Diddy supporters gathered outside the Manhattan federal courthouse on Wednesday (July 2) in a display of exuberance and spectacle after the jury delivered its verdict in his high-profile trial.
The crowd, many of whom had followed the proceedings closely, marked the occasion by spraying each other with baby oil, a reference to the substance that became a notorious detail during the trial. Brooklyn resident Tes Harper, known as “Oota on Go,” was seen carrying a tube of baby oil, while other fans danced, celebrated and playfully doused each other, turning the courthouse steps into a scene reminiscent of the “freak-offs” described in testimony.
The use of baby oil as a celebratory prop directly alluded to the trial’s testimony, where witnesses described its prominent role in Diddy’s alleged private parties. During the proceedings, prosecutors highlighted the discovery of hundreds of bottles of baby oil during raids on Diddy’s properties, and several witnesses recounted how aides were instructed to prepare hotel rooms with large quantities of it for gatherings.
Combs’ supporters are spraying baby oil on each other outside of the courthouse. pic.twitter.com/SEDZQiWpfF
— Matt Lavietes (@mattlavietes) July 2, 2025
The spectacle outside the courthouse included women in bikinis dancing, supporters holding bottles aloft, and even wardrobe malfunctions as oiled-up fans embraced the symbolism with abandon.
The verdict itself was mixed: Diddy was acquitted of the most serious charges—racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion—but was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, each carrying a potential 10-year prison sentence.
The acquittal on the top charges was met with jubilation by his supporters, who chanted “Free Puff!” and “Bad Boy!” as Diddy’s family exited the courthouse. The baby oil celebrations underscored both the trial’s sensational details and the relief among fans that Diddy avoided the most severe penalties.