The Flo Show, No Filter

Episode: Diddy, Pardons, And The Rumor Mill
Date: October 23, 2025
Host: Flo

Episode Overview

On this episode of "The Flo Show, No Filter," host Flo dives headfirst into ongoing controversies swirling around Sean "Diddy" Combs, rumors of a possible Trump pardon, and the explosion of conflicting stories in the media. Flo sifts through the news, takes a critical look at viral rumors, unpacks key lawsuit updates, and involves a lively chat community throughout. The episode is energetic, skeptical, and packed with both facts and speculation — all delivered in Flo's signature unfiltered style. Listeners also get a healthy dose of humor and behind-the-scenes banter (and Halloween costume planning).

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Diddy’s Alleged Prison Incident

• [04:38] Flo unpacks the latest wild headline: Diddy allegedly had a knife put to his throat while in MDC Brooklyn, according to TMZ and "close friends."

  • Flo's take is highly skeptical, citing the friend's vague account and directly questioning its plausibility.
  • The friend doesn't seem to know if Diddy fought the attacker off himself or if guards intervened.
  • Quote [06:34]:
    "How do you not know if the guards broke it up? So you don't know if Diddy fought the guy off. You don't know if the guards broke it up. You don't know this good friend?" – Flo

• [10:20] Flo suggests this narrative feels manufactured to boost claims that Diddy is in serious danger in prison, possibly as a tactic to seek leniency.

2. Legal Updates: The Shante Kelly Lawsuit

• [13:09] Quick rundown of recent legal maneuvers:
  • The lawsuit filed by Shante Kelly alleging sexual assault by Diddy has been dismissed due to insufficient facts and questions about jurisdiction.
  • The court granted Kelly an opportunity to file an amended complaint by November 21, 2025.
  • Quote [14:24]:
    "The dealer lives to see another lawsuit, basically." – Flo

3. Additional Legal Case: The Clayton Lawsuit

• [15:25] A man named Clayton (often forgotten by name, but remembered by story) continues to pursue legal action against both Diddy and Cassie, alleging threats and disease transmission.
  • Summonses have been sent; the case is moving forward, though Flo speculates it's a "money grab."

4. The Trump Pardon Rumor Mill

• [16:53] Flo addresses the swirl of rumors about Trump possibly pardoning Diddy.

  • Rumors include Diddy being scammed by someone claiming to broker a pardon.

  • Flo debunks chat claims that Trump hasn't denied a pardon:

    • Deadline article confirms Trump is distancing himself from a Diddy pardon due to fears of MAGA backlash.
    • TMZ had doubled down with a conflicting report that was disputed directly by the White House.

  • Quote [18:32]: "It seems Donald Trump won't be springing Sean Combs out of prison anytime soon ... The former Apprentice host has pretty much nixed any notion of a commutation or get out of jail free card for Diddy." – Flo, quoting Deadline

• [20:20] MAGA base's strong opposition is a key reason for Trump to back off – compared to the anger over handling of the Epstein case.

  • Quote [21:45]: "Can you imagine how MAGA would have went crazy if Diddy was pardoned? There's literally not one MAGA supporter that is in favor of pardoning Diddy." – Flo

• [27:15] TMZ's insistence on their scoop, even after the White House denial, draws ridicule:

  • Quote [28:20]: "This is how bad TMZ wanted to stay by—stay behind this story. Even after the White House said our story is false, TMZ said, ‘That is not true, our story is true, and we stand by it.’" – Flo

5. Further Rumors and Legal Fallbacks

• The Diddy pardon rumor is summarized as likely a result of spin from Diddy’s camp and opportunistic middlemen.

• [32:15] Deadline’s caveat: Trump is unpredictable, but experts view the pardon as a huge long shot, especially with added pressure from ongoing Epstein-related revelations.

6. Insider Confirmation: No Pardon Coming

• [37:25] Tony Buzbee, a well-known Trump ally and attorney, tweets that a Diddy pardon isn’t happening—adding, "he is getting lots of civil trials, lots of them and they can't come soon enough."
  • Flo considers Buzbee a credible source on this subject due to his relationship with Trump.

7. Community & Lighthearted Moments

• Halloween Costume Banter (recurs throughout):

  • Flo invites chat to suggest costumes, with the community proposing Diddy, Mike Tyson, Rick James, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Mr. T, Don King, and more.
  • Flo considers switching up costumes every day during Halloween week.

• Pet Shoutouts:

  • Special on-air moment with his dog, Juice [45:00], and multiple shoutouts to listeners’ pets.

8. Additional Sidebars

• Sports Update:
  • Chauncey Billups (Portland Trail Blazers coach) reportedly arrested by FBI for illegal gambling. Flo expresses disbelief and will follow up on story.
• Other True Crime & News:
  • Discussion of the Ellen Greenberg and David cases at the audience’s request.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “This is an obvious ploy to get Diddy up out of there. We all know it. Y' all know it, I know it. Who don't know it?”
  — Flo (10:00), on the prison knife threat narrative

• “The White House communications department says that our story is false. TMZ said, 'That is not true; our story is true, and we stand by it.' You got to be a bold [expletive] to tell the people you’re talking about … that their denial doesn’t count!”
  — Flo (28:20), on the war of words between TMZ and the White House

• “Tony Busby ain’t coming out saying Diddy ain’t getting no pardon unless Busby got some inside information.”
  — Flo (37:40), regarding insider confirmation

• “I could do my hair like Prince, wear some nice Prince shades and put the blousy … blousy shirt with a lot of like blousy going on by my neck. … It’s Purple Rain, which I think.”
  — Flo (54:15), on Halloween costume planning

• “You know, when the FBI pick your ass up, your ass done did that.”
  — Flo (47:45), on Chauncey Billups' arrest report

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:00–04:35 — Show intro, legal disclaimer, chat roll call, and Halloween costume campaign.
• 04:35–10:20 — Diddy’s alleged prison knife story dissected (TMZ’s report under scrutiny).
• 10:20–13:09 — Flo's skepticism, theory on PR tactics, and transition to lawsuit updates.
• 13:09–15:25 — Legal update: Shante Kelly’s lawsuit dismissed.
• 15:25–16:53 — Clayton’s lawsuit and discussion of “money grab” motives.
• 16:53–21:45 — Deep dive: Trump pardon rumors, Deadline report, and MAGA base fallout.
• 21:45–28:20 — Disputes between TMZ and the White House, media spin.
• 28:20–37:25 — More on legal risks, Trump’s unpredictability, and increasing political sensitivity.
• 37:25–40:20 — Tony Buzbee tweet: “No pardon for Diddy,” chat responds.
• 40:20–54:45 — Chat banter continues: Halloween costumes, Juice the dog, listener pet shoutouts, and Don King jokes.
• 47:45 — Breaking news: Chauncey Billups’ alleged gambling arrest.
• Final minutes — Goodbyes, summary, and closing thoughts with abundant chat love.

Tone & Style

The episode is informal, fast-paced, irreverent, and interactive. Flo mixes skepticism and investigation with wit and audience participation, maintaining a direct, no-nonsense phraseology ("I told y’all, it’s like a scary movie that won’t die"). Humor, music references, and community support round out the Flo Show’s signature flair.

Summary

If you missed this episode, you missed:

• A skeptical, often hilarious breakdown of the latest Diddy rumors and controversies.
• Clear explanations of the legal cases swirling around Diddy — what’s dismissed, what’s ongoing, and what’s pure speculation.
• An insider’s look at why Trump isn’t touching a Diddy pardon and how media narratives are spun and debunked in real time.
• Frequent, lively interactions with the chat crew — including costume planning, pet cameos, and lots of shoutouts.

“This is the Flo Show, no Filter … where we get all the mess, all the rumors, and all the real as best as we can figure it.” — Flo

Next Episode: Tune in tomorrow at 8:30am for more unfiltered news, laughs, and community connection!