AceShowbiz - Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' extensive musical catalog has experienced a notable surge in on-demand streams following his recent arrest and indictment for sex trafficking and racketeering. According to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company, Combs' music, under various monikers including Diddy, Puff Daddy, and P. Diddy, saw an 18.3% increase in streams during the week of his arrest.

Experts attribute this increase partly to heightened curiosity. Professor George Howard of Berklee College of Music explains, "Music becomes a piece of information as people try to comprehend the allegations." They also note that streaming's anonymity may contribute to the spike, with users feeling less awkward about listening to Combs' music compared to purchasing physical copies.

The phenomenon of increased streaming following controversies is not uncommon. After a documentary accused R. Kelly of sexual misconduct, his streaming numbers nearly doubled.

The indictment against Combs alleges years of abuse, coercion, and trafficking of women, dating back to 2008. However, he has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, has argued that the alleged "freak offs" were merely Diddy's way of being intimate, and that prosecutors are overreaching.

Despite his legal troubles, Combs remains in custody at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where he is reportedly on suicide watch. Sources indicate that this is standard procedure for high-profile individuals.