For years, hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ White Parties stood as the epitome of hip-hop glamour and celebrity excess. Launched in the late ’90s and held everywhere from the Hamptons to St. Tropez, these all-white affairs weren’t just parties; they were cultural phenomena that blurred the lines between music, fashion, and power. However, in light of Combs’ trial, the media is looking at the White Parties in a new light. Here’s what Combs once said about how he threw two other massive parties that didn’t have his signature dress code included.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs named the other 2 parties he threw that were as notable as his White Parties

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ iconic White Parties, once celebrated as glamorous gatherings of A-list celebrities, have come under intense scrutiny amid Combs’ trial. These events became central to accusations of sexual misconduct and exploitation. Former employees and attendees alleged that the parties, held in exclusive locations like the Hamptons, served as venues for illicit activities, including drug-facilitated sexual encounters and coercion. These allegations have prompted a reevaluation of the White Parties, previously seen as elite social events, casting a shadow over Combs’ legacy and raising questions about the darker side of celebrity culture.

While speaking to Vogue in 2018, Combs discussed his high-profile White Parties. The interviewer noted that Combs said his White Parties were among the “top three” parties he ever threw. They then asked Combs about the “other two” parties he threw that weren’t White Parties.

“I would say when I got my star in Hollywood, I had a party,” Combs revealed. “And this year at Burning Man at an undisclosed location.” Burning Man is a week-long event taking place in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert where participants must prepare for survival by bringing their own food, water, and amenities.

The hip-hop mogul said he’ll ‘never be the same’ after attending his first Burning Man

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ pilgrimage to Burning Man in 2013 marked a rare intersection of hip-hop royalty and countercultural spirituality. The music mogul, known for his lavish lifestyle, ventured into the Nevada desert donning a nautical ensemble complemented by a pink parasol and a glittering golden glove. He shared his transformative experience on Instagram, stating, “Words cannot explain! I’ll never be the same. Do u see the glove?”

Combs’ attendance at Burning Man was notable not only for his celebrity status but also for his immersion into the festival’s ethos. He attended without security, accompanied by friends, and engaged with the community, embodying the principles of radical inclusion and self-expression. The following year, Combs returned to Burning Man, this time captured dancing in the desert to house music, further embracing the festival’s free-spirited atmosphere.

Well before Combs’ arrest and trial, Reddit users commented on seeing Combs at Burning Man. “He came by my art installation as a part of an ‘artistic innovators’ group, or something,” one fan wrote in 2013. “Hosted by the BM Org. Bunch of famous people toured a couple of key installations and art cars so they could get a feel for the type of art there is at Burning Man.”

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs once said his parties would likely get him arrested

Sean “Diddy” Combs discussed his legendary parties in 1999.

“They won’t even give me a permit for the parties no more,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “They don’t want me to throw the parties no more, but we ain’t going to stop. We going to keep on having fun, bringing people together from all walks of life.”

Combs said people will “hear” about his parties through the years. “They’re going to be shutting them down, they’re going to probably be arresting me, doing all types of crazy things just because we want to have a good time,” he continued. “Whenever you bring up a different element into people’s environment, things that broaden people’s horizons, people get intimidated.”

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