Incarcerated rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has removed his sprawling Beverly Hills mansion more than a year after putting the now-infamous home on the market for $61.5 million.
Two months after being sentenced to four years in prison for transporting individuals for prostitution, the rapper appears to have given up on his months-long search to find a buyer for his home in California, which was the subject of a Homeland Security raid, when agents entered the property to find evidence in a sex-trafficking investigation.
Property records show the home was taken off the market on December 24th. It is currently unclear what led to the removal of the property; however, Realtor.com® has contacted a spokesperson for Diddy for comment.
The house—which was listed with a celebrity real estate agent Kurt Rappaport—was initially released in September 2024, days before Diddy, 56, was arrested in New York City on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Diddy had pleaded not guilty to all charges against him—with his lawyers arguing that he had not engaged in non-consensual sexual acts.
After a much-publicized trial earlier this year, the rapper was found not guilty of the more serious allegations against him—but was still sentenced to 50 months behind bars, after a jury convicted him on two prostitution-related convictions.
In addition to a prison sentence, the judge imposed a fine of $500,000, which was the maximum he could order and was based, he said, on the fact that Diddy has “enormous resources, which enabled his crimes.”
Diddy’s 10-bedroom, 13-bathroom estate, which he bought for $39 million back in 2014, gained global notoriety in March 2024 when it was raided by Homeland Security agents as part of their investigation into the rapper’s alleged illegal activities, along with his $48 million Miami home.
Six months after that raid, Diddy was charged with racketeering conspiracy, forced sex trafficking, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution, and now faces life in prison if convicted, according to the Associated Press.
In the months after his arrest, details emerged about the evidence found inside the mansion, which prosecutors claimed was used as the site of several so-called “freak offs,” events where the rapper is accused of using his “power and prestige” to “abuse, threaten and coerce women … to fulfill his sexual desires,” according to an unsealed indictment.
During the trial, jurors were shown images of evidence uncovered during raids on Diddy’s homes in Florida and California, with photos taken inside the properties revealing that investigators found several weapons, including parts of an AR-15 rifle, as well as several pairs of women’s high heels, sex toys, and dozens of bottles of baby oil littering the expansive property.
Several different drugs were also discovered on the property, with the Homeland Security Special Agent Gerard Gannon who revealed that a mixture of pills, white powder, and a “rock crystal-like substance” that later tested positive for cocaine and ketamine were discovered in a Gucci bag in the closet, according to CNN.
Another photo captures a prescription bottle for Clonazepam as well as natural treatments for erectile dysfunction.
Rubber ducks were also seen stored in a box in one photo, while Just For Men hair dye was captured in another, along with a hairdryer.
One image taken inside a bathroom at the home revealed that the mirror was covered with various messages, some of which appear to have been written in lipstick, while others were marked with a black marker.
“I love you love Diddy,” read one, while another said: “WHAT DO YOU WANT?”
A third reads: “You are a legend and quite stn Team Puffy.”
However, the original listing for the home—located in the exclusive Holmby Hills neighborhood—did not mention its scandal-plagued owner, or its controversial history.
Instead, the property was described as one of the area’s “most spectacular and beautiful estates”, offering 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms spread over 17,000 square feet.
It was first reported that the rapper had plans to sell the property back in July 2024, less than four months after it was raided by federal agents, although he didn’t officially put it on the market until two months after those rumors surfaced.
Photos from the raid revealed that agents had conducted a thorough search of both properties, with reports saying they removed several electronic devices and also opened safes found inside both the LA and Miami homes.
According to the indictment, agents uncovered weapons, drugs, and what was described as “freak off” supplies, which included narcotics, lubricant, and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil, according to NBC News.
At the time, a source told Page Six at the time that there was “significant property damage” caused to both homes during the raids.
Diddy’s Holmby Hills property comes complete with a pretty impressive number of amenities, including a bar, wine cellar, library, gym, indoor sauna, and pool.
The listing also drew attention to the “end-of-home theater that can accommodate 35 people,” as well as classic European details throughout the home.
“The stunning grounds include beautiful lawns, mature trees, formal gardens, resort like pool with waterfall and grotto, basketball court, spa house and covered outdoor loggia with BBQ, bar, and pizza oven,” the listing stated.
Before Diddy’s guilty verdict, legal experts explained to Realtor.com what would happen to the property if the rapper ended up serving a prison sentence, revealing that he was legally within his rights to sell the house. However, what is done with the money from a sale may well be left to the authorities.
“In general, he can sell his house, but because of the legal action that is mounting against him, the court will probably have a say in how the proceeds are disbursed,” way Ameeragent with Coldwell Banker in California, he explained.
However, if a buyer comes forward after Diddy’s conviction, the federal government “could put a lien on the assets” and have a say in where the money goes, Justin Papernycrisis manager for White Collar Counseling, she explained.
Ameer also pointed out that Combs could end up with huge legal costs and would need the money from the sale of his house to cover them.
“He may have to sell his house to pay for his legal costs as well as the restitution that is being sought for his victims,” she said. “He could end up having to liquidate a lot of his assets if he can’t afford to pay out of pocket. A court could have oversight of where the sale proceeds go in that case.”
However, due to the stigma surrounding the property, selling at its desired price can be a tough hill to climb.
If Combs takes the house off the market, he can always rent it out as a “trophy property,” Paperny noted, explaining that notable clients of his, with high-end homes, have made their real estate available on Airbnb for as much as $20,000 a night.
However, Paperny explained that Combs may find it difficult to secure a buyer who was willing to pay the asking price of $61.5 million—particularly given the poor connection of the property to the rapper’s lawsuit.
“[He] he may ask too much,” warned the crisis manager. “People may not want the affiliation with him.”
The home is one of the many incredible properties Diddy has owned and sold over the years. His Miami mansion, located on the exclusive Star Island, was previously owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan and cost the rapper $35 million back in 2021.
It includes two buildings on 1.34 acres, with a total of six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and nearly 8,000 square feet, as well as stunning waterfront views.
Diddy already owned the house next door to the Estefan estate, having bought it 18 years earlier for $14.5 million.