AceShowbiz - Sean "P. Diddy" Combs is forced to defend himself after his former protege Shyne turned his back on the embattled music mogul. Puffy's spokesperson has clapped back at the rapper-turned-politician's "demonic" characterization of the incarcerated rapper and his actions.

The rep said in a statement to various outlets on Thursday, November 14, "Mr. Combs categorically denies Mr. Barrow's allegations, including any suggestion that he orchestrated Mr. Barrow to 'take the fall' or 'sacrificed' him by directing witnesses to testify against him. These claims are unequivocally false."

The rep insisted, "Mr. Combs was acquitted of all charges related to the 1999 Club New York incident and has consistently maintained his innocence. He cannot accept or condone any characterization of his actions as 'demonic' or 'malicious.' "

"Mr. Combs appreciates the path Mr. Barrow has pursued and wishes him continued success. It is unfortunate that Mr. Barrow has chosen to revisit these allegations," the statement went on to read. "Mr. Combs trusts that responsible journalism will weigh both the established legal outcomes and Mr. Combs’ positive, longstanding support for those he has worked with."

During his appearance in the November 13 episode of the "Tamron Hall Show", Shyne discussed overcoming hardships, Belize and his turbulent relationship with his former boss Diddy. He said Diddy referred to him as his "brother," but the feeling apparently wasn't always the same.

"I wish I was his brother in 2000 when we were on trial," Shyne quipped in reference to their fallout after the 1999 NYC nightclub shooting which landed him in jail and saw Diddy walking away without being charged. "I wish I was his brother for the last 26 years when my mom, who is here with me, never got any assistance. He never helped to dry her tears."

"I keep having to put into context without spitting on someone's grave that this is the person that destroyed my life," Shyne added. "I didn't see him shooting, but I know that he made me take the fall. I know that he called witnesses to testify against me. We sat here and I said, 'Please, don't call that witness. That witness is going to destroy me and the witness is lying.' So I had to tell that truth."

Shyne was signed to Diddy's label in 1998. While his life suddenly took a turn for the better after signing the deal, he hit rock bottom when he was involved in a shooting incident in 1999 at a nightclub, where Diddy and his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez were also present.

In 2001, Shyne was convicted of assault and sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was eventually released in 2009, but was immediately deported to Belize, where he began his career as a politician.

Diddy is currently behind held behind bars at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn while awaiting his trial, which is set for May 2025. He faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and transportation for purposes of prostitution.