Fact Check: Did Samuel L Jackson really testify against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in court during federal trial?

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A post claiming that Samuel L Jackson testified against Sean “Diddy” Combs in federal court has been making the rounds on social media.

It was also alleged that Steve Harvey was named as a co-conspirator in Diddy’s alleged crimes, with accusations that he “groomed” his stepdaughter Lori Harvey for the rapper. 

Diddy is currently facing serious federal charges, including racketeering, trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. A guilty verdict could land him behind bars for life. 

When social media posts on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube started suggesting Hollywood legends and daytime TV hosts were somehow roped into the mess, many on the internet ran with it.

Fact Check: No, Samuel L Jackson never testified in court against Diddy 

The post read, "In a jaw-dropping twist that has left the courtroom reeling, Samuel L. Jackson has reportedly taken the stand and made a bombshell accusation — claiming Diddy groomed Lori Harvey, and that her stepfather, Steve Harvey, may have played a role. The shocking testimony has sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry and social media, as the Harvey family’s reputation is suddenly thrown into question."

There is zero evidence that Samuel L Jackson ever appeared in court to testify against Diddy. A thorough sweep of Google and DuckDuckGo turns up no credible reporting of such an event, and no legitimate news outlet has confirmed a word of the claim, fact-checking outlet Snopes confirmed.

Same goes for the Steve Harvey angle. While it’s true that Diddy and Lori Harvey reportedly dated in the past, there’s no proof whatsoever that Steve Harvey was involved in any way with Combs’ alleged crimes or even mentioned at the trial, as of this writing.

It all seems to trace back to a YouTube video posted on May 22, with a lengthy list of disclaimers that can explain what happened here.

The channel responsible, WhatIsMyStarWorth, included a disclaimer on the video itself. “The content on this channel may contain gossip-based information, rumors, or exaggerated portrayals of reality. Please exercise your own discretion while watching and remember that not all information presented may be factual or verified," it read.

There's an even bigger red flag in the description box. “This content is fictional and intended for entertainment purposes only. No verified court documents or official statements confirm these claims," it clearly states. The creators admitted the video included “sound or visuals [that] were significantly edited or digitally generated.” 

Fake voices, real faces, and the use of AI in video

The video in question used authentic visuals — courtroom sketches, interview clips of Jackson and Combs — but the voiceover was a near-certain fake. According to the AI-detection tool Hive Moderation, the narration was 99% likely generated with AI.

It didn’t stop with Jackson. The same YouTube channel has peddled other bogus Diddy-related courtroom tales, including the claim that Usher testified and that a “secret” Prince recording was somehow played during the trial.

A glance at WhatIsMyStarWorth’s video feed is like stepping into an alternate universe—full of clickbait thumbnails featuring Diddy side-by-side with whichever celebrity is trending that week, AI-edited to look like they’re walking into court, crying on the stand, or clutching fake subpoenas.

The video in question name-dropped Inner City Press—a legitimate outlet that has been covering the Combs trial closely. But even they have denied reporting any of these tall tales, and have publicly debunked earlier viral posts that falsely used their name to push fictional Diddy drama.

Diddy trial rumors just won’t quit 

This isn’t the first Diddy-related rumor to get torched by fact-checkers, and it definitely won’t be the last. Earlier headlines falsely claimed that Wendy Williams and Usher took the stand in the trial.

Of course, the actual case is serious business. A grand jury indictment against Combs alleges that he led a "criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in, and attempted to engage in, among other crimes, s— trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice.”

While Combs has denied the charges and pleaded not guilty, he is facing a possible life sentence if convicted.