Fact Check: Did FBI raid Oprah Winfrey's house after Diddy's arrest?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rumors are swirling that the FBI allegedly raided Oprah Winfrey's house in connection with rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent arrest.
To provide context on Diddy’s arrest, he was taken into custody in September on serious charges. However, Diddy vehemently denies the allegations, claiming he is being unjustly targeted due to his success as a Black man.
He is determined to "fight this case not just for himself, but for others in a similar position." The speculation gained momentum after a TikTok user posted a video discussing the federal indictment, sparking widespread conversation online.
Let's now fact-check whether the TV host's home was actually raided following the rapper's arrest and if there is any connection to his situation.
What are the details of the rumor regarding Oprah Winfrey's home raid?
A recent claim circulating online suggests that a video has surfaced, stating that federal agents raided Oprah Winfrey's house after Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest.
The video, posted on TikTok on September 30 by a user named @fraierpollard, also known as Mr P The Final Boss, includes a caption claiming that the FBI conducted a raid at Winfrey's home, stating, "Oprah Winfrey, FBI Issues Arrest Warrant. A Raid On Her Home."
The video quickly garnered widespread attention, amassing over 155K reactions, 16K comments, and 48K shares within just a few hours of being uploaded.
FBI issues arrest warrant for Oprah Winfrey after second raid on her home | Oprah's legal battle unfolds! 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/vlT09SylXR
— 👑Helen Casey👑 (@HelenCasey1970) September 28, 2024
Viral TikTok video claiming FBI raid on Oprah Winfrey debunked due to lack of evidence
While a viral video claimed that Oprah Winfrey's house had been raided, this assertion has been proven false, as the TikTok video lacks any evidence that the FBI conducted a raid or issued an arrest warrant in her name.
Notably, the talk show host's name has not been associated with Diddy's ongoing legal issues. Additionally, no official media sources or major news outlets have verified any of the claims presented in the video.
This comes after a rumor that circulated online last month, suggesting that Oprah Winfrey's longtime friend and associate, Gayle King, was suing her over alleged ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing federal case.
The rumor initially surfaced on a Facebook gossip page focused on Black celebrities. However, Snopes later debunked the claim, labeling it as false and attributing it to an unreliable source known for spreading misinformation and parodic content.
The outlet also highlighted that the rumor was computer-generated and AI-narrated, emphasizing that there are no credible reports of Gayle King ever filing a lawsuit against Oprah.