A resurfaced 2017 interview between Sean “Diddy” Combs and Wendy Williams has sparked widespread speculation online, with viewers questioning whether the music mogul subtly threatened the talk show host. In the interview on The Wendy Williams Show, Diddy mentioned meeting Williams’ then 16-year-old son, Kevin Jr., backstage. “Mhm, who I met backstage, he’s a great young man,” Diddy said, interrupting Williams. The remark appeared to make Williams visibly uneasy, as she stuttered and seemed to lose her train of thought.

Social media users were quick to comment on the moment, with one stating, “That was a threat, he’s saying play nice,” while another said, “The way she hesitated, you know that she knew about him!” The resurfaced clip has gained attention in light of Diddy’s recent arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, with some drawing connections between his past behavior and the current allegations.

Diddy, 54, has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include accusations of organizing “freak offs” involving coerced sexual performances. The mogul’s legal troubles have reignited public interest in his past interactions, including this moment with Williams