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Former Diddy Staffers Join Usher’s R&B Tour

The personnel moves have drawn scrutiny because prosecutors named one hire in filings from Sean Combs’s federal case and the hires blur long‑standing ties between the two artists.

Overview

  • This week multiple outlets reported that at least three people who once worked for Sean “Diddy” Combs have taken roles on Usher’s 56‑date R&B Tour with Chris Brown.
  • Kristina Khorram, who rose to become Combs’s chief of staff, is reported to be involved with the tour but her exact job and duties have not been disclosed.
  • Prosecutors in the Southern District of New York described Khorram as an alleged co‑conspirator in filings during Combs’s prosecution, though she was never charged and she has denied the accusations.
  • One former Combs personal assistant who testified under immunity reportedly worked briefly for Usher and has since been let go while a videographer who filmed with Combs also joined the tour.
  • The hires revive public and media scrutiny because of Usher’s long personal history with Combs and raise practical questions about vetting, on‑tour responsibilities, and reputational risk for the touring operation.