Kristina Khorram works as the Chief of Staff for Sean “Diddy” Combs at Combs Enterprises, but in light of the grave accusations against her boss, the attention fell on her. Once celebrated as Diddy’s “right hand,” now she is referred to as the “manipulator-in-chief” in a federal investigation into Diddy’s alleged involvement in sex trafficking. As the case begins to unfold, her role and her activity within the organization by Combs start to gain increasing attention.
Background and career
Khorram has played an integral role in Diddy’s professional life for over a decade. She joined Combs Enterprises back in 2013 and was promoted to the role of Chief of Staff in 2020. Other responsibilities included running day-to-day operations and working on various projects associated with the hip-hop mogul. Prior to Combs Enterprises, she had worked for big companies like Bad Boy Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, learning the tricks of the trade in business management and development.
Khorram’s reputation, however, took a massive hit despite all the professional successes she had with Diddy due to the alleged illegal activities she had with him. She reportedly played the key role in promotion events that are now under investigation with regard to a sex trafficking ring.
Allegations and legal challenges
The federal indictment against Diddy charges him with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. Diddy has plead not guilty to those charges, but the indictment insinuates he used certain employees-possibly including Khorram-to further his alleged criminal activity. People close to the investigation say that if anyone in Diddy’s organization is a “gatekeeper” to his operations, it would be Khorram.
Another lawsuit filed by a rapper named Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones has made things even more complicated for her. In the suit, she’s referred to as Ghislaine Maxwell, the infamous associate of Jeffrey Epstein, after the latter was convicted of sex trafficking. The suit maintains that Khorram was instrumental in organizing the illicit “Freak Off” events where sex workers were provided with drugs and other supplies they needed for such gatherings. She allegedly instructed her employees to carry the drugs around on her for Diddy’s consumption-the drugs in question include cocaine and ecstasy.
Police now reportedly have compiled a repository of circumstantial evidence against Diddy and company, as well as audio recordings and text messages that implicate Khorram directly. When police raided Diddy’s homes earlier this year, they confiscated narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant-the very same materials referred to in the story as having been used during the incidents.
Public perception and future implications
The public perception of Kristina Khorram has flipped since the investigations began. Once extolled by Diddy as integral to his endeavors-he even went as far as to call her, via social media, a person who “executes and gets things done”-she is now seen in a much more suspicious light. The Ghislaine Maxwell comparisons have really placed her actions and decisions while serving as Chief of Staff under intense scrutiny.
While she has thus far not been indicted, the prospect of her involvement does bring about concerns regarding accountability within high-profile organizations like Combs Enterprises. Per the attorneys, if Khorram has incriminating evidence against Diddy or any other individual involved, then cooperating with federal authorities could provide leverage or even be a strategic maneuver by her.
As the investigation continues to unfold, repercussions for both Khorram and Diddy are yet to be seen. The legal landscape is shifting rather quickly, and at any moment, an announcement of plea bargains or added charges could surface.
