# Diddy's lawyers drop him in $100M defamation case

> Diddy's lawyers withdraw after six months of unpaid fees and uncooperative behavior
- Title: Diddy's lawyers drop him in $100M defamation case · Page Six
- Summary: Diddy's lawyers withdraw after six months of unpaid fees and uncooperative behavior Diddy's attorneys claim he hasn't paid legal fees for six months and…
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- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/09/16/celebrity-news/sean-diddy-combs-dropped-by-lawyers-in-100m-defamation-lawsuit-court-docs
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:44:11+00:00
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## Lawyers withdraw
Diddy's attorneys filed a motion to withdraw after six months of unpaid legal fees.
## Unpaid fees
Lawyer Michael Tremonte claimed Diddy hasn't paid a substantial balance of attorney fees for six months.
## Uncooperative behavior
Diddy has not communicated with his lawyers for over four months.
## Diddy's response
Diddy said he switched lawyers to avoid overcharging and unapproved bills.

> I made the decision to switch lawyers because I won't let anyone take advantage of me by overcharging me and running up bills that were never approved.
## Lawsuit background
Diddy sued NewsNation and his manager over claims of sex tapes in January 2025.
## Prison sentence
Diddy was sentenced to 50 months in prison for prostitution charges last year.
## Key takeaway

Diddy's attorneys claim he hasn't paid legal fees for six months and won't communicate