Diddy's reputation is tarnished, but could he find a way back?
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Reuters Sean "Diddy" Combs was one of the most influential figures in hop-hop
Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' reputation is in tatters after a stream of ugly allegations and revelations in recent years, culminating with his conviction in July. He has now been sentenced to more than four years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but was cleared of three other charges. The jury's mixed verdicts did not present a clear-cut result - but it was seen as a better-than-expected outcome for the star. Some observers believe that the conviction is unlikely to stop him trying to mount a comeback. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, host of the BBC's Diddy on Trial podcast, saw the support for him outside court after the verdicts were delivered in July and, speaking at that time, suggested there may be a way back.
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