The rap star replied "no" when his attorney asked if he had a weapon on December 26 or 27, the night of the incident and explained to the court that he dropped to the floor during the melee, thinking that the shots were aimed at him.

PUFFY IN A STATE OF DENIAL

And It’s Not Just A River In Egypt, Holmes…
Rap mogul Sean "Puffy" Combs took the stand for the first time today in his gun possession trial, testifying that he did not have a weapon the night of the now infamous December 1999 shootings at a New York nightclub.

The rap star replied "no" when his attorney asked if he had a weapon on December 26 or 27, the night of the incident and explained to the court that he dropped to the floor during the melee, thinking that the shots were aimed at him. Combs also denied offering a bribe to anyone to claim ownership of the gun found that night by police. His ex-driver, Wardell Fenderson, testified earlier in the proceedings that Combs offered him $50,000 to say the gun was his.

Puffy also testified that he did encounter a man, Matthew "Scar" Allen, who Combs said was "mouthing off." Puffy says he basically ignored Allen and a few moments later, heard gunfire. Combs explained he "went down" and heard someone yell, "Get Puffy out of here." He said he was then shuffled to the waiting Lincoln Navigator, with Fenderson in the driver's seat. Moments later, he testified that then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez was escorted to the vehicle too. Now ex-Puff piece Lopez is not scheduled to testify, but the defense says they may still call her, if she agrees to wear her green Versace number. Combs' lawyer then said, if the dress fits, then the rap mogul you must acquit.

The prosecution began its cross-examination of the rap star this afternoon, then asked him for tickets to an upcoming Dream concert.

PRE-GRAMMY GALA GOES GAGA FOR GERSON
Jody will be the center of attention at Clive's shindig. (12/18a)
ON THE COVER:
BILLIE EILISH
A star upon the highest bough (12/19a)
NOISEMAKERS:
A HOLIDAY TREAT
Something for their stockings (12/18a)
SUPREME COURT SETS 1/10 HEARING ON TIKTOK BAN
How will SCOTUS rule? (12/19a)
THE HIP-HOP CONUNDRUM
Grammy being Grammy (12/19a)
NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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