Exclusive: I Interned for Diddy. Now I’m a Sex Worker. Let’s Talk About Power, Fame, and Agency

Today, I’m pulling the curtain back on a part of my life that I’ve never shared publicly…until now. I used to intern (and later work remotely) for one of the most powerful names in music: Sean “Diddy” Combs. Yup. That Diddy. (Although we referred to him as “Mr. C”)

I never thought I’d be talking about this on my sex work podcast, but here we are. With everything unfolding in the headlines right now, it felt like the right time to reflect—not just on my experience, but on what it taught me about power, fame, and who really gets to be in control.

What It Was Like Working for Diddy

I got the internship during a weird, transitional time in my life. I was finishing college, considering grad school, and then this opportunity kind of… appeared. I wasn’t starstruck. I’ve never really cared much about that, but I was curious. So I said yes, and next thing I knew, I was in New York City working in the orbit of a media mogul.

Diddy wasn’t in the office all the time, but I was around a lot of people such as music artists, family members, industry insiders. People whose names you’d definitely recognize now. I worked on trend research, video curation, and behind-the-scenes creative stuff. It was exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes confusing. Boundaries were… blurry. But to be clear: I was never harmed.

Fame Looks Different Up Close

What stuck with me the most wasn’t the glamour. It was how much power does or doesn’t protect people. Fame can mask a lot. It can also make people feel invincible. Watching what’s happening now with Diddy, watching it all fall apart…is surreal. I saw a sliver of that world up close, and it definitely shaped how I understand power dynamics now.

How I Chose Sex Work

A lot of people would look at my resume and ask, “Wait, how did you go from working in entertainment to becoming a sex worker?”

The short answer? I chose it. Fully. Willingly. Because it gave me freedom, income, connection, and yes—power on my terms.

That part matters. Because when we talk about sex work—especially now, with stories involving trafficking and abuse making headlines—people tend to lump everything together. But consensual sex work is not the same as human trafficking. I can’t say that loud enough.

The Overlap Between Fame, Money, and Deviancy

Here’s the truth: I’ve seen more sexual deviancy in entertainment than in sex work. Fame and money create a bubble where people think the rules don’t apply to them. That’s not just about Diddy—it’s about the culture that enables this stuff.

In sex work, I’ve had clients who are famous. But it’s never been about their fame to me. That’s not what impresses me. I’ve seen the inner workings of that world. It’s not glamorous. It’s messy, fragile, and full of people trying to fill some kind of void.

Why I’m Sharing This Now

When the lawsuits against Diddy came out, I felt a mix of things—some surprise, some not. And yeah, part of me was nervous to speak up. But I realized this part of my story matters. Not just because of who I used to work for, but because it offers a window into how power operates behind the scenes.

So no—I won’t be naming names. That’s not what this is about. It’s about holding space for honest conversations. About unpacking power, choice, consent, and control—especially when those lines get blurred.

Final Thoughts

This episode is for anyone who’s ever questioned what power really looks like. For those curious about how fame distorts reality. And for anyone who still don’t get that sex work can be empowering when it’s done on our own terms.