He has sued Diddy multiple times over the years, including a 2025 complaint accusing the mogul of sexual harassment, physical aggression, and forced compliance with degrading acts—claims that were dismissed. Diddy’s legal team has repeatedly dismissed Burrowes’ actions as “frivolous” attempts to re-litigate old, rejected allegations, calling the inclusion of an elderly mother particularly egregious and a waste of court resources.

The timing couldn’t be more explosive. With Diddy detained and facing mounting civil suits and criminal charges amplified by documentaries like 50 Cent’s Netflix series, this new filing drags his family deeper into the spotlight. Janice has pushed back hard, filing motions to dismiss and blasting the accusations as baseless. In one response, she denied any involvement in coercion or fraud, portraying herself as an innocent bystander unfairly targeted.

The case highlights long-simmering tensions over Bad Boy’s ownership and legacy. Founded in 1993, the label launched stars like Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, and Mary J. Blige, but Burrowes has long claimed he was pushed out amid abuse and manipulation. As Diddy’s empire faces collapse amid serious allegations, this lawsuit adds another layer of drama—potentially exposing family financial maneuvers from decades ago.

Legal experts say the outcome hinges on proving the concealment delayed the statute of limitations and substantiating the coercion claims. For now, the suit keeps the pressure on the Combs family, turning a hip-hop empire’s origin story into a courtroom battlefield while Diddy fights for freedom from behind bars.

The music world watches closely: Could this unravel more secrets about Bad Boy’s rise? Or will it be dismissed like previous efforts? One thing is clear—Diddy’s legal nightmare shows no signs of ending soon.