Against 50 million bail

P. Diddy could be released on Monday

Combs was one of the most successful rappers in the world in recent decades with hits such as "I'll Be Missing You" and "Bad Boy For Life".

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US rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who has been charged with sexual offenses, will remain in custody for at least a few more days. However, he will soon be allowed to move to house arrest on bail of 50 million dollars. Such a request has already been rejected twice. 

At a bail hearing on Friday (local time), the responsible judge in New York demanded, among other things, additional information on the conditions for a possible release before the trial.

The deadline for this runs until Monday, according to US media reports. The judge therefore said that he would decide again next week.

Diddy has been in custody since mid-September. From prison, the rapper is said to be trying to influence jurors, witnesses and victims.

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Singer in custody since September
Combs has been in custody since mid-September. The rapper is accused by the public prosecutor's office in New York of human trafficking, organized crime and other offences. The trial is currently set to begin in May.

Combs pleads not guilty
According to the indictment, the rap mogul "abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him for decades to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his actions". He had used his "empire" in the music business to achieve his goals. Combs denies all allegations and pleads not guilty. 

With hits such as "I'll Be Missing You" and "Bad Boy For Life", Combs has been one of the most successful rappers in the world in recent decades.

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There are also a number of civil lawsuits for sexual abuse. A law firm in Houston in the US state of Texas recently announced that it is representing 120 people with allegations against the rapper.