Following the alleged incident, Deal was asked not to return to the courthouse for a few days.
Diddy’s former bodyguard Gene Deal allegedly assaulted a man who was harassing him outside of the Manhattan federal courthouse, where the Bad Boy Records mogul is currently on trial.
In a video shared by The Art of Dialogue, an interviewer reported Deal got into an “altercation” with a YouTuber who goes by “D Not.” Apparently, D Not had been calling Deal “Uncle Phil” and other nicknames before Deal decided to take action. In all fairness, Deal warned D Not he would knock him out if he continued, and he made good on his promise.
Following the incident, Deal was asked not to return to the courthouse for a few days.
Deal has been one of Diddy’s most outspoken critics amid his former boss’s ongoing federal trial for racketeering and sex trafficking. Deal, who has publicly shared his experiences and even authored a book about his time working for Diddy, has alleged that Diddy used Bad Boy Entertainment to organize illicit gatherings known as “freak-offs” for himself and others, suggesting that these activities point toward racketeering charges.
In recent interviews, Deal predicted that Diddy will not be able to withstand the pressure of the trial and will ultimately “crack” under the weight of the testimonies and evidence, possibly accepting a plea deal to end the ordeal.
Deal has emphasized that the courtroom environment, where Diddy must face allegations sober and without distractions, will be particularly difficult for him.
Beyond these predictions, Deal has also claimed that the prosecution has been somewhat lenient, arguing that there could have been even more charges brought against Diddy. He has connected the testimonies—especially those describing threats, violence and coercion—to the broader narrative of sex trafficking and abuse, asserting that Diddy’s alleged pattern of behavior extended far beyond isolated incidents.
Deal’s willingness to testify and his public statements have drawn both support and criticism, with some accusing him of trying to “drag Diddy’s name through the mud,” while others see him as a key witness with crucial insider knowledge. Deal maintains that he has substantial proof to back his claims and has stated he feels no remorse for Diddy’s current legal troubles, insisting that the consequences are a result of Diddy’s own actions.
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