Podcast Summary

Podcast: The Flo Show, no filter
Host: Flo
Episode: Who Gave Trump Diddy’s Pardon Letter? Spoiler: Not The Mailman
Date: January 13, 2026

Overview

This episode of The Flo Show, No Filter dives into the recent LA Reid settlement of sexual assault accusations, the growing legal and personal troubles surrounding figures like Diddy, and a wild twist involving Mike Tyson, Trump, and a pardon letter from Diddy. Host Flo brings his trademark energy and community engagement, mixing hard-hitting commentary with audience shoutouts and conversational analysis. The show pulls no punches, pushing for the truth behind major headlines—and speculating about what might drop next in these explosive music industry sagas.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Community & Opening Banter

• Flo energetically welcomes the audience, gives shoutouts to regulars and new listeners, and checks in on football teams and Grandma Kathy’s upcoming hip replacement (02:23–05:30).
• Emphasis on honesty: “If it’s something I got wrong or made a mistake, I want to definitely come to y’all and let y’all know, because, you know, we don’t do nothing but bring the truth and we make sure that our facts are together.” (07:12)

2. Correction on the LA Reid Case: Criminal vs. Civil

• Previously, Flo inaccurately reported, based on Google AI during a live stream, that LA Reid’s case was criminal when it was civil.
• He explains the confusion and apologizes, reinforcing his commitment to factual reporting (06:30–08:20).

3. LA Reid/Drew Dixon Settlement Breakdown

• Drew Dixon accused LA Reid of sexual assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of the NY Gender-Motivated Violence Act.
• Flo highlights media suppression due to LA Reid’s influence: “LA Reid has a lot of ties...that’s why a lot of this coverage...has been hard to find.” (09:40)
• Settlement happened at the “very last second,” just before trial, and Flo frames this as revealing guilt and inviting more allegations:
  • “That settlement just poured gasoline on a fire. Mark my words, there are going to be more women, maybe men...that’s going to come out and say LA Reid did this to me too.” (16:20)
• Drew Dixon’s family background (mother was a barrier-breaking mayor, kids at Harvard), Flo says, is “why LA Reid...had to settle because...this woman ain’t made this up. This is an upstanding family and I stand 10 toes down on that.” (18:50)
• Settlement details remain confidential, but Flo predicts the dollar figure will surface (22:05).

4. The Diddy Connection and Media Control

• Flo draws connections between LA Reid and Diddy, arguing that the former’s settlement will open floodgates for further MeToo revelations in the music industry.
• Observes how online media and independent voices now limit the ability of industry power players to control narratives (19:30–21:15).

5. Who Delivered Diddy’s Pardon Letter to Trump? The Mike Tyson Reveal (42:00–48:30)

• Flo builds suspense on this reveal: “Do y’all know who delivered Trump the letter from Diddy...I don’t think y’all gonna ever guess.”
• Notable Quote:
  • “Mike Tyson is the one who delivered the letter. Mike said he handed the letter to Trump and did exactly what Diddy’s team asked of him.” (47:15)
• Trump confirmed receipt but was never considering a pardon for Diddy, who was serving time for prostitution-related charges.

6. Ongoing Industry Scandals: Ray J, Bilal, and ‘Diddymonia’

• Flo discusses mysterious illnesses—Ray J and Bilal (Will Smith’s former assistant) both reportedly have pneumonia soon after making or being linked to public allegations about industry misconduct. (51:25–57:30)
• Suggests possible foul play: “It would be a hell of a coincidence, a hell of a coincidence, if right after Bilal comes out with all this information...he gets a mysterious pneumonia. Something about that stinks to me.” (54:20)
• Technical difficulties occur while discussing this topic, which Flo finds suspicious:
  • "We start talking about this mysterious diddymonia and the whole stream just shut down. ... There is something huge brewing, y’all. This never happened.” (57:10)

7. Other Noteworthy Updates

• Chris Brown’s $500M defamation lawsuit against Warner Brothers Discovery and Ample Entertainment (regarding a documentary) was dismissed under California’s anti-SLAPP law. Flo notes the judge said the documentary “presented both sides fairly.” (58:45)
• Domestic and global politics sidebar: Flo connects the Venezuelan oil situation to US foreign policy, highlighting media corroboration (49:20).

8. Predictions and Closing Thoughts

• Flo repeatedly highlights that 2026 is exposing truth and corruption:
  • “2026. The year of truth. Buckle up.” (60:41)
• Anticipates more lawsuits, more industry secrets coming out, and more wild stories as the year unfolds.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Flo on transparency:
  “I want to definitely come to y’all and let y’all know, because, you know, we don’t do nothing but bring the truth and we make sure that our facts are together.” (07:15)

• On settlements:
  “You a week to two weeks longer clearing your name. Who do you think you are kidding by saying he settles this without any admission of liability? Bullshit.” (25:00)

• On Drew Dixon:
  “Mother, first black mayor, speaks like a Rhodes scholar. La Reid sexually assaulted the wrong one here. They ain’t lying.” (19:20)

• On Mike Tyson’s involvement:
  “Mike Tyson is the one who delivered the letter. Mike said he handed the letter to Trump and did exactly what Diddy’s team asked of him.” (47:15)

• On suspicious illness after allegations:
  “It would be a hell of a coincidence, a hell of a coincidence, if right after Bilal comes out with all this information...he gets a mysterious pneumonia. Something about that stinks to me.” (54:20)

• On 2026:
  “2026 is about to be a hell of a year. I have an explosive interview coming up and it seems like it’s perfect timing because this is heating up.” (59:50)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Opening, shoutouts, corrections: 00:00–08:30
• LA Reid/Drew Dixon case deep dive: 08:30–30:00
• The Diddy connection and industry media suppression: 19:30–22:05
• Mike Tyson delivers Diddy’s pardon letter to Trump: 42:00–48:30
• Discussion of ‘Diddymonia’ (Ray J/Bilal illnesses): 51:25–57:30
• Chris Brown lawsuit update: 58:45–59:50
• 2026 predictions, closing: 59:50–end

Conclusion

Flo’s episode is a whirlwind tour through breaking industry scandals, legal bombshells, and wild stories from the intersection of music and politics. The host’s style—direct, candid, often humorous—keeps the conversation lively and pulls the audience into larger questions about power, truth, and changing media landscapes. This is essential listening for anyone tracking the downfall of music industry titans, the MeToo movement’s ongoing impact, and outlandish celebrity intrigue. As Flo says:
“2026. The year of truth. Buckle up.” (60:41)