Hip-hop legend Sean “Diddy” Combs’ chief of staff Christina Khorram, once described as his “right hand,” is now considered his “chief manipulator,” according to sources close to a federal sex trafficking investigation.
Combs, 54, was charged on three federal counts on Tuesday: sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Despite pleading not guilty, Combs remains in custody after a judge rejected his $50 million bail, the NY Post reports.
The federal indictment accuses Combs of running a sex trafficking operation with the help of “certain employees,” including high-ranking supervisors. These employees allegedly facilitated sexual performances, called “freak offs,” which involved sex workers and included “controlled substances, baby oil lubricant, extra linens and lighting.”
Although the indictment does not name any specific individuals, sources say Christina Khorram, who has not been charged with any crime, may have key information about the operation. One source told the NY Post, “If there is a gatekeeper, Christina will know everything.”
Earlier this year, federal raids on Combs’ homes yielded drugs and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant. Investigators have reportedly obtained key evidence, including text messages and recordings, some of which allegedly include Khorram’s name.
In 2021, Diddy publicly praised Khorram, posting on Facebook that the 37-year-old has been his “right hand” for the past eight years and has “consistently been great at getting the job done and getting it done.” He wrote, “I don’t know how I would function without her.”
However, the allegations against Christina Khorram surface in a separate lawsuit filed by rapper Lil Rod (real name Rodney Jones) in February 2024. In his suit, Khorram is compared to Ghislaine Maxwell, the infamous associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and is accused of “ordering sex workers and prostitutes” for Combs.
The lawsuit also claims that Khorram asked Combs’ household staff to keep a “fanny pack” filled with various drugs, including cocaine, GHB and ecstasy, to satisfy the hip-hop star’s drug habits.
Lil Rod’s lawsuit also states that Khoram “knowingly and intentionally participated in, carried out, aided, and facilitated a sex-trafficking enterprise,” and alleges that she was instrumental in organizing Combs’ alleged “Freak Off” events. According to the lawsuit, another employee, Stevie J, was recruited to help find sex workers for these parties.
Diddy’s legal team has denied all allegations, calling Lil Rod’s claims fabricated. A source suggested that Khorram may choose to cooperate with federal authorities. “At least if she’s sane, she’ll do it,” the source said.
