Behind bars, but Diddy rakes in millions! Clueless rich travellers fund rapper's $10M sex trafficking defence via secret jet scheme
Despite facing federal sex trafficking charges, Diddy is earning millions by leasing out his $60M Gulfstream G550 jet, which operates under anonymity through Silver Air. With over $10M in legal fees, the jet¡¯s income has become his main financial lifeline.
Despite being behind bars and currently standing trial in a federal court, Sean ¡°Diddy¡± Combs, aka Puff Daddy or P. Diddy continues to make serious money, largely thanks to the luxury jet he owns. The rapper and entrepreneur is leasing out his $60 million Gulfstream G550, raking in millions even as he faces mounting legal trouble. His federal sex trafficking trial, which officially began on May 5 in Manhattan, has already seen high-profile testimony from witnesses including his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, fellow artist Kid Cudi, and a former personal assistant. With legal fees reportedly soaring past the $10 million mark, it appears the embattled mogul is relying heavily on his jet¡¯s rental revenue to keep his defence strategy afloat.
Diddy¡¯s jet earns millions under the radar
As per a RadarOnline.com report, Diddy has quietly made $4.1 million since his arrest in September 2024 by renting out his sleek Gulfstream G550 called LoveAir ¡ª all while renters remain unaware that they¡¯re flying on a jet owned by the embattled rap mogul.
Diddy's private jet LoveAir| Credit: X (@GeneralJoeM17)
The jet is listed and operated by luxury aviation company Silver Air, which handles all bookings without disclosing the aircraft¡¯s ownership. This strategic anonymity has allowed the business to continue uninterrupted despite the hip-hop mogul facing multiple lawsuits. With at least 126 flights completed and over 149,000 miles logged, the jet is also one of the aircraft that consumed the most miles last year.
Inside Diddy¡¯s Gulfstream G550: $60M jet flying elite passengers
The jet, flown 126 times as of May 20, offers high-end comfort with oak-toned interiors, oversized couches, and seating for 14. With an average rental of $32,597 per trip, the Gulfstream G550 has logged nearly 150,000 miles since Diddy¡¯s arrest.
Private jet income helps cover Diddy¡¯s $10M legal defence
With mounting legal expenses stemming from federal charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution, the private jet income helps cover Diddy¡¯s $10M legal defence.
In addition to this, the hip-hop mogul has been forced to list his sprawling $61.5 million Beverly Hills mansion in a bid to raise funds. However, with the home sitting without buyers on the market for over 200 days, it's his $60 million private jet that has stepped in as his most reliable source of income.
No relief for Diddy
A sketch of Diddy from courtroom as he undergoes sex trafficking trial| Credit: X (@KiraWontMiss)
Meanwhile, Diddy has found himself with little to no help, as all his high-profile connections have turned a blind eye to his trial, seemingly distancing themselves from the musician. Although his family stands by him, his professional career is practically over. If found guilty on all charges, he faces a minimum of 15 years in prison, with the possibility of life behind bars.
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