Gene Simmons, the outspoken rocker from KISS, has by no means been shy about sharing his opinions. In a current interview with Michael Franzese, he was requested about his ideas on the continuing scenario involving Diddy. Whereas Gene saved his response measured, his perspective on the broader subjects raised by the case presents a lot to unpack.
Gene Simmons opened up on assembly Diddy, describing the encounter as cordial on each side.
“We met. He was cordial and so was I, however who is aware of what goes on behind closed doorways?” the rocker mentioned. “I don’t assume it’s truthful to remark for those who weren’t there or know something good. I imply there’s such a factor as presumption of harmless and greater than that, I don’t know.”
He additionally shared his views on controversial subjects about relationships and the authorized boundaries of age. Gene additionally referenced the notorious story of Jerry Lee Lewis, who married his 13-year-old cousin, highlighting how legal guidelines and ethical views can differ by state and period.
“I don’t know. By the best way, I’ve completely different factors of views about not speaking about Diddy, about consenting adults of a sure age, that’s one factor. However for those who’re speaking about underage that’s a unique factor. However even right now it’s a really unusual factor.”
He added: “There are specific states the place, I’m not saying that is proper, I’m simply telling you the best way it’s, Jerry Lee Lewis married his cousin. She was 13. I feel in Alabama. Then he went off on tour, took her with and after they crossed the state, he was uh arrested, interstate, no matter. So there are States’ rights and there’s federal, however morally for me for those who’re underage I feel that crosses the road.”
It’s not simply Gene Simmons weighing in. Different massive names within the leisure world have shared their ideas—or in some instances, dodged the subject fully. Sharon Osbourne, for example, acknowledged having knowledgeable relationship with Diddy however maintained that she is aware of nothing about his personal life. She described him as ‘respectful and cordial’ of their interactions, including that she’s been inundated with on-line backlash merely for realizing him.
In the meantime, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee briefly stirred controversy with a cryptic submit defending Diddy, which he later claimed resulted from a hack. The submit referenced elevating consciousness and bail efforts, however it was rapidly deleted, leaving followers speculating about its authenticity.
On the coronary heart of all this are the intense authorized instances Diddy is going through. 5 civil fits have been filed in New York, accusing him of misconduct spanning 20 years. These allegations contain a number of plaintiffs and lift vital questions on his actions and the leisure business.
Diddy has strongly denied all allegations and is awaiting a trial set for Might fifth. Because the authorized proceedings unfold, the courtroom of public opinion stays divided, with some defending him and others condemning him
