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News,09 Jul 2025,14 mins

Why Hip-hop is still struggling to have its 'MeToo' moment

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The multimillionaire music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty last week of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. But now, campaigners, survivors of sexual violence and insiders within the music industry are asking why did it take so long to hold him accountable? And, in light of Hollywood's MeToo movement that uncovered and helped root out sexual harassment and abuse in the film industry, and which began nearly a decade ago - is it now time that the music industry, or more specifically, hip-hop, had a MeToo movement of its own? Analysis by the host of the Diddy on Trial podcast Anoushka Mutanda Dougherty and the BBC Investigations Correspondent, Rianna Croxford. BBC InDepth is the home of the best news analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. You can find more articles from InDepth - like this one - on the BBC News website and app. (Image: Getty)

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