In a stunning courtroom revelation that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, Ben Affleck has reportedly humiliated his estranged wife, Jennifer Lopez, by alleging that she covered up crimes committed by Sean “Diddy” Combs for years. The explosive claim came just minutes ago during a heated divorce hearing in Los Angeles, where Affleck and Lopez are finalizing their split after two years of marriage. The accusation, which ties Lopez to Diddy’s ongoing legal battles, has reignited public scrutiny of her past and threatens to further tarnish her carefully curated image.
The courtroom drama unfolded as Affleck, 52, took the stand to address financial disputes in the couple’s divorce proceedings, which have been contentious since Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024. According to sources present at the hearing, Affleck shocked the court by claiming that Lopez, 55, had knowledge of and helped conceal illicit activities linked to Diddy, her former boyfriend from 1999 to 2001. “She knew what Diddy was doing and covered for him for years,” Affleck allegedly stated, referring to the music mogul’s current federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Diddy, who was arrested in September 2024, is awaiting trial, with over 60 lawsuits filed against him alleging sexual assault and coercion at his infamous “Freak Off” parties.
Affleck’s accusation appears to stem from Lopez’s involvement in a 1999 nightclub shooting in New York, where she and Diddy were arrested after a violent incident that left three people injured. While charges against Lopez were dropped, Diddy’s protégé Jamal “Shyne” Barrow was convicted and served ten years in prison. Suge Knight, the former Death Row Records CEO, has previously claimed on his podcast Collect Calls with Suge Knight that Lopez lied about the incident, alleging she falsely stated the gun belonged to Shyne to protect Diddy. Affleck reportedly referenced this event in court, suggesting that Lopez’s actions were part of a broader pattern of enabling Diddy’s behavior, including during the time of the alleged “Freak Off” events.
The courtroom revelation has left Lopez visibly shaken, with sources describing her as “humiliated” and “furious.” The singer and actress, who has remained silent on Diddy’s legal troubles, now faces renewed questions about her past relationship with the mogul. Lopez has previously hinted at the tumultuous nature of their romance, admitting in a 2003 interview with Vibe magazine that Diddy’s infidelity caused her significant emotional distress. However, Affleck’s claim that she actively covered up crimes takes the narrative to a new level, potentially implicating her in Diddy’s legal saga. Legal experts speculate that if Affleck’s allegations are substantiated, Lopez could be called as a witness in Diddy’s trial, set to begin jury selection in May.
The timing of Affleck’s statement couldn’t be worse for Lopez, who has been working to rebuild her public image following the couple’s highly publicized divorce. The pair, dubbed “Bennifer,” rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in 2022, but their relationship unraveled amid reports of Affleck’s dissatisfaction with Lopez’s high-profile lifestyle. Affleck’s comments in court echo sentiments he shared in a recent GQ interview, where he described discussing their divorce as “embarrassing” and “vulnerable,” citing their differing temperaments—his preference for privacy clashing with her public persona.
On X, fans have reacted with a mix of shock and skepticism. “Ben Affleck throwing JLo under the bus like this in court? That’s cold,” one user wrote. Another questioned the validity of the claims, stating, “Suge Knight’s been saying this for months, but where’s the proof? Ben’s just trying to hurt JLo.” The allegations have also reignited debates about Lopez’s role in Diddy’s past, with some speculating that Affleck’s comments may be motivated by bitterness over their divorce rather than concrete evidence.
As the divorce proceedings continue, Affleck’s bombshell accusation has added a new layer of complexity to an already messy split. For Lopez, the fallout from this public humiliation could have far-reaching consequences, both legally and personally, as she navigates the shadow of Diddy’s crimes and the end of her marriage to Affleck. The Hollywood saga shows no signs of slowing down, leaving the world to wonder what revelations will come next.
