Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of raping a woman as "payback" for suggesting he was involved in the murder of Tupac Shakur. In a lawsuit filed in California, Ashley Parham also claims the musician threatened to slash her face with a knife in retaliation for her comments.

Diddy is faced with allegations of "revenge" rape, said to be connected to claims involving the murder of rapper Tupac.

Embattled rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing allegations from a woman that claims that he sexually assaulted her as a form of punishment for comments he made about the death of one time rival Tupac Shakur.

In an appearance at the US District Court in New York, Mr Combs was charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. In an indictment that was unsealed at the same time, prosecutors alleged that he also engaged in kidnapping, forced labour, bribery and other crimes.

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked a judge to publicize the names of his accusers. Experts explain the legal strategy behind that decision.

Sean Combs needs to know the identities of his alleged victims so he can prepare for trial, his lawyers said, asking the judge to force prosecutors to disclose names.

See the list of celebrities with ties to Diddy, some of whom were accused of wrongdoing, such as ignoring abuse or supplying Sean Combs with drugs.