Introducing "Blood and Water"

Introducing "Blood and Water"

Author: ABC News April 28, 2026 Duration: 3:00
Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Blood and Water." A woman fails to show up to work. When investigators are called to her home, they find a gruesome crime scene. To hear the rest of the series, follow "Blood and Water" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind the glamorous facade of hip-hop's most powerful circles, a darker story was waiting to be told. Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy, from ABC News, examines the dramatic fall of Sean "Diddy" Combs, moving beyond the music and mogul status to confront serious allegations that have surfaced after years of quiet rumors. This podcast isn't just about celebrity gossip; it's a meticulous exploration of how influence can silence uncomfortable truths, set against the backdrop of the music industry and true crime. You'll hear how a single video of assault acted as a catalyst, breaking a long-held silence and leading to a series of lawsuits that paint a disturbing picture. Each episode digs into the specifics of these legal claims, which include accounts of sexual abuse and orchestrated manipulation, asking tough questions about accountability and the cost of fame. By weaving together cultural analysis with investigative reporting, the series provides a necessary and sobering look at a figure once deemed untouchable. Tune in for a narrative that is as compelling as it is unsettling, where the beats of success are interrupted by the rhythm of justice.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 39

Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione
Podcast Episodes
The Trial: Countdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:33
As the podcast shifts into trial coverage mode, host and ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire analyzes wins for both the prosecution and the defense in terms of what evidence the jury may see. Learn more about your…
USA v. Sean Combs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:23
Sean Combs now awaits trial in Brooklyn's infamous Metropolitan Detention Center. In May, his highly publicized case is scheduled to go to trial. What do we know about the charges Diddy faces, the case prosecutors plan t…
Downfall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:34
As the wave of civil lawsuits against Diddy continues to grow, in March of 2024, federal agents raid two of his properties in connection to a human trafficking investigation. Just a couple months later, an old video of D…
Before and After [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:49
Soon after Cassie and Diddy end their relationship, Diddy rebrands himself again, as Sean “Love” Combs. He's on his way to becoming hip hop’s third billionaire, wins lifetime achievement awards and gets the key to New Yo…
Me & U [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:08
Diddy signs a young singer with a hit single who’s on the fast track to fame. Cassie Ventura reportedly agrees to a 10 album deal. They become romantically involved and Cassie’s career flatlines, leaving fans wondering w…
Invincible [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:41
We chart Diddy’s rise from musician to mogul, from the center of hip-hop to the center of American culture. But that rise wasn’t always a smooth ascent. Along the way, he had moments of alleged violence and brushes with…
Party's Over [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:07
Diddy was a legendary party host. His star-studded “white parties” were glittering displays of wealth and social capital that started in the world of hip-hop, and ultimately expanded far beyond it. But after a criminal i…
Introducing 'Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:12
A new podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio traces how whispers of abuse came to light and led to Diddy’s downfall. ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire takes listeners inside the rise and fall of Diddy, the allegations…