A former star from MTV’s “Making The Band,” Dylan John, landed in trouble with the law last week. The 46-year-old reggae rapper, once known for his bold personality and rocky relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs, was arrested in North Carolina. He allegedly slapped a man twice in the face during a heated moment at work. This surprising incident, caught on camera, has brought Dylan’s past with Diddy back into the spotlight.
The arrest took place on April 3, 2025, in Wake County, North Carolina. Local police in Apex took Dylan into custody after he reportedly hit Paul Joseph Galullo with open-handed slaps. The two were at their workplace when the altercation happened, but it’s not clear how they know each other or what sparked the conflict. Dylan now faces a simple assault charge, which is a misdemeanor. He was released the same day after paying a $500 bond. His next step is a court appearance scheduled for July 1, 2025.
Dylan John, also known as Dylan Dilinjah, first gained fame on “Making The Band 2,” a reality show produced by Diddy. He joined the hip-hop group Da Band, handpicked by the music mogul himself. On the show, Dylan often butted heads with Diddy over creative decisions and leadership. One unforgettable scene saw Diddy order the group to walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn just to bring him cheesecake. That moment stuck with fans and even got a funny twist years later in a sketch by Dave Chappelle.
After the show ended, Da Band broke up, and Dylan’s music career hit rough patches. He has said in interviews that the Chappelle parody hurt his image.
“People saw me as a punchline,”
he shared in 2024.
“It made it tough to get respect in the industry.”
Despite the setbacks, Dylan’s name stayed tied to Diddy and the wild days of “Making The Band.”
This arrest comes at an interesting time, just weeks before Diddy faces his own legal battle. The music star is set to go on trial for serious federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. There’s no evidence linking Dylan’s arrest to Diddy’s case, but the timing has people talking. Diddy’s troubles have put a fresh focus on his old projects, including the reality show that launched Dylan’s fame.
As Dylan gets ready to face a judge in July, this incident shines a light on his up-and-down journey since reality TV. His story with Diddy, from clashes to cheesecake, still captures attention years later. What happens next for Dylan is uncertain, but his connection to “Making The Band” and its famous creator isn’t fading anytime soon
