Fans celebrate Diddy’s acquittal by throwing baby oil outside court [VIDEO]
Baby Oil, Boomboxes, and Chaos: Inside Diddy’s Post-Verdict Celebration
Just hours after Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges, chaos unfolded outside the federal courthouse in Manhattan. Fans didn’t just cheer or hold signs—they doused themselves in baby oil.
Yes, baby oil.
In one of the most surreal post-verdict scenes in modern legal history, Diddy’s supporters turned Centre Street into a bizarre block party, complete with oiled-up revelers, classic Bad Boy Records anthems, and clouds of marijuana smoke drifting through the summer air.
While some called it a celebration, others saw it as deeply inappropriate. But for Diddy’s loyal fanbase, this was more than just a party—it was a statement.
A Symbol Born From Scandal
The choice of baby oil wasn’t random. It was directly connected to the most shocking evidence presented during Diddy’s eight-week federal trial. According to prosecutors, more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant were seized from Combs’ Miami and Los Angeles properties during law enforcement raids in 2024. These items were tied to the now-notorious “Freak Offs.” The term “Freak Off” means the alleged drug-fueled sex parties described in graphic testimony by Cassie Ventura and other women.
Cassie testified in May that these parties left her “humiliated” and “disgusted.” In addition, she claimed that baby oil was often used excessively during the encounters. Hotel staff and cleaning crews corroborated her account, with reports of baby oil-soaked towels, slippery floors, and extensive room damage.
The trial’s closing arguments even sparked debate over whether some bottles were laced with date rape drugs like GHB or Rohypnol. That’s an accusation the defense denied and mocked. Still, the imagery of baby oil became one of the trial’s most talked-about themes. Thus, echoed across media outlets and meme culture alike.
“If You Don’t Slip, You Must Acquit”
By mid-afternoon on verdict day, videos and photos flooded social media showing supporters pouring baby oil onto the courthouse steps and rubbing it on themselves. One standout was Tes Harper, a 43-year-old Brooklyn-based YouTuber known as “Oota on Go.” Dressed casually and holding a large tube of baby oil, Harper told Newsweek, “If you don’t slip, you must acquit.” Therefore, flipping the courtroom drama into a slogan-ready soundbite.
Harper went further, suggesting that Combs should use the attention to become “an advocate for women.” That comment that drew both applause and raised eyebrows across social platforms.
Other participants included a woman in a bright blue wig dancing erratically after being doused, and a shirtless man rubbing baby oil on his chest while blasting “Mo Money Mo Problems” from a Bluetooth speaker. Supporters screamed catchphrases like “It’s not RICO, it’s FREAKO!”—a play on the racketeering charges Diddy was acquitted of.
The spectacle grew so large that portions of the courthouse’s surrounding pavement were visibly slick with oil. One onlooker described it as “a club scene gone rogue in broad daylight.” Reporters on the ground captured video footage of revelers dancing, singing, and embracing as if at a block party, while NYPD officers watched cautiously nearby.
The Scene Draws Praise, Criticism, and Memes
As expected, social media erupted.
On X (formerly Twitter), the celebration quickly trended. User @DrLorieF posted, “I definitely did not have ‘people dousing themselves in baby oil to celebrate Diddy’s acquittal’ on my 2025 bingo card.” Another viral post by @HotSpotHotSpot read, “Diddy fans soak each other in baby oil outside the NYC courthouse after his acquittal,” alongside a video showing participants slipping and sliding across the oily sidewalk.
Some posts focused on the absurdity, while others turned critical. A woman wearing a sheer top reportedly suffered a wardrobe malfunction mid-dance, with her oiled-up chest exposed on camera. Critics slammed the celebration as tone-deaf, considering the serious nature of the allegations.
Others found humor in the situation. Rapper 50 Cent, who previously shared an AI-generated video of Diddy drinking baby oil in jail while “Careless Whisper” played in the background, reposted the courthouse celebration with a laughing emoji and the caption, “Told y’all.”
Not Just a Party—A Narrative Flip?
To many supporters, the celebration was more than antics. It was about reclaiming the narrative. The prosecution had centered its case on control, coercion, and disturbing details. The baby oil, in particular, had become symbolic of that power dynamic.
By turning it into a celebration tool, fans seemed to be saying: You didn’t break him. You gave us something to laugh at.
Whether seen as defiant, dismissive, or just dumbfounding, the act re-framed the trial’s most damning visual as a prop for public spectacle. Some legal experts and commentators warned that this type of celebration could reinforce negative stereotypes about celebrity culture and desensitize the public to abuse allegations.
Still, the celebration held firm into the evening, as fans danced and chanted outside the courthouse long after Combs had been escorted away.
The Trial’s Final Outcome
Diddy, while acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, was convicted on two counts of violating the Mann Act, specifically transporting women—Cassie Ventura and another former girlfriend, identified as “Jane”—to engage in prostitution.
Each conviction carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years. Therefore, totaling a possible 20-year prison term. As of now, Combs remains in custody awaiting sentencing, with his legal team requesting bail and proposing home confinement in Florida. Prosecutors have opposed the motion and are pushing for the full sentence.
His legal team celebrated the verdict as a major win. Meanwhile, prosecutors and some accusers’ representatives maintained that justice was partially served. Douglas Wigdor, attorney for Cassie Ventura, stated, “We’re pleased that he’s finally been held responsible for two federal crimes.”
Final Thoughts: A Verdict, a Party, and a Headline No One Saw Coming
From a legal standpoint, the Diddy trial was already destined for headlines. But the baby oil celebration launched it into viral territory. It became more than a court case—it became performance art, social commentary, and internet fodder all rolled into one.
Whether the moment will be remembered as a grotesque spectacle or a masterclass in media defiance remains to be seen. But what’s clear is this: On July 2, 2025, fans didn’t just react to a verdict. They made one of their own.