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Diddy has been arrested for an alleged assault with a kettlebell

The music mogul was arrested at his son’s university.

MUSIC MOGUL DIDDY was released from jail late last night after an alleged assault with a weight-room kettlebell.

The assault is alleged to have happened at the athletic facilities of UCLA, where his son is on the American football team, police said.

Diddy, 45, whose real name is Sean Combs, was freed after posting bail, several hours after his afternoon arrest, jail records showed.

Officials did not identify the victim of the assault or say what led to it. No one was seriously injured, campus police said in a statement.

The jail records show that Combs’ bail was $160,000, but sheriff’s officials reached by phone said he posted $50,000. The reason for the discrepancy wasn’t clear.

Combs’ son Justin Combs is a redshirt junior defensive back on the UCLA football team, which has been working out on campus. He has played in just a handful of games in his three years with the team.

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The son of another major rap star also plays football for the Bruins. Snoop Dogg’s son Cordell Broadus is a wide receiver who signed with the team this year.

Football coach Jim Mora thanked his staff for their professionalism in handling the situation.

“This is an unfortunate incident for all parties involved,” Mora said in the statement from campus police.

“While UCPD continues to review this matter, we will let the legal process run its course and refrain from further comment at this time.”

Combs’ representatives did not immediately respond to requests for details or comment.

The arrest, first reported by TMZ, is the latest of several allegations of violence by Combs.

Justin Combs Justin Combs plays American Football for UCLA. Rob Latour / Invision/AP Rob Latour / Invision/AP / Invision/AP

He was acquitted of bribery and weapons-related charges in connection with a 1999 shooting at a New York nightclub. A jury cleared Combs of firing a weapon during the dispute that wounded three bystanders, as well as bribing his chauffeur to take the rap.

Combs was arrested in 1999 for his involvement in the beating of former Interscope executive Steve Stoute in New York. Combs apologised, the charges were reduced, and he was ordered to attend an anger management class.

Combs and Stoute have since mended their relationship, appearing on stage together at Cannes in 2013.

Earlier this year, an Arizona man accused Combs of punching him in the face at a Super Bowl party. Combs was not arrested.

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    Mute JustAoife
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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:24 AM

    $cumbags with money are still $cumbags

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:20 AM

    Must have a new album coming out – usual bull

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:20 AM

    Trying to beef up his image before releasing some gansta rap record?

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:25 AM

    He’s about as Gangsta as Jedward

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:28 AM

    The Judge has put him under house arrest saying “Every step you take, every move you make, every single day, every time I prey i’ll be watching you!”

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:22 AM

    Oh look another great role model for fatherless black youths.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:19 AM

    A very successful businessman, a prolific contributed to the arts, and a father actively supporting his son attending college and excelling in sport. I’d say he’s a role model for anyone, regardless of colour or family status.

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    Mute E. O'Leary
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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:30 AM

    Who’s dealt drugs, raps about beating and cheating on women, glorifies violence in his music and assaults college students with kettle bells.

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    Mute Mick Jenkins
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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:44 AM

    And worst of all changes his name all the time. #seanpuffdaddypuffypdiddyyougetme

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 10:14 AM

    Oh, sorry, yeah he’s black. It ok to do drugs and sing about violence if you’re white.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:22 AM

    Did Diddy did it?

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 4:45 PM

    Nobody knows but expect a twist if there’s a kettlebell involved

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:22 AM

    You can take the thug out of the ghetto but you can’t take the ghetto out of the thug.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:56 AM

    As far as I know Puff Daddy isn’t even from the ghetto.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:07 AM

    Born in Harlem grew up in Mount Vernon. Father was a drug dealer, killed by a rival.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:16 AM

    I thought you were rappin there for a minute Mick. Nice flo bro

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:31 AM

    Tit.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:28 AM

    “Vote or die mutha, mutha……. now get yo ass in da pollin booth”

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:39 AM

    Black trash

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:43 AM

    Just thrash. No need for the colour

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 11:53 AM

    You have white trash and black trash. He’s the latter. Not a racist comment.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 1:53 PM

    Yeah it was, why’d you have to throw his skin colour in at all?

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 2:19 PM

    So if I call someone white trash I’m also racist??? Get over yourself. He’s black and he’s a knacker.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 3:01 PM

    If it was London and someone was called “Irish Trash” then there’s a reason for the inclusion of the first word, it’s to attach what the insulting party sees as a preemptive negative connotation to the accompanying label. Is it enough for them to later say so what, they have an Irish passport – That’s not the point though is it?

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 3:54 PM

    Good point. He’s not irish or in London. He’s black and he’s trash. He’s black trash. I could go on all day.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 8:59 AM

    Ruff Daddy

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:35 AM

    Vote or die…

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 10:03 AM

    Lock him up…wasted 2pac

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:56 AM

    Shouldnt have smoked that Geoffrey at half time Sergio

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:41 AM

    he may be from the ghetto but hes laughin drivin his jaguar with millions in the bank while ye cant pay yere mortgage whos the fool here?

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 9:45 AM

    So anyone who’s not rich is a fool?

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 10:20 AM

    Aoife. You can stick an Ape in a nice suit, put an good watch on its wrist, sit it in a pile of cash, but its still an Ape nothing is going to change that.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 11:27 AM

    You are, Aoife.

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 12:42 PM

    Diddy making a tit of himself again…

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 11:06 AM

    There’s my obscure read of the day sorted!

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 12:37 PM

    Justin was just a laddie
    When pop transformed to Diddy from Daddy
    Now he might see twenty three
    Visiting pop’s penitentiary

    For when Seánie Combs starts to get mad
    Things quickly change to worse from bad
    Sports personnel can never tell
    When he’ll resort to his kettle bell

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 11:08 AM

    Boring

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 1:08 PM

    Diddy ot

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    Jun 23rd 2015, 11:48 AM

    When did he drop the ‘P’? Must’ve missed that one

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