Social media is awash with conspiracy theories linking Diddy to Bishop T.D. Jakes after the pastor suffered a medical emergency on stage.
On Sunday night (November 24), prayers flooded in for Jakes, a prominent figure in the religious community and the founding pastor of Dallas-based megachurch Potter’s House Church.
Footage from Sunday’s service showed Jakes faltering while delivering his sermon. He stopped talking and began trembling as churchgoers flocked to his aid.
Bishop TD Jakes had a medical emergency during today’s service. Not sure if it was a stroke. pic.twitter.com/4sZBCSmBMn
— Jelly Santos (@MrsJellySantos) November 24, 2024
The video went viral, and Potter’s House Church issued a statement on Facebook confirming T.D. Jakes experienced a “slight health incident” but was “stable and under the care of medical professionals.”
However, rumors began circulating linking Diddy to Jakes’ health scare after he was named in producer Lil Rod’s sexual assault lawsuit against the incarcerated mogul. Although Jakes denied the claims as “unequivocally false,” it hasn’t stopped social media users from touting theories.
“TD Jakes is one of many implicated individuals in the P Diddy criminal case,” one person claimed. “He now wants to create a pattern that his incapacity to stand trial. This behaviour will continue to evade Justice. That’s how the rich operate.”
Criminal Law 101:
— Not Adv Ngcukaitobi (@AdvNgcukaitobi) November 25, 2024
TD Jakes is one of many implicated individuals in the P Diddy criminal case. He now wants to create a pattern that his incapacity to stand trial. This behaviour will continue to evade Justice. That's how the rich operate. https://t.co/mqo8Js0bnk
Another skeptic added, “’Pastor’ TD Jakes allegedly had a medical emergency today during a Sunday sermon. First of all it’s amazing this guy is still preaching after the Diddy allegations Second of all not sure if I buy what happened today. Sure is interesting timing to say the least.”
"Pastor" TD Jakes allegedly had a medical emergency today during a Sunday sermon
— Vision4theBlind (@Vision4theBlind) November 25, 2024
First of all it's amazing this guy is still preaching after the Diddy allegations
Second of all not sure if I buy what happened today. Sure is interesting timing to say the least. pic.twitter.com/ye9ilOd8Cz
Meanwhile, Jakes’ daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Toure Roberts, shared an update on his health.
“Bishop is doing well he’s recovering well, he’s under medical care, he’s strong,” Toure Roberts explained. “I’m so grateful that he’s already beginning to improve,” Sarah Jakes Roberts added.
Despite the statements from T. D. Jakes’ daughter and the church, the Diddy rumors persisted. Check out some other reactions below.
Yall gonna hate me for this…..
— DudeInTheHoodie🎙🧐 (@DudeInDaHoodie) November 25, 2024
I think TD Jakes faked a stroke today 😐
How you drop the mic but still sitting on the stool?
Diddy case, coming to a State near you…. 🤷🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/7tNhuvR13X
TD Jakes suffered a medical emergency during his sermon yesterday and right before he said
— Chawanne B (@ChawanneB) November 25, 2024
"My strength my redeemer let him go in peace"
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TD Jakes was named for attending the Diddy Parties pic.twitter.com/U3MKt7GWcH
Td Jakes preaching career might go, even though what he had some hours ago is partial stroke. He use to be the best preacher till he started serving booty to rappers. Yea he did it even with Diddy. Research it
— Same O.G (@Day_G_snoop) November 25, 2024
td jakes gone be aigh, he jus stressed cause he was doing allat freaky s### with diddy lmaoo
— zy (@ZyAshanti_) November 25, 2024
Diddy sitting in a cell and suddenly TD Jakes having medical issues , hmmmm . Sounds suspicious..
— Olivia Pope (@MamaKilledHim) November 25, 2024