Armon Wiggins addressed criticism after a courthouse video showed him pouring baby oil in reference to Diddy’s trial, which ended in a partial conviction.
YouTube personality Armon Wiggins drew criticism outside a Manhattan courthouse Tuesday (July 1) after a viral video showed him laughing and dousing himself in baby oil following the partial verdict in Diddy’s federal trial.
The commentator, who has built a sizable following with over 285,000 subscribers and 105,000 Instagram followers, was seen celebrating with a group of people after Diddy was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. However, Diddy was convicted of transporting individuals with the intent to engage in prostitution.
The courthouse celebration, which included baby oil—a nod to the alleged “freak-off” parties described in Diddy’s 14-page indictment—sparked immediate backlash online. Critics accused Wiggins of mocking the victims and appearing to support Combs.
Combs’ supporters are spraying baby oil on each other outside of the courthouse. pic.twitter.com/SEDZQiWpfF
— Matt Lavietes (@mattlavietes) July 2, 2025
On Wednesday (July 3), Wiggins responded to the uproar in a statement posted to social media.
“I’m learning, I’m listening, and I’m moving forward with even more care and clarity,” he wrote. “What started as a lighthearted moment, part of a long-running joke with my audience, was misinterpreted as support for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. That was never my intention.”
He added, “For the past 60 days, I’ve worked hard to cover this case with honesty and objectivity… I fully understand how the timing and optics may have felt hurtful, especially to survivors of abuse. I sincerely apologize to anyone who was impacted or disappointed.”
The video, which quickly circulated across social platforms, drew attention not just for its timing but for its reference to a bizarre detail from the case. Federal investigators reportedly seized more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil during raids on Combs’ properties. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, dismissed the relevance of the discovery, saying, “I don’t know what you need a thousand for… He buys in bulk, you know?”
Wiggins, who has been covering the case extensively from New York, has maintained that his reporting was meant to inform, not offend.
Combs’ trial concluded with a mixed verdict. While he was cleared of the most serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, the jury found him guilty of transporting individuals across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. Sentencing is expected October 3.
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