On the latest segment of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, Diddy—once the king of charts and the party scene—was thrust back into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Recently arrested and facing severe charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, Diddy is accused of orchestrating wild "freak-offs" and sexually assaulting over 100 people. Rather than treating these serious allegations with the gravity they deserve, SNL chose to poke fun at Diddy's troubles, dragging Prince Harry into the chaos.
Michael Che opened the segment with a quip, "It was reported that the US added 245,000 new jobs. Unfortunately, they were all Diddy accusers," reducing a deeply troubling scandal to mere comedy fodder. The absurdity escalated when co-host Colin Jost chimed in, joking about Diddy once inviting Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, to one of his infamous parties, though they didn’t attend. Jost added with a snicker, "Although before Diddy could even finish writing the invite, Prince Andrew was there." The joke referenced Prince Andrew’s own controversies, dragging yet another royal into the mix.
Further fueling the comedy was a resurfaced interview from The Graham Norton Show in 2011, where Diddy claimed that both William and Harry had attended his parties during their younger years. However, royal biographer Christopher Anderson was quick to debunk this, clarifying that the two brothers had wisely declined those invitations. While royal aides were busy safeguarding their reputations, Harry seemed to be drawn to the tabloid-loving, drug-fueled crowd of the early 2000s, including infamous figures like Lindsay Lohan and the Kardashians. William, the dutiful heir, kept his distance from such scandals, while Harry, often seen as the "fun one," embraced the chaotic lifestyle.
Now, Harry’s rebellious nature has led to a full-blown public relations crisis. While it’s tempting to speculate whether Harry ever attended any of Diddy's notorious parties, the truth remains elusive. Still, one can’t help but sense that there may have been some connection—a casual hangout or perhaps a small gathering. Diddy, enchanted by the British royal family's prestige, and Harry, intrigued by the whirlwind of fame, drugs, and debauchery, likely shared more in common than people care to admit. Both seemed to thrive in chaotic environments, where scandal was never far away.
As Diddy faces legal scrutiny, it’s worth wondering if Harry will make any public appearances in the U.S. anytime soon. His connections are becoming messier by the minute, and his relationship with the media, the public, and even his own family continues to unravel. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle appears to be navigating her own path, separate from the royal drama. As the saga unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Harry manages his increasingly complicated public image and whether he will be seen at any future high-profile events. One thing is clear: the scandals surrounding him are far from over.
