Pastor TD Jake’s Admits Going To Diddy Party: I Was There For 30 Mins’
Frank Olamide
TD Jakes Admits Attending a Diddy Party — But Says He Left After 30 Minutes
For over a year, Bishop T.D. Jakes has been dodging online rumors and whispers trying to link him to embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and the now-infamous parties that have become the subject of intense public scrutiny — and legal investigation.
Now, the famed pastor is finally addressing the controversy directly.
In a new interview with Oprah Winfrey, Jakes opened up about his alleged connection to Diddy, confirming that yes — he did attend a party hosted by the Bad Boy founder. But according to Jakes, it was brief, uneventful, and he left after just 30 minutes.
And Oprah? She says she was there too.
The Admission
In the sit-down conversation, both Oprah and TD Jakes admitted to being at a Diddy-hosted event — but were quick to clarify that they didn’t stay long and certainly weren’t part of any after-hours activity.
“Yes, I was there,” Jakes said, adding that his attendance lasted “about 30 minutes.” “I didn’t see anything inappropriate during the time I was there, and I left.”
Oprah echoed a similar sentiment, saying she and Jakes left before the night really got going.
The Internet Wants to Know: Why Was He There at All?
While Jakes has made efforts over the last year to distance himself from Diddy as lawsuits and accusations mounted, some on social media are raising eyebrows at the pastor’s presence at all.
“What is a pastor doing at a Diddy party in the first place?” one user asked, echoing the sentiment flooding X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.
The question hits on a larger cultural tension between celebrity pastors and the circles they keep. T.D. Jakes isn’t just a faith leader — he’s a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and has long moved in high-powered Hollywood-adjacent spaces. But with Diddy facing serious legal allegations involving sex trafficking, drugs, and assault, association with him — even tangential — has become toxic.
Reputation Damage Control?
It’s no coincidence that Jakes is speaking out now. As the lawsuits against Diddy continue to pile up and video footage and documents come to light, many public figures who previously partied or worked with the music mogul are rushing to clarify their distance.
“Bishop Jakes has no ongoing relationship with Mr. Combs and has not attended any events beyond the one mentioned,” a source close to the pastor shared privately.
Where It Stands Now
To date, there’s no evidence directly tying Jakes to anything criminal or inappropriate. His admission seems more about transparency and optics than damage control — though in today’s climate, the two are hard to separate.
Still, many followers are left asking: What message does it send when a pastor shows up — even briefly — at parties known for excess and secrecy?
The lines between the pulpit and Hollywood continue to blur. But as the Diddy saga unfolds, more public figures — even the spiritual ones — may have to answer for where they were and why.
