You’ve always had bad boys and bad behavior. It was glorified, it wasn’t punished. It’s built into the roots of the business.

Combs managed to avoid becoming the next R. Kelly,” said Evan Nierman, CEO of crisis public relations firm Red Banyan.

After a two-month trial, a jury handed down their decision in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial that took place in his ...

The courtroom has become Sean "Diddy" Combs' new stage. And in small ways, he's attempted to repair his image through his sex-crimes trial.

The courtroom has become Sean "Diddy" Combs' new stage. And in small ways, he's attempted to repair his image through his sex-crimes trial.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ career is likely to bounce back after his trial verdict, experts agree. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images ...

Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex-trafficking trial reached a verdict in NYC on 4 of 5 charges against him. Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest reactions, analysis and more.

Whatever career he has to return to comes with a significant asterisk. It’s early to know what, if any opportunity would even be possible for Combs in the future.

Sean “Diddy” Combs scored a major legal victory this week as he managed to avoid the most serious of the sex trafficking and racketeering allegations in his criminal trial, leaving those in the music ...