Diageo Ends Partnership With Sean Combs Over Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
- Diageo is ending its 15-year partnership with Sean Combs after he sued the company for allegedly discriminating against his liquor brands due to his race.
- Combs claimed that Diageo provided unequal treatment and neglected marketing and resources for his Ciroc vodka and DeLeón tequila brands because he is Black.
- Diageo denied the allegations and said Combs failed to honor the terms of their contracts and made unreasonable financial demands.
- Diageo had invested over $100 million in Combs' brands, while Combs only contributed $1,000, according to Diageo.
- Combs seeks billions of dollars in damages from Diageo due to their alleged breaches and neglect.