Lawyer for Shawn Diddy’s accusers criticizes Nikki Glaser’s jokes at Golden Globes

Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue at the 2025 Golden Globes was criticized by lawyers representing Sean Diddy Combs’ accusers. He found Glaser’s jokes bad.

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Nikki Glaser was the host of the 82nd Golden Globes. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser kicked off the Golden Globes 2025 with a bold monologue taking a dig at rapper Sean Diddy Combs. In a recent development, the attorney representing Diddy Combs’ alleged victims has criticized Glaser for his controversial jokes at the Golden Globe Awards. The jokes made during the program have been described as ‘awful’ and in poor taste, especially in light of the serious allegations against Combs.

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talking to tmzthe lawyer expressed Glaser should be ashamed of highlighting such a sensitive issueAriel Mitchell, a lawyer representing several clients who have accused Diddy of sexual assault, said she “hopes that Nicki herself never experienced sexual harassment or was made fun of for it.” She further criticized the situation, saying that “the trivialization of such a serious matter is why many survivors of sexual assault hesitate to come forward and report their abuse.”

According to the portal, Tyrone Blackburn, another attorney for Diddy’s accusers, said he “would hope that a comedian of Nicki’s success would be skilled enough to find humor that doesn’t make light of drugs and rape.”

The comments have sparked debate on social media, with many users echoing the lawyer’s sentiments and calling for greater sensitivity in comedy, especially when it involves serious allegations like rape. The comedian’s representatives have not yet issued a statement.

Nikki Glaser touched on some of the biggest Hollywood controversies of 2024 during her monologue on January 6. He took a dig at actor Timothée Chalamet, Selena Gomez and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

He started his speech with praise Zendaya for her performance in the romantic sports drama, ChallengersNikki said, “That movie was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card. I know… I’m worried too. The after party isn’t going to be as good.”

Making his debut as a host at the Golden Globes, he joked, “I know the Stanley Tucci freak-off doesn’t have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil.” This highlighted the lack of the usual over-the-top moments at the event.

Nikki Glaser was the talk of the evening, with nine outfit changes aside from her red carpet look. Her wardrobe included silver, black, pink, red, another pink, another red, another black, another silver and gold outfits.

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