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Jurors at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sensational sex-trafficking trial could hear a slew of celebrity name-drops — including Kanye West, Michael B. Jordan and Mike Myers — when testimony kicks off next week.

During the first day of jury selection Monday in the Manhattan federal sex-crimes case against Combs, 55, a group of potential panelists was read a long list of bold-faced names that might be mentioned, including the controversial rapper West — who goes by “Ye” — and the two famous actors. 


  Diddy is facing a wave of sexual assault charges related to his alleged “freak offs.” AP Diddy is facing a wave of sexual assault charges related to his alleged “freak offs.” AP

Other known names that could surface at trial include rapper Kid Cudi, former “Destiny’s Child” crooner Michelle Williams, singer Dawn Richard, music producer Dallas Austin and rapper Yung Miami , who dated Combs, according to the defense and prosecutors. Some of Combs’ family members also could be mentioned.

The prospective jurors were handed a list of the names and asked if they knew them or anything about the people that could preclude them from being unbiased during the case. 

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A handful of the potential panelists claimed they didn’t know any of the names of the celebrities.

No context was given on how the names might come up as the trial kicks off, including whether they could be mentioned in testimony or even be called as witnesses.


  Michael B. Jordan’s name was also dragged into proceedings Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com Michael B. Jordan’s name was also dragged into proceedings Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com

Jordan — star of the “Creed” hit movie trilogy — briefly dated key prosecution witness Cassie Ventura in 2015.

Austin — who’s written and produced songs for musicians including TLC, Pink, Gwen Stefani and Aretha Franklin — could surface because he once dated late actress Kim Porter, who had several children with Combs.

Richard — a former member of the music group Danity Kane, which was founded by Combs — is one of many women who has sued the defendant alleging sexual assault.

Miami — whose real name is Caresha Brownlee — was in an open relationship with Combs until sometime after the bombshell charges were made against him. 

A $30 million lawsuit by one of Combs’ former male employees, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, claimed Miami was one of three women paid a “stipend” in exchange for sex work. She’s denied the allegation.


  Kanye West released a song with the embattled rapper. Getty Images for The Recording Academy Kanye West released a song with the embattled rapper. Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Ventura is expected to testify about her time dating Combs when he allegedly forced her into so-called “Freak-Off” sex sessions. 

She is also likely to tell jurors about an infamous video of Combs allegedly shoving, dragging and kicking her at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Calif., in 2016.

Three other alleged victims are also slated to be witnesses.

Superstar Jennifer Lopez could also potentially be mentioned at trial since she dated Combs from 1999 to 2001. But her name didn’t come up Monday.


  Cassie Ventura filed a bombshell lawsuit against Diddy. Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com Cassie Ventura filed a bombshell lawsuit against Diddy. Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com

Combs famously hosted parties attended by VIPs in the entertainment industry and had connections to many A-listers.

The fallen Bad Boy Records founder is accused of forcing women into drugged-up sex marathons with male prostitutes for Combs’ sexual gratification. Prosecutors have claimed the mogul carried out his criminal enterprise for roughly a decade, roping in his employees, too, who helped orchestrate the freak-offs.

Combs — who has been held without bail since his September arrest —  has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking, racketeering and prostitution charges.


  Jennifer Lopez dated Diddy for two years and could come up at trial. AFP via Getty Images Jennifer Lopez dated Diddy for two years and could come up at trial. AFP via Getty Images

His team claims all of the alleged victims are his former girlfriends and that their parts in his admittedly kinky sex life were consensual.

No jurors were selected Monday. The vetting process will resume Tuesday morning, with the judge hoping to seat a panel by the end of Wednesday.

Opening statements are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 12, with trial expected to last for two months.

Jurors will be shown disturbing video footage of the freak-offs, which Combs allegedly frequently recorded. It is unclear whether the press and public will be allowed to see the footage.

Testimony could also include shocking details such as the fact that the feds found at his mansion 1,000 bottles of personal lubricant and baby oil, which prosecutors say Combs used for the sex marathons.

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