Rapper Diddy's associates are said to be carrying pink cocaine, a drug that was found in Liam Payne's body

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A complaint filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs earlier this year alleged that his employees were forced to carry pink cocaine, also known as “Tuci,” a drug that continued to be in Liam Payne's system after his death, according to People was found.

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The complaint was filed by Combs' former videographer and producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who sued him in February, accusing him of sexual harassment and alleging that drug use was rampant in Combs' business operations.

Jones alleged that employees, including housekeepers, cooks and butlers, were forced to carry illegal substances such as cocaine, GHB, Ecstasy, marijuana gummies and Tuci.

Jones' complaint came months after a series of legal actions against Combs, including a lawsuit from his ex, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, accusing him of sexual abuse. In response to the allegations, Combs' legal team denied the claims and stated that Jones was trying to get an “undeserved pay day.”

“Mr. “Jones is nothing more than a fraudster shamelessly looking for an easy and completely undeserved payday,” Combs’ attorney said in a statement. “We have overwhelming, indisputable evidence that his claims are complete lies.”

The case follows Combs' arrest following raids on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami, where he faces federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, according to People.

Prosecutors allege that Combs was involved in organizing drug-fueled parties known as “Freak Offs” that were attended by compulsive participants for days.

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