Bill Maher is questioning why the music industry seemed untouched by the #MeToo Movement until Sean “Diddy” Combs’ recent arrest.
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Since the #MeToo movement gained momentum in 2017, hundreds of influential figures have been accused of sexual misconduct, with some prominent Hollywood personalities being convicted, including disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.
However, on Friday’s episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, during a conversation with author Fran Lebowitz, Maher addressed Combs' federal charges and the broader effect on the music industry.
"I’ve been asking this question for seven years, since 2017 when the #MeToo movement emerged," Maher said. "Why not the music industry? NPR faced a strong backlash. They ousted four or five men, older guys who posted inappropriate limericks on the bookstore door."
“The music industry is this blatant cesspool of misogyny, and honestly, it’s full of rape and sexual harassment, yet somehow, it has been overlooked,” Maher added, then asked, “Why do you think that is?”
Lebowitz replied, "I think it’s because we live in a capitalist society, and the music industry is far more profitable than NPR. That’s just my guess."
“A lot of the stories that surfaced with #MeToo, I had already heard over the years,” she continued. “So, Puffy—this wasn’t exactly a well-kept secret. But apparently, it was to some people.”
Besides facing federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, Combs is also dealing with numerous lawsuits from both men and women, including ex Cassie Ventura, who accused him of rape and abuse in a complaint filed last November. Recently, Thalia Graves claimed in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Combs drugged and raped her in 2001.
The rapper remains in jail after being denied bail, following his not-guilty plea to sex trafficking and racketeering charges. His arrest came months after the FBI raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami.
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