Sean Combs’ sex trafficking trial has drawn a new breed of social media personalities into the courtroom, as influencers and content creators livestream the proceedings from outside the courthouse doors. For the first time in over two centuries of Southern District of New York verdicts, the verdict was met with a lively reaction from a crowd cheering on the outcome, with one influencer even using baby oil to add to the excitement. The trial’s salacious details have proven a unique draw for these social media personalities, who are increasingly looking to expand their reach beyond traditional online platforms.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-07/combs-mangione-trials-create-new-breed-of-tiktok-influencers