Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband, Ojani Noa, recently opened up about their brief marriage, pointing fingers at Sean “Diddy” Combs as a key factor in their 1997-1998 divorce. During an interview on Despierta America, Noa shared details about the unraveling of their relationship, which he claims was influenced by Lopez’s professional ties with the rapper and music producer.
Diddy’s Role in the Breakdown of the Marriage
Noa stated that Combs’ involvement in Lopez’s debut album On the 6 contributed to the growing distance between him and Lopez. As one of the producers on the album, Combs was often by Lopez’s side during the recording process, creating tension between the couple. Noa explained that while he was busy opening a restaurant in Los Angeles, Lopez was frequently traveling between Miami and New York for work.
“That’s where the deception, the lies, the separation started,” Noa said, hinting that Combs’ increasing presence in Lopez’s professional life led to personal conflicts within their marriage. The physical distance, combined with Lopez’s rising career and the involvement of Combs, began to fracture their relationship.
Allegations of Career Sabotage
Beyond the personal heartbreak, Noa revealed that the divorce negatively impacted his career. He alleged that Lopez actively sabotaged his professional prospects, accusing her of making calls to various companies and television networks to prevent him from getting work. “What did I do to you?” Noa asked during the interview, claiming that Lopez fabricated lies about him to damage his reputation in the industry. These accusations reflect lingering bitterness over how their relationship ended, as Noa implied that his ex-wife wielded her influence to sideline him professionally.
Combs’ Legal Troubles Resurface Old Scandals
Noa’s allegations come at a time when Sean “Diddy” Combs is embroiled in significant legal battles. Combs, who dated Lopez from 1999 to 2001, is currently facing multiple lawsuits related to sexual assault and abuse. Most notably, his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit in 2023 accusing him of rape and abuse during their decade-long relationship. Although the case was settled swiftly, new evidence emerged in 2024, with a video showing Combs assaulting Cassie in 2016, adding fuel to the legal fire.
The resurfacing of these allegations has led many fans to revisit Combs’ past relationship with Lopez, especially given the intensity of the media attention during their time together. Despite Lopez’s silence on the matter, fans have brought up an old interview from The Wendy Williams Show, where Lopez’s mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez, expressed her strong disapproval of her daughter’s relationship with Combs. Rodriguez’s opposition adds a layer of intrigue to the already complicated dynamics of Lopez’s past relationships.
Lopez’s Silence Amid Divorce from Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez has yet to address Noa’s latest claims, but her personal life remains in the spotlight as she navigates her current divorce from actor Ben Affleck. The unfolding of her latest marital woes, combined with Noa’s accusations and Combs’ legal troubles, paints a complex picture of Lopez’s relationships, both past and present. Fans are left speculating about how these various pieces of her life connect and whether she will ever publicly respond to Noa’s demands for her to “tell the truth” about their marriage’s end.