'Inside $10million abandoned mansion used in Diddy music video as squatter's spray paint disgraced star's name on roof
THIS is the $10 million mansion used in a Diddy music video that's been taken over by squatters and graffiti artists - and now features the disgraced star's name on the roof.
The ultra-luxurious house has seen an influx of taggers since the connection was made with Diddy - resulting in several removals by cops.
Filmmaker Nick Sozonov captured some of Los Angeles ' best graffiti artists vandilizing the multi-million-dollar mansion in Hollywood Hills that used to be home to Mary J Blige.
The picturesque white and glass home is now completely coated in rainbow graffiti whether it be phrases, shapes - or even the name of a jailed music mogul.
Amongst the chaotic, multicoloured scribbles, in the corner of the roof haunts: "Diddy was here."
The mansion was the filming place of the shamed rapper's music video 'Last Night', that came out in 2007 featuring Keyshia Cole.
The barren mansion at the prestigious 7571 Mulholland Drive has been owned by billionaire's son John Powers Middleton since 2012.
He is the only son of businessman and Philadelphia Phillies owner John S. Middleton.
Sozonov, who explored the abandoned property, told ABC 7: "With the graffiti towers and this graffiti mansion right now, it feels like a big middle finger to the city.
"We all recognized the song, and once we knew that was the house, everyone was excited about it, like a celebrity mansion."
The Los Angeles Police Department has been called at least six times to the massive property for reports of vandalism and trespassing.
Cops even had to remove at least 10 people on Wednesday alone, with one person getting arrested on a warrant, the outlet reports.
A vandal at the house told KTLA the abandoned home had a "lot of potentially for graffiti art" and called his own work on the site "beautiful".
He also said it was easy to enter the property from various access points.
Now, private security has to patrol the house 24/7.
One resident, Magnus Fiennes, suggested the vandalism and squatting was affecting the livelihood of neighbors .
He told ABC 7: "It's become a bit larger than it should be, and there doesn't seem to be much concern for the safety and well-being of the neighbors."
Another resident even said some taggers are vandalising with graffiti "other houses on other properties."
Councilwoman Nithya Raman said in a statement that the owner Middleton is in "egregious violation of the law."
She continued: "We are elevating the issue to ensure that the fullest extent of enforcement is being implemented urgently and swiftly."
Jailed music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, 54, has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
He is also alleged to have "abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfil his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct."
Combs' arrest on Monday follows a months-long investigation into his alleged behavior.
Raids were conducted on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami with cops seizing "narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant" from his LA and Miami mansions.
If Combs is convicted and receives the maximum sentence, he faces life in prison .
The minimum sentence is 15 years.
Diddy has lost two appeals for bail this week, despite making multiple promises of better behavior in exchange for his freedom.
Combs' initial court appearance on Tuesday afternoon saw a judge order him to be held without bail, citing "very significant concerns" about his reported substance abuse and "anger issues."
An appeal led to Diddy's three sons Quincy Brown, Christian "King" Combs, and Justin Combs co-signing a $50 million bail proposal.
A second judge on Wednesday once again denied the plea and ruled Diddy would remain jailed pending trial.
The Metropolitan Detention Center where the hit producer and rapper is being held is synonymous with rat infestations, violent outbreaks, and being understaffed.
The jail has a capacity of 1,600 inmates, often with celebrities among them.
Two of the most high profile inmates include fellow musician R Kelly and Jeffrey Epstein 's alleged acquaintance Ghislaine Maxwell .
Combs has reportedly been placed on suicide watch after being made to stay in the hellhole prison.
