# Diddy's Lawyers Demand $581K For Defamation Case

> Diddy's former lawyers seek $581,893.75 for defamation suit against three defendants.
- Title: Diddy's Lawyers Demand $581K For Defamation Case · Complex
- Summary: Diddy's former lawyers seek $581,893.75 for defamation suit against three defendants. Diddy's former lawyers Sher Tremonte LLP demand $581,893.75 for…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/music/a/alex-ocho/diddy-sher-tremonte-581k-legal-fees-burgess-lawsuit
- Published: 2026-11-04T03:26:45.977+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: diddy, sher tremonte, defamation suit, courtroom, legal fees, court case, culture, music
## Sher Tremonte's Legal Demand
Sher Tremonte LLP seeks $581,893.75 for defamation case against Courtney Burgess, Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar.
## Combs Disputes Billing
Diddy claims former lawyers overcharged him, while Sher Tremonte denies overcharging and wants liens covering case files.
## Court Order for Fees
Combs must pay $477,700.50 legal fees after failed lawsuit over Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.
## Firm's Claim of Overcharge
Sher Tremonte says Combs is six months behind on payments and cooperation broke down.
## Key takeaway

Diddy's former lawyers Sher Tremonte LLP demand $581,893.75 for defamation case against Courtney Burgess, Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar.