Diddy's once again trying to get out of jail while awaiting his trial ... filing a new motion on Friday asking for bail -- and pointing to cases where his lawyers claim defendants facing similar charges were released.
According to the legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the music mogul's lawyers say Diddy's offering a comprehensive bail package -- complete with a $50 million bond and basically round-the-clock surveillance to ensure he doesn't try to flee the country or intimidate witnesses.
It's a similar argument to the one they made back in September when his bail was shot down twice. But, the attorneys cite other cases where they say defendants accused of similar crimes were allowed to post bail while awaiting trial.
For example, one case involved a CEO accused of sex-trafficking dozens of young men, along with an accomplice who allegedly intimidated witnesses. In that case, Diddy's lawyers say the government asked for a $10 million bond and a $500K bond, respectively, which was far less than the $50 million bail package Diddy's offering in his case.
Making matters worse, Diddy's still locked up in MDC Brooklyn after he's been repeatedly denied bail, with a judge ruling "the government has proven the defendant is a danger."
As you know, the feds charged Diddy with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. His trial is currently set for next May.
Lil Durk was charged with 2 additional felony counts in his murder-for-hire plot on Friday ... the Chicago rap star is being accused of conspiracy and using interstate facilities to assist in the assassination of Quando Rondo's cousin.
Feds outlined the new charges and are essentially treating Durk as the kingpin of the operation in a superseding federal grand jury indictment.
Durk and his 5 co-defendants have yet to enter a plea ... the charges are stemming from the August 2022 shooting outside a Los Angeles gas station close to the Beverly Center shopping mall.
Prosecutors claim Durk funded his Only The Family gang affiliates' excursion to California, where they holed up in a hotel room and stalked Quando Rondo's car before opening fire and killing Quando's cousin Saviay'a Robinson.
The hit is alleged to be revenge for OTF rapper King Von's shooting death, which occurred in 2020 after a clash with QR's crew in Atlanta. Durk has been detained since October ... we're told the Department of Justice says all 6 defendants are expected to be arraigned in federal court in Los Angeles in the coming weeks.
Logic is proud of his legacy as a true school MC -- but his bank account is telling him it's time for a new wave ... spitting all that hip, hop, hippie hoppity gonna leave him broke!!!
TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Logic en route to Detroit for the Motor City Comic Con, excited to congregate with his fellow nerds!!!
On the music front, Logic chalks up his recent album, "Ultra 85" as a bittersweet experience because of its reception.
The late great J Dilla may have appreciated Logic's return to the straight-forward, laser-sharp rhymes fans first knew him for ... resulting in his lowest performing project, at least by Billboard's standards.
He acknowledges his winning run ... his suicide prevention anthem "1-800-273-8255" is almost certified Diamond among other pop hits, but Logic says it's time for a change.
Playboi Carti was crowned as the best rapper in his 20s by Complex last month and that's exactly where Logic tells us he wants his musical direction to go. Buh buh buh buh buh!!!
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