Trigger Warning: This article discusses alleged sexual assault and sex trafficking.

As Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits his federal court date where he will plead not guilty to racketeering and sex trafficking charges, the silence from those closest to him is deafening. But there is one voice that has shaped Diddy and his high-profile circle for years – that of American singer Jaguar Wright.

As more disturbing details continue to emerge about Sean “Diddy” Combs and his alleged crimes, as well as music industry veterans and celebrities whose attendance at the infamous “Diddy” parties have drawn renewed public attention, Jaguar Wright has claimed that Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged behavior has always been an open secret.

But who is Jaguar Wright and why is she making headlines?

Who is Jaguar Wright?

Jaguar, who was born in New Jersey in 1977 and whose full name is Jaguar Suzette Wright, is an American singer and songwriter whose career began in the late 1990s after she was discovered by the hip hop group The Roots.

But her entry into the music industry didn't happen overnight. In an interview with MTV In 2002, Wright noted that her path to recognition had not been easy: “I've been trying to get a foothold there for a long time.”

In 1999, Wright came to the attention of Groove Theory producer Bryce Wilson, who began talking to the singer about joining his group. Around the same time, Wright was regularly booking appearances at an open mic forum that happened to be organized by one of hip-hop's biggest groups at the time – The Roots.

In the same interview, Wright shared her experiences learning to make difficult decisions early in her career: “I trusted my gut,” she said. “Bryce asked me to give away all my releases and sing his music. The Roots gave me the opportunity to further my own career and make music that I believe in.”

The singer then went on tour with The Roots and appeared as a backup singer for Jay Z on MTV's Unplugged in 2001.

Who did Jaguar Wright write songs for?

Jaguar Wright has released two studio albums entitled Denials, delusions and decisionsand the follow-up Divorce from Neo 2 Marry Soulalong with a number of singles released between 2001 and 2014.

The singer can also be heard on tracks for The Roots, Dice Raw, Blackalicious, Mike Watts and Femi Kuti and also has numerous backing vocals credits on various albums.

How does Jaguar Wright know Sean “Diddy” Combs?

Jaguar emerged in the music industry in the late '90s and early '90s, around the same time as Sean “Diddy” Combs. He has commented on Combs' infamous parties over the years and made headlines in 2022 following comments