$9K in Cash, Baby Oil & Pink Powder: What Feds Found in Diddy’s Hotel Room

$9K in Cash, Baby Oil & Pink Powder: What Feds Found in Diddy’s Hotel Room.

It’s not just allegations and courtroom sketches now—photos released in federal court have exposed what authorities found in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ luxury suite at the Park Hyatt New York the day he was arrested: a stash that included multiple bottles of baby oil, pink powder that tested positive for ketamine and MDMA, and $9,000 in cash stored in a black fanny pack.

The images, presented by Homeland Security on Friday, May 16, offer a disturbing glimpse into the alleged private world of one of hip-hop’s most powerful moguls—now the center of a sprawling federal trial involving sex trafficking, racketeering, and coercion.

Diddy, 55, was arrested on September 16, 2024. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Newly Released Evidence Adds Fuel to Explosive Trial

Among the items catalogued in photos:

• A Ziploc bag filled with Johnson’s baby oil

• Multiple bottles of Astroglide lubricant

• An iPhone, a lighting device used for “mood lighting”

• A Walgreens pill bottle prescribed to “Frank Black,” containing pink powder that tested positive for both ketamine and MDMA

According to Special Agent Yasin Binda, who led the search, these items were discovered throughout the suite—stuffed in closets, scattered on nightstands, and hidden in personal bags.

One image shows what looks like candy beside the pink substance. Another highlights the “mood lighting” allegedly used during what prosecutors refer to as Diddy’s infamous “freak-off” sessions.

More Witnesses Detail Alleged Abuse and Intimidation

As the second week of testimony unfolds, two more women have taken the stand with claims of violent behavior and control.

Dawn Richard, a former Danity Kane member, testified that she “frequently” saw Combs assault singer Cassie Ventura during their long relationship. She described incidents where Combs punched, choked, and kicked Ventura without provocation.

“He told us people go missing if they talk,” Richard said on the stand, recounting threats made after one violent episode.

Following Richard’s testimony, the court heard from Kerry Morgan, Ventura’s former best friend. She testified that Diddy once hit her in the head with a wooden hanger and choked her—an incident corroborated by Ventura in earlier testimony. Morgan said she was later paid $30,000 to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Control, Coercion & "Freak-Offs": The Government’s Narrative

Federal prosecutors allege that Combs maintained control over women in his orbit through a toxic blend of intimidation, luxury, and narcotics. They claim he used sex workers, drugs, and threats to orchestrate wild “freak-off” parties designed to degrade and dominate.

The government argues that Combs ran his operation like a “criminal enterprise,” using his wealth and fame to keep victims compliant and silent.

Combs’ legal team counters that the events were consensual, part of a swingers lifestyle, and that the prosecution is painting a distorted picture of a complicated man with a troubled past—not a criminal mastermind.

Something the Trial Hasn't Asked: What Happens to Hip-Hop Now?

While the courtroom has become the stage for a reckoning, there’s a cultural shockwave happening outside. The Diddy trial doesn’t just risk his legacy—it touches the legacy of hip-hop itself. This is a man who helped architect the industry’s modern face. The “Bad Boy” brand shaped how artists dressed, spoke, and sold themselves. If these allegations stick, it could mark the most public collapse of a music titan since R. Kelly.

What separates Diddy’s case from others is the magnitude of power he held—not just over women in his circle, but over media companies, record labels, fashion houses, and even political candidates.

Netflix’s sudden decision to pause its planned biopic on Combs shows just how radioactive his name has become.

What’s Next

The trial is expected to continue for at least seven more weeks. Prosecutors have signaled they will introduce additional witnesses—some anonymous, some high-profile—who will further detail Combs' alleged behavior across decades and continents.

If convicted, Diddy could face a sentence that effectively ends his public life. But whatever the outcome, the public is already reckoning with an uncomfortable truth: the party might have been fun—but someone always pays the tab.