On Jennifer Lopez’s long list of A-list boyfriends, besides Ben Affleck, Diddy is now hogging all the spotlight. With all the new revelations about him coming to light, it’s no wonder fans are naturally filled with curiosity about what really went down behind closed doors.
Word on the street is, that things weren’t exactly sunshine and rainbows between JLo and Diddy, at least, according to one of Diddy’s close friends, who claims JLo was disloyal towards the end. So, what really led to their split?
Diddy’s Friend Claims Jennifer Lopez Was Disloyal
On the night of December 27, 1999, Jennifer Lopez, Diddy, and their crew were living it up at a New York club when suddenly, they heard gunshots, it was later found out that it injured three people. Although Diddy and JLo made a quick exit, they were later arrested alongside Bad Boy artist Moses Barrow aka Shyne.
While Lopez was cleared of any charges, Diddy and Shyne weren’t so lucky. Diddy was acquitted in the 2001 trial, but Shyne however was sentenced to prison. Amidst all the drama, JLo decided to end her relationship with Diddy. When asked how he felt about her leaving him during such a time, Diddy remained gracious in The New Yorker interview, saying nothing negative about his ex. But his friend? He had a different story to tell.
Speaking of the night that changed the equation between the singer and the rapper forever, JLo revealed to Elle (via New York Post),
Although they didn’t break up right after the incident, the duo, who had been dating in 2000 and even made a high-profile appearance together at the 42nd Grammy Awards, eventually called it quits in 2001.
Was Jennifer Lopez Really Disloyal to Diddy?
Later, reflecting on her time with Diddy, JLo opened up about the toll the relationship took on her.
In an interview with Vibe magazine (via Entertainment Weekly), the Jenny from the Block singer shared some horrifying details, admitting how challenging it was. She said,
However, Diddy later admitted that letting go of JLo wasn’t easy. Reportedly, he would even hang around her trailer, hoping to win her back, and leaned on therapy to help him through the emotional rollercoaster. Whatever the case, it was clear the two clearly weren’t meant to last.