Freak-offs have become a central part of the government’s case, which charges Mr. Combs with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. Mr. Combs has pleaded not guilty, and his lawyers have strongly denied that any of his sexual encounters with women were not consensual.

In the courtroom in Manhattan, New York, Sean Combs blew a kiss to his mother and family members supporting him. He listened intently as both the prosecution and defence outlined the details of his high-profile case,

Sean “Diddy” Combs will have the support of his family as opening statements in his sex-trafficking trial are set to begin Monday in downtown Manhattan.