Daphne Joy speaks out on alleged explicit video, calls ordeal ‘abuse’
Diddy's ex says she never consented to being filmed after an alleged explicit video surfaced online
Model and actress Daphne Joy has spoken publicly for the first time after an alleged explicit video purportedly involving her and music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs surfaced online.
In an emotional statement shared on Instagram, the 39-year-old said she was devastated by the situation and claimed she never consented to being recorded, describing the experience as a form of abuse.
Addressing the controversy on Monday, Joy reflected on a past relationship and expressed regret over decisions she said were made in an effort to please her partner at the time.
“Everybody plays the fool sometime, and I have been the biggest fool,” she wrote, adding that she once believed her actions were motivated by love.
Joy said she now views the situation differently, describing it as painful to revisit and far removed from what she once considered a loving relationship.
The model further alleged that the video was recorded without her permission and claimed she was later subjected to threats and blackmail related to the footage.
According to her statement, individuals allegedly demanded a substantial payment in exchange for preventing the material from being released publicly.
Joy said she initially considered meeting the demand but ultimately chose not to.
She alleged that the footage was subsequently offered to a media outlet, which later declined to publish it after concerns were raised about potential legal issues involving revenge porn and extortion.
The authenticity of the alleged video has not been independently verified, and the claims made by Joy have not been publicly substantiated.
The controversy comes amid ongoing scrutiny surrounding Combs, who has faced a series of legal challenges in recent years. He has not publicly responded to Joy’s latest allegations.
The situation also drew a reaction from rapper 50 Cent, who shares son Sire with Joy. Commenting on social media, the rapper appeared to weigh in on the controversy, writing that “She’s not a victim, SIRE is.”