Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy
by ABC News
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 38 chart positions in 38 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · True Crime#44100K to 300K
- 🇨🇦CA · True Crime#47100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · True Crime#5530K to 100K
- 🇺🇸US · True Crime#5830K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · True Crime#1025K to 30K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
237K to 754K🎙 Weekly cadence·33 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
475K to 1.5M🇬🇧20%🇨🇦20%🇰🇷20%+35 more - Active Followers
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142K to 452K
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"Free Luigi"
Aug 31, 2026
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"Mister Cactus"
Aug 24, 2026
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"B.T."
Aug 17, 2026
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Christmastime in Altoona
Aug 10, 2026
41m 02s
Coming Soon: 'Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione'
Jul 28, 2026
2m 02s
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| 8/31/26 |  "Free Luigi" | How did the killing of one man become a flashpoint for widespread frustration with America’s healthcare industry? Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 38m 36s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 | "Mister Cactus" | Some people who crossed paths with Luigi Mangione throughout his life say he was kind and had a promising future. How did Brian Thompson's shooter change in the lead-up to his arrest? Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 09s | ||||||
| 8/17/26 | "B.T." | Who was UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson? Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 36m 58s | ||||||
| 8/10/26 | Christmastime in Altoona | The manhunt for the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson comes to an end at a McDonald’s in Altoona, PA. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 41m 02s | ||||||
| 7/28/26 | Coming Soon: 'Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione' | Nearly a year after Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy, ABC News and 20/20 are back with season two of Burden of Proof. This season, Brian Buckmire will follow the latest case to captivate the American public. Luigi Mangione will soon be in a Manhattan courtroom, standing trial for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot dead on a New York City sidewalk in December 2024. In this five-part series, ABC News Legal Analyst Brian Buckmire examines the case against Mangione – and explores how Brian Thompson’s murder affected the conversation about healthcare in America. New episodes release weekly right here in this feed beginning Monday, August 10, or early and ad-free for subscribers to 20/20 True Crime+. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to learn more about 20/20 True Crime+ and start your free trial today. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2m 02s | ||||||
| 10/4/25 |  It's All About the Sentence | Diddy’s sentencing hearing featured a highly-produced video from the defense, tearful testimony from his children, and attorneys who gave statements testifying to his character. None of his victims appeared in court. The judge sentenced him to a little more than four years in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 20m 45s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 |  The Trial: After the Verdict | Last week, the jury in USA v. Sean Combs returned a split verdict. Reactions have been split, too. Lots of people have weighed in -- from Sean Combs’ family to other celebrities, to you: our listeners. As we wrap up trial coverage, ABC News Legal Contributor Brian Buckmire sits down with ABC’s Tonya Simpson to dissect the verdict and process what it might mean for Diddy’s legacy. Also, Brian answers your post-verdict questions. We’ll be back in your feed for Diddy’s sentencing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 46s | ||||||
| 7/3/25 |  The Trial: Split Verdict | The jury in USA v. Sean Combs returned a verdict in his trial Wednesday morning. They found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but not guilty on the more serious charges he faced. ABC New Legal Contributor Brian Buckmire brings us this breaking news episode, sharing his reactions to the verdict, as well as what to expect from Combs’s future sentencing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 12m 32s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 |  The Trial: Verdict Watch | The jury picked a foreperson, and not long after, the foreperson sent the judge a note about a juror who they claim could not follow the judge’s instructions. ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire examines the first day of deliberations and answers your questions about hung juries, what jurors can reveal after they’ve executed their duties, and the sentence Sean Combs could face if convicted. Combs maintains his innocence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 18m 31s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 |  Burden of Proof: The Defense’s Closing Argument | Court adjourned Friday with the conclusion of closing arguments. Sean Combs’ lead defense attorney Marc Agnifilo attacked the government’s charges, accusing them of turning Diddy’s sex life into a crime scene. Analysis of closings from Brian Buckmire and others on "Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy” which streams weekdays at 5:30 PM Eastern on ABC News Live. Find it on Disney+, Hulu, or on most of your favorite streaming apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 26m 31s | ||||||
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| 6/27/25 |  The Trial: The Prosecution’s Closing Argument | The government reminded jurors of the complex web of witnesses and evidence it has presented over the past month and a half to try to prove Sean Combs guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The defense team will make its closing arguments Friday. ABC News legal contributors Channa Lloyd and Bernarda Villalona join Brian Buckmire to break down how prosecutors made their case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 29m 29s | ||||||
| 6/24/25 |  The Trial: Zero Witnesses for the Defense | The case could be in the hands of the jury by Friday, and Brian Buckmire answers more of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 21m 04s | ||||||
| 6/20/25 |  The Trial: Who’s the Leak? | This week in USA v Sean Combs: The judge is concerned that his court has a leak, there’s another issue with one of the jurors, and the jury saw videos of freak offs for the first time. Brian Buckmire also talks to prominent defense attorney Donna Rotunno, who represented Harvey Weinstein, about possible strategies for Sean Combs’ defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 31m 05s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 |  The Trial: New Week, New Juror | The judge in Sean Combs’ trial removed a juror following questions about his candor and whether -- as the judge said -- he “shaded answers to get on and stay on the jury.” An alternate juror took his place. The prosecution could rest its case as soon as Wednesday. And Brian Buckmire answers your questions about why the jury isn’t sequestered, why there are no cameras in federal court and if prosecutors would ever go after alleged victims as co-conspirators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 22m 32s | ||||||
| 6/13/25 |  The Trial: “You went to another man's freak-off?” | “Jane” wrapped up a week on the stand. Combs’ former girlfriend told jurors about her resentment over participating in “hotel nights" which she believed other girlfriends didn’t do. She also described a trip to Las Vegas with another famous rapper. Brian Buckmire talks with ABC Chief Investigative Correspondent Aaron Katersky about the cross examination of "Jane." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 18m 36s | ||||||
| 6/10/25 |  The Trial: “I’m not a sex robot” | “Jane” returned to the stand and told jurors that Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit was like “reading my own sexual trauma.” She testified her alleged “hotel nights” were a lot like Cassie’s alleged freak-offs. The jury also heard Diddy’s voice in audio evidence. “Jane” told the jury she stood up to her boyfriend but also felt trapped because he paid for the roof over her head. And, Brian Buckmire answers your questions about jury nullification, mistrials, and Bibles in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 20m 10s | ||||||
| 6/6/25 |  The Trial: Diddy Gets Scolded | Brian Buckmire talks with someone at ABC who’s been tracking Diddy’s story very closely: Stephanie Maurice coordinates all the interview bookings for ABC’s coverage of Diddy (including this podcast!). She’s been in the courtroom watching the explosive testimony and comparing it with allegations from the civil lawsuits against Diddy. She’s got her eyes on Diddy everyday in court and she’s noticed how expressive he’s been during testimony. The judge has taken note, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 23m 11s | ||||||
| 6/3/25 |  Burden of Proof: Follow the Money | Today was all about the money, in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. An Intercontinental Hotel employee testified that Combs paid him $100,000 in cash to hand over the video of Diddy attacking Cassie. Eddy Garcia told the courtroom that the mogul called him “Eddy, my Angel.” Also, longtime Combs’ Enterprises Chief of Finance explained to the jury how business was conducted in the company. Analysis of witness testimony from Brian Buckmire and others on "Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy" which streams weekdays at 5:30PM Eastern on ABC News Live. Find it on Disney+, Hulu, or on most of your favorite streaming apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 26m 31s | ||||||
| 6/3/25 |  The Trial: A Heated Cross | Cross-examination of “Mia,” a former Combs assistant, gets contentious. Plus, we answer more of your questions on non-disclosure agreements, no-show witnesses and lesser charges. Meanwhile, outside the courtroom, the looming question of a presidential pardon, and Suge Knight weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 20m 54s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 |  The Trial: Evidence | Brian Buckmire sits down with ABC’s Peter Charalambous for a deep dive into the evidence of USA v. Sean Combs. Over 200 exhibits have been entered into evidence and seen by the jury to try to bolster both the prosecution and defense’s cases. Plus, the biggest moments from court this week -- including the defense moving for a mistrial and testimony from former employees of Combs. One telling the jury she was kidnapped and another testifying that she couldn’t leave whenever she wanted, only when she had permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 24m 59s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 |  Burden of Proof: Diddy Made Death Threats, According to Key Witness | Diddy's former assistant Capricorn Clark takes the stand and testifies that Diddy threatened to kill rapper Kid Cudi. Clark also testifies to being held against her will twice and made to undergo lie detector tests -- repeatedly -- because of suspicion that she stole jewelry loaned to Combs. Analysis of Clark's testimony from Brian Buckmire and others on "Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy" which streams weekdays at 5:30PM Eastern on ABC News Live. Find it on Disney+, Hulu, or on most of your favorite streaming apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 23m 37s | ||||||
| 5/23/25 |  The Trial: Prosecutors Go for the Big Fish | Brian recaps key moments in court this week, including Kid Cudi taking the stand. Then, a conversation with former prosecutor Moira Penza who won a conviction in the high profile RICO and sex trafficking case against Keith Raniere of NXIVM. Diddy faces those charges as well, and two of the defense attorneys Penza went up against in that 2019 trial are now representing him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 35m 46s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 |  The Trial: Your Questions Asked and Answered | Brian Buckmire answers your questions about domestic violence, jury notes and the possibility of a presidential pardon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 15m 57s | ||||||
| 5/16/25 |  The Trial: Star Witness | With no cameras in the courtroom, one of the key people taking in every word and noting reactions in the courtroom is ABC Coordinating Producer Tonya Simpson who’s there with her pen and notebook. We’ll get her take on the dramatic testimony of Cassie Ventura, the government’s first major witness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 22m 48s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 |  The Trial: Cassie Ventura's Second Day of Testimony | For a second day, Cassie Ventura was on the stand in the trial of Sean Diddy Combs. Hear analysis from ABC News Live's "Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy." The show streams weekdays at 5:30 p.m. Eastern on ABC News Live. You can find it on Disney+, Hulu, or on most of your favorite streaming apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 26m 00s | ||||||
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Chart history for Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy
Peaked at #14 in South Korea, currently #14 in South Korea.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| AE | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| Denmark | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| PH | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| Canada | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| Australia | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| MY | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| United States | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| PL | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| RO | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| TH | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| Norway | — | #70 | #70 | — |
| AR | — | #70 | #70 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| Ireland | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| NG | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| Japan | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| VN | — | #84 | #84 | — |
Chart Positions
38 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
38 placements across 38 markets.