Suge Knight Calls on Sean 'Diddy' Combs to Testify and Elevate His Public Image

Imprisoned rap titan Marion “Suge” Knight, known for his tumultuous history with Sean “Diddy” Combs, has publicly encouraged his adversary to testify in his ongoing trial. In a succinct phone conversation with CNN's Laura Coates from his prison cell, where he serves a 28-year sentence for a fatal hit-and-run in 2015, Knight urged Combs to “humanize” himself. “If he tells his truth, he might just walk,” Knight asserted. “He could explain his past struggles, and the jury may respond favorably.” He warned that Combs’ absence from the stand could imply fear. Combs faces serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, with potential life imprisonment. Whether he will testify remains uncertain, as experts caution against the risks of cross-examination. Knight, notable for promoting West Coast rap in the ’90s, has recently garnered attention amid Combs’ trial, with former associates recounting their rivalry.