Since May 2024, the phrase “Nice Try, Diddy” has gained popularity on platforms such as Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). What started as a meme to mock Sean Love Combs, aka Diddy, has quickly evolved into a viral phenomenon.
Initially, the phrase was used to ridicule the rapper’s tendency to get involved in multiple projects, many of which never came to fruition. Over the past few months, “Nice Try, Diddy” has taken on a darker tone.
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This occurred after Diddy’s arrest in September 2024, accused of sex trafficking and organized crime. The meme is used with a sarcastic intention to point out the scandals surrounding the rapper, especially on social networks.
Where does “Nice try, Diddy” come from?
The phrase was first identified in random ads on social media, where users posted comments like “Nice Try, Diddy.” The exact origin is somewhat nebulous, but it is believed that the meme became popular after the publication of @raccoon2u2 on Instagram, who linked the phrase to accusations of sexual crimes against the rapper.
The arrest of Sean Combs on September 16, 2024, was a catalyst for the meme to re-emerge strongly. Photo: courtesy
Why did “Nice try, Diddy” go viral on Instagram?
The arrest of Sean Combs on September 16, 2024, was a catalyst for the meme to resurface with force. During the investigation, strange details were found such as the existence of hundreds of bottles of baby oil on their properties, which further fueled speculation and conspiracy theories on networks such as TikTok.
Rumors about underground tunnels and other crazy ideas began to circulate, and “Nice Try, Diddy” became the favorite mocking cry of Internet users.
Despite the seriousness of the accusations, many Internet users have taken advantage of the situation to continue using the meme as a kind of inside joke. The curious thing is that the comments where the phrase appears often have no relation to Diddy or the charges against him.
A Reddit user, u/, in the r/OutOfTheLoop community, explained in June 2024 that the “Nice Try, Diddy” meme was simply a silly joke, implying that the rapper tries to get in everywhere. This type of absurd humor has been part of the internet’s DNA for years, and Diddy’s case is no different.
The Diddy attention trial is ongoing and media coverage of the case is likely to grow. Like many viral internet phenomena, “Nice Try, Diddy” could suddenly disappear or evolve into new forms of ironic expression, depending on how the rapper’s court case progresses.
New allegations against P Diddy
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new accusations of sexual assault and rape, adding to more than a hundred lawsuits filed against him. These five recent complaints, filed Sunday in the Southern District of New York by attorney Tony Buzbee, include allegations that Combs sexually assaulted the plaintiffs between 2000 and 2022.
Two of the plaintiffs are men and three are women, one of whom alleges she was raped at age 13. He is also accused of drugging several of them.
Combs is currently in federal custody and has pleaded not guilty to charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Photo: courtesy
Buzbee stated that they will continue to file cases weekly as they gather more evidence. The lawsuits have been filed anonymously by plaintiffs identified as John Doe and Jane Doe.
Combs is currently in federal custody and has pleaded not guilty to charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. His trial is scheduled for May 5, 2025 in New York, and could be extended if more charges are filed. Combs was arrested on September 16, 2024 and remains in jail without bail.