Burgess appeared on NewsNation to double down on his claim that he was in possession of nearly a dozen flash drives containing Combs' alleged sex tapes.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar Media Inc., the company that owns NewsNation.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, a man who alleged there are tapes of Combs involved in the sexual assault of minors, as well as Burgess' attorney, Ariel Mitchell.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against a man who publicly claimed to have videos depicting the mogul sexually assaulting inebriated celebrities and minors, which his lawyers say could negatively influence his upcoming trial.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing one of his accusers, Courteney Burgess, for defamation and seeking $50 million in damages.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, her attorney Ariel Mitchell, and NewsNation. The lawsuit, file

Diddy filed the defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, his lawyer, and the media company NewsNation in a New York federal court

The lawsuit, which also names Nexstar, targets assertions from Courtney Burgess that he possesses videos depicting sexual encounters involving Combs and other celebrities.

Combs' lawyer says Courtney Burgess, who said he has videos showing Combs sexually assaulting minors and celebrities, is spreading "outrageous lies."