DINH DOONG

The media is abuzz with reports of potential turmoil between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, with rumors suggesting their marriage may be strained due to old FBI tapes allegedly showing Lopez in compromising situations.

These tapes reportedly surfaced from raids on properties owned by music mogul Diddy, whom Lopez dated in the late 1990s. The tapes, rumored to include footage from the controversial nightclub shooting in 1999, could contain content linking Lopez to incidents involving Diddy, possibly leading to questions about her involvement or knowledge of illegal activities.

The backstory of these tapes takes us to a time when Lopez and Diddy’s relationship was both a high-profile romance and a source of scandal. In December 1999, they were arrested following a shooting in a New York nightclub. While Lopez was released without charges, Diddy later faced a lengthy trial, during which his then-protégé, Jamal “Shyne” Barrow, was ultimately convicted and sentenced to prison. Speculation has it that Ben Affleck’s discovery of these tapes—purportedly provided by the FBI as a “courtesy” due to their content—may be impacting his view of Lopez’s past and their relationship.

Adding fuel to the fire, former music industry executive Suge Knight has alleged on his podcast that the tapes show incidents so shocking they may have driven a wedge between Affleck and Lopez. Furthermore, Knight speculated that Diddy’s various legal entanglements, including recent allegations of assault, have led to new investigations, reviving interest in past incidents. Although the authenticity and impact of these tapes remain unconfirmed, the speculation around them has stirred public curiosity and added to the complexities of the Lopez-Affleck marriage.

In the late 1990s, Jennifer Lopez and Sean “Diddy” Combs were involved in a high-profile relationship that became even more controversial after a nightclub shooting incident in New York City. Witnesses, including Natana Rubin, claimed they saw Combs draw a gun during a club altercation. Rubin, who was struck by a bullet, has long accused Combs of being responsible. Former security personnel and other witnesses have made statements that hint at Combs’s alleged role in the incident, including claims that he bragged about bribing witnesses to secure his acquittal.

Lopez, who was also present at the club, may have witnessed crucial moments of the incident. Speculation suggests she may have helped smuggle a gun into the club for Combs. Although never charged, Lopez spent 14 hours in police custody before being released. Recent statements in her 2024 Amazon Prime documentary hint at past abusive relationships, though she does not directly mention Combs.

Lopez’s current relationship with Ben Affleck has also come under scrutiny, with rumors of a potential separation. The couple has been seen living apart, and reports indicate they are preparing to sell their shared Beverly Hills mansion. Affleck has reportedly moved closer to his children, while Lopez has been seen searching for a new residence. Amid the turmoil, fans are curious whether Lopez will ever break her silence on the infamous 1999 incident, though some suspect that a potential NDA with Combs might prevent her from discussing it publicly.