A secret tunnel has been discovered in the Holmby Hills mansion of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The sprawling property-considered for its luxury amenities-continues to gain attention for reasons other than its lavishness; a high-profile federal investigation also has kept it in the limelight.
Diddy’s mansion, which he purchased in 2014 for close to $40 million, is the definition of over-the-top. Measuring 1,579 square meters, this estate features a private theater that accommodates 35 people, a state-of-the-art gym, a wine room, and-most uniquely-an underwater swimming tunnel leading to a private grotto. The estate also includes a 278-square-meter guest house, offering ample space for hosting guests in style.
Running concurrently, this mansion was part of a federal investigation that included Homeland Security agents. A portion of the broader investigation entails the seriousness of the allegations levied against Combs for sexual assault and human trafficking. Several women have accused him of the acts; one of them is his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, who accused him of physical and sexual abuse. Serious charges are brought against Combs, but he has denied these charges and vowed proof of his innocence.
The judicial pressure has cooled off Combs’ public persona, although he has been defiant in his defense. His Holmby Hills mansion has been put up for sale at a staggering cost of $61.5 million. The listing outlines the exclusivity of features present in that mansion and the prime location that it enjoys amongst one of the most posh neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
The finding has triggered a wave of speculations and social media rumors about the discovery of an underwater tunnel. Some out-of-this-world suggestions indicated that it could be linked to the nearby Playboy Mansion. These have, however, been totally debunked in a Reuters fact-check. That is not, in fact, a connection, but the truth is no less fascinating: A single swimming tunnel runs beneath the property so one could swim discreetly out to a hidden grotto architectural marvel unto itself.
As the investigation continues, adding to the time this property has spent on the market, Diddy’s Holmby Hills mansion is once again in the headlines. For now, the music legend’s main concentration appears to be on how to get through the legal tests that will arise, while his real estate dealings add another chapter to his Folder of Controversy.
