Amid growing calls to remove Sean "Diddy" Combs' star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that the star will remain in place. This decision comes despite mounting legal troubles and public outcry against the music mogul.
A spokesperson for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce told TMZ that discussions about removing Diddy’s star have not taken place, emphasizing that the organization does not have the power to remove a star once it has been installed. "The Chamber has the authority to nominate star recipients, manufacture and install stars upon city approval, and conduct the Walk of Fame installation ceremony, but it lacks the authority to remove them," the spokesperson explained.
Diddy has recently faced a series of legal challenges, including seven civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and other misdeeds, alongside a federal criminal investigation. Despite these serious accusations, his star, which he received in 2008, will remain a permanent fixture on the Walk of Fame.
The situation is reminiscent of past controversies involving other celebrities. Notably, there were calls to remove the stars of Bill Cosby and Donald Trump. Trump's star, in particular, was repeatedly vandalized but was never removed, highlighting the Chamber's longstanding policy.
Diddy has vehemently denied the allegations against him, claiming his accusers are financially motivated. However, the controversy intensified after a video involving Cassie surfaced, further damaging his public image.
While the Hollywood Walk of Fame will not see Diddy’s star removed, the discussion raises ongoing questions about how public honors should be handled when recipients fall from grace. For now, the star remains, as do the debates surrounding it.
