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By Chris Harris | Sep. 29, 2024, 6:01 a.m. ET
Twenty-five years ago, as a fresh-faced 22-year-old reporter for the East Hampton Star, I stumbled upon the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to infiltrate one of Sean "Diddy" Combs' legendary parties.
It was July 3, 1999. After overhearing chatter about "Puffy's barbecue" at Mecox Beach, I raced to Diddy's East Hampton mansion. My plan? Simply jot down celebrity names from outside. Fate had other ideas.
A blonde stranger approached me with a proposition: "You're Ted Ammon, and I'm your plus-one." Just like that, we were in.
The scene was surreal. Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest manned the DJ booth. The air was thick with marijuana smoke. Naked women splashed in the pool while models served champagne. Jugglers and magicians roamed the grounds.
Diddy, draped in white and gold, mingled with A-listers:
- Busta Rhymes
- Russell Simmons
- Ivanka Trump
- Bill Bellamy
- Tyson Beckford
- Carmen Electra
- Elisa Bridges
As the night progressed, I grew bolder:
- Flirted with Carmen Electra
- Got a contact high with Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes
- Had my cheeks pinched by Betsey Johnson
- Shook hands with Diddy himself
Contrary to recent allegations, I saw no lubricant, sex toys, or "pink cocaine." Just an extravagant celebration of excess and celebrity.
Looking back, it was a night of youthful audacity and star-struck wonder – a glimpse into a world usually hidden behind velvet ropes and guest lists.
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