Diddy’s ‘White Parties,’ which were held from 1998 to 2009, attracted countless A-listers.
As one of the most recognizable names in hip-hop, Sean “Diddy” Combs—once known as P. Diddy—established a star-studded network across Hollywood.
In 1998, leveraging all his connections, the rapper began hosting his famously opulent White Parties, where no expense was spared and no detail overlooked. Notable for its strict all-white dress code, Diddy’s White Party required guests to dress in white, with the décor also adhering to the theme. During a 2006 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Diddy explained that the purpose was to “strip away everyone’s image and put us all in the same color, on the same level.”
The event was originally held in the Hamptons and continued until 2009. It became a highly coveted soiree among celebrities seeking invitations. However, Diddy is now in custody in New York on federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, and facing a slew of civil lawsuits alleging various forms of abuse.
Scroll through the gallery to see photos of Diddy’s celebrity guests who attended his parties.
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Jay-Z, Kelly Osbourne & Diddy
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Jay-Z and Kelly Osbourne snapped a photo with Diddy at one party in the 2000s.
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Diddy, Paris Hilton & Kim Kardashian
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Besties Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton were spotted talking to Diddy at one event.
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Russell Brand and Diddy
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Russell Brand and Diddy stopped to take a photo together at one party.
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Lil’ Kim and Nicole Scherzinger
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Lil’ Kim and Nicole Scherzinger were at one of Diddy’s events.
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Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore & Diddy
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Former spouses Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore were photographed at the 2009 white party, which Ashton and Diddy hosted.
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Khloe Kardashian and Tara Reid
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Khloe Kardashian was spotted at one event snapping a photo with Tara Reid.
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Aretha Franklin and LL Cool J
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Aretha Franklin and LL Cool J were seen here posing for pictures together in the Hamptons.
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Donna Karen, Tommy Lee, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Star Jones & Reverend Run
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Diddy regularly invited countless A-listers to his white parties, including this group of celebs at the 2007 event.
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Diddy, Kim Porter, and Twin Daughters D’Lila Star Combs & Jessie James Combs
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Before she died, Diddy’s ex Kim Porter attended his 2007 event.
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Diddy and Chris Brown
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Chris Brown stopped to take a picture with the host at his 2009 white party.
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Kendu Isaacs, Mary J. Blige & Janice Combs
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Mary J. Blige smiled for Kendu Isaacs and Janice Combs at Diddy’s 2003 event.
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Mel B
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Mel B took photos on the white carpet during Diddy’s annual event in 2009.
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Niecy Nash
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Niecy Nash arrived at the 2009 event, which at the time was hosted by Diddy and Ashton Kutcher to help raises awareness for Malaria No More in Beverly Hills, California.
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Tyrese Gibson
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Tyrese Gibson pulled up to the 2009 white party.
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Amber Rose
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Amber Rose smiled for the cameras after arriving at the 2009 event.
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Jonah Hill
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At the 2009 party, Jonah Hill stopped to take photos after other celebrity arrivals.
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Russell Simmons
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Russell Simmons was spotted at the 6th annual white party.
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Ashley Olsen
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Ashley Olsen attended “The Real White Party” in 2007.
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Mariah Carey
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Mariah Carey attended the 2007 white party as well.
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Diddy & Kanye West
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It’s only rumored that Kanye has attended at least one of Diddy’s white parties in the past, but Ye has reportedly attended other bashes by Diddy, including one of his birthday bashes.
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Diddy and Leonardo DiCaprio
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A photo of Leonardo DiCaprio at one of Diddy’s past white parties surfaced in 2024, but the actor and the rapper have not spent time together in years.
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Usher & Diddy
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It’s unclear if Usher specifically attended a white party, but the celebrated “OMG” artist had a close bond with Diddy in the 1990s and the early 2000s.
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Jennifer Lopez
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J. Lo and Diddy dated from 1999 to 2001, and she was seen in a photo that was allegedly taken at one of his white parties.
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Lisa Ling
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Lisa Ling was photographed attending Diddy’s Bridgehampton party in the early 2000s.
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Brandon Davis
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Brandon Davis was seen here in the crowd at a major 2006 white party, hosted by Diddy.
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Al Sharpton
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Al Sharpton arrived to one of Diddy’s white parties in the early 2000s.
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Angela Simmons
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Angela Simmons stepped up for pictures at one of the white parties in the early 2000s.
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Gina Glickman & Diddy
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Gina Glickman and Diddy posed for a photo together at one of his events.
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Star Jones Reynolds
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Star Jones Reynolds rolled up to one of the white parties.
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Dennis The Menace
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Dennis The Menace was photographed at one of the white parties in the early 2000s.
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June Ambrose
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June Ambrose was seen here in front of cameras at one of Diddy’s events.
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Donna Karen
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Donna Karen had a glass of champagne at one of the white parties.
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Julie Benz
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Julie Benz posed on the white carpet at the 2009 white party.
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Jennia Fredrique
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Jennia Fredrique attended the 2009 event.
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J.C. Chasez
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NSYNC member J.C. Chasez posed for picturs at the 2009 event.
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Meagan Good
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Actress Meagan Good shielded her eyes from the sun at the 2009 event.
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Shanna Moakler
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Former reality TV star Shanna Moakler attended the 2009 party.
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Tommy Davidson
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Tommy Davidson was photographed at the 2009 party, posing for the cameras with his shirt half off.
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Billy Zane
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Titanic actor Billy Zane attended the 2009 white party.
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Catherine Hardwicke
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Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke was at the 2009 white party.
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Marla Maples
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Marla Maples posed for photos at the 2009 white party.
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Sean Stewart
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Sean Stewart was a guest at the 2009 event.
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Tamala Jones
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Tamala Jones was an attendee at the 2009 event.
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Ken Davitian
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Ken Davitian was photographed at the 2009 event.
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Cassie
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Cassie — Diddy’s ex — was photographed at the 2009 white party. In late 2023, she sued Diddy for sexual and physical assault. Though they quickly settled the lawsuit, a 2016 video of Diddy surfaced the following year of him beating Cassie.
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Damien Dante Wayans
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Damien Dante Wayans attended the 2009 white party.
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Joanna Yearwood
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Joanna Yearwood was a guest at the 2009 party.
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