Gene Deal Claims Diddy Had A Relationship With Ex-Bad Boy Record's President Kirk Burrowes

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Sean Combs, photographed in his NYC studio in 2001.
Gene Deal was Diddy bodyguard throughout the 90s and 2000s while the mogul produced Bad Boy acts Da Band, Danity Kane, and Day26.

Gene Deal, a former bodyguard for Sean "Diddy" Combs, has offered startling insight into the mogul’s relationship with Kirk Burrowes, co-founder and former president of Bad Boy Entertainment. Deal’s revelations come as Burrowes pursues legal action against Diddy, accusing him of coercion, sexual harassment, and physical aggression. Deal made claims that the mogul and Kirk Burrowes had a romantic relationship while speaking to Art of Dialogue.

While Diddy has never admitted to a relationship with Burrowes, Deal shared his accounts with them together. He also claimed Burrowes privately shared disturbing accounts of Diddy’s alleged mistreatment of his own mother. According to Deal, Burrowes recounted an incident in which Diddy slapped Janice Combs. Deal expressed disbelief at the revelation, describing his shock upon hearing the claim. These allegations add to the growing legal turmoil surrounding Diddy. Burrowes' lawsuit accuses him of threats, blackmail, and intimidation to force the surrender of his 25% stake in Bad Boy Entertainment. The complaint also details years of alleged sexual harassment and physical abuse.

Diddy Ex-President Kirk Burrowes

Deal’s account, combined with Burrowes’ lawsuit, casts a harsh light on Diddy’s personal and professional conduct. The claims have reignited conversations about power dynamics within Bad Boy Entertainment and the treatment of those who built its legacy. Diddy has denied all allegations. As legal proceedings continue, more details may surface, further shaping public perception of his inner circle. The lawsuit underscores the complex relationships within the music industry, where influence and loyalty often intertwine with conflict and control.

These developments have sparked wider discussions about accountability in entertainment, particularly regarding those who wield immense power. As the case unfolds, the industry and the public will watch closely, waiting for clarity on a controversy that continues to deepen. Sean Combs is set to begin federal trial on sex trafficking charges and sexual assault in May.

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Bryson "Boom" Paul has been a contributor for Hot New Hip Hop since 2024. A Dallas-based cultural journalist, he is a CSUB graduate and has interviewed 50 Cent, Jeezy, Tyler, The Creator, Ne-Yo, and others.