A Texas preacher gave an emotional sermon during his Christmas service Saturday, addressing scandalous rumors about himself and music producer Diddy that circulated on TikTok. The 66-year-old Bishop T.D. Jakes, who has been trending this week, denounced the rumors and chose to focus on preaching the unadulterated word of God.
Key Takeaway
Bishop T.D. Jakes addressed the alleged ties to Diddy in an emotional sermon, choosing to focus on preaching the unadulterated word of God rather than addressing the rumors directly.
Confronting the Rumors
T.D. Jakes began his sermon by addressing the rumors that had been circulating online. He made it clear that he would not use the sacred day and pulpit to address a lie, choosing instead to focus on preaching the truth.
Denial and Controversy
Social media users had been claiming that the preacher attended sex parties hosted by Diddy and questioning his sexuality. However, Jakes had already denied the claim through a PR representative, who called the rumors “unequivocally false and baseless.”
Background and Context
It’s worth noting that an association with Diddy has drawn scrutiny in the wake of multiple sexual assault lawsuits, including one that he settled with his ex, Cassie. This has led to increased attention and speculation surrounding relationships with him.
