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Sean “Diddy” Combs is under federal investigation in New York

Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently under federal criminal investigation, NBC News reported, citing two sources familiar with Combs’ ongoing legal troubles.

The same sources confirmed that a grand jury in the Southern District of New York is reviewing evidence as part of the investigation. No details have been leaked about what is being investigated.

A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office declined to comment. Combs’ attorneys did not respond to a request for comment.

Deadline also confirmed the investigation.

“This is the next step in the process for Mr. Combs as the investigation continues,” a law enforcement official familiar with grand jury proceedings told Deadline tonight. The official also confirmed that Sean Combs and his attorneys were formally notified of the grand jury last week, NBC reported.

NBC defined Combs’ status as a subject of an investigation as “someone …”