In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Sean “Diddy” Combs found himself caught off guard when Jimmy Kimmel brought up a long-standing rumor involving Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jennifer Lopez. The interview, which was intended to focus on Diddy’s new album The Love Album, quickly took an awkward turn when Kimmel asked Diddy about an alleged threesome proposition made by the Smiths toward Jennifer Lopez during her relationship with Diddy in the early 2000s.

The rumor in question, which had circulated for years, suggested that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith had tried to initiate a threesome with Jennifer Lopez while she was dating Diddy. Kimmel, known for blending humor with unexpected questions, casually dropped the bombshell: “I saw a guy on the internet the other day. He said he used to be your security guard, and he claimed that Will and Jada tried to pick her up for a threesome, and you were going to beat up Will Smith. Is that true?”

Diddy, visibly shocked, took a long pause before responding. His initial reaction was one of disbelief, and he eventually laughed it off, saying, “No, that’s not true.” However, Kimmel pressed on, sarcastically asking if this meant Diddy didn’t believe everything he read online. Diddy responded with good-natured bewilderment, further questioning Kimmel’s source by stating, “I thought we were friends. Where did this interview just go?” Despite the tension, Diddy managed to steer the conversation back to his album, focusing on themes of love and vulnerability, which are central to his latest musical project​.

While the moment was brief, it caused a stir on social media, with fans and viewers reacting to the uncomfortable exchange. Many praised Kimmel for asking bold questions, though some felt that it veered too far into tabloid territory. Internet users flooded platforms with their takes on the situation, with some joking about the rumor and others speculating on its origins. Diddy, for his part, maintained a calm demeanor throughout, emphasizing that his focus remains on promoting love through his music, including the recently released The Love Album, which features collaborations with artists like Justin Bieber and The Weeknd​.

This unexpected interview moment also arrives amidst ongoing public interest in Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s private life, especially following Jada’s memoir Worthy, where she disclosed details about her and Will’s complex relationship. This context made Kimmel’s question even more provocative, as both the Smiths and Diddy have been in the media spotlight for their personal lives​.

Ultimately, Diddy handled the situation with grace, but the moment serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live television, especially when long-dormant rumors resurface in the public eye.