By WILL POTTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and DANIEL BATES AT THE DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN FEDERAL COURTHOUSE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 16:50 BST, 13 June 2025 | Updated: 17:07 BST, 13 June 2025

Kanye West stunned the ongoing trial for Shawn ‘Diddy’ Combs as he showed up to back the disgraced rap mogul, hugging his son in a show of support. 

West caused chaos at the trial in Manhattan on Friday as he surprised crowds outside the courthouse with wife Bianca Censori in tow. 

The artist, who now performs by the name Ye, wore an all-white denim outfit to the trial. 

As he strolled up to the courthouse, West was met by Diddy’s son Christian King Combs, and the pair embraced before entering together.  

Kanye had not announced his arrival beforehand, with footage from crowds outside the courthouse showing their surprise as he made his entrance. 

He was seen entering the courthouse, and briefly entered an overflow room, but did not enter the courtroom itself where Diddy has stood trial since May 5. 

He remained in the building for around an hour before departing again. 

It comes as Diddy faces life in prison for drug trafficking and racketeering charges, which he has pleaded not guilty to.  

Kanye West stunned the ongoing trial for Shawn 'Diddy' Combs as he showed up to support the disgraced rap mogul

Kanye West stunned the ongoing trial for Shawn ‘Diddy’ Combs as he showed up to support the disgraced rap mogul

West hugged one of Diddy's sone as he made his surprise appearance at the trial on Friday

West hugged one of Diddy’s sone as he made his surprise appearance at the trial on Friday 

It comes as Friday’s court proceedings were set to include testimony from one of Diddy’s ex-assistants, Jonathan Perez, who worked for the rap mogul from 2021 to 2024. 

Perez asked for immunity as he prepared to take the stand, before Kanye’s surprise appearance stole the show. 

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