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Resurfaced footage shows Wayne Rooney bidding $150,000 (Ksh 19million) at a charity auction for a wild night out with Diddy.
Legendary former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has found himself at the center of attention once again after footage resurfaced showing him bidding $150,000 (Ksh 19million) for a wild night out with American rapper and music mogul Sean Diddy Combs.
The footage, originally from May 2006, reveals Rooney participating in a high-profile charity auction hosted by football icon David Beckham, where the football star won the extravagant offer during a star-studded event at Beckham's Hertfordshire mansion.
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During the auction, Diddy took the stage uninvited, eager to spice things up by offering up a unique set of experiences for bidders.
"I don’t mean to interrupt you, but I’m in a giving mood," Diddy declared, grabbing the microphone as per Daily Mail.
"Being that I don’t spend a lot of time here, and I don’t really know the crowd, if you win, you get your choice of one or the other."
The rapper’s offers included a weekend at his luxurious Hamptons home, a studio session where Diddy would personally produce a track for the winner, or, most tantalizingly, a wild night out in New York with the rapper himself.
Diddy hyped up the night, promising Rooney a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
"It’ll be a non-stop party with lots of sexy ladies," he said, making headlines at the time for his bold and carefree demeanor.
In an even more jaw-dropping statement, Diddy added, "I promise you, your a** will wake up Wednesday, laying beside me," stoking laughter and shock among the audience.
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Rooney, who was in his mid-20s at the time, eagerly took part in the auction and successfully placed the winning bid of $150,000 for what was expected to be an unforgettable experience with Diddy.
The footage, which was recently unearthed, comes at a delicate time for Diddy, who is currently facing a new wave of sexual misconduct allegations.
The resurfacing of this clip has caused a stir on social media, with fans drawing connections between Diddy's flamboyant, party-loving persona from the mid-2000s and the troubling accusations that have surfaced in recent years.
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At the time of the charity auction, Diddy’s bold and brash personality was seen as part of his appeal. He assured those in attendance that his time with Rooney would leave a lasting impression.
"After he comes to New York, we’ll probably be cousins," Diddy joked, hinting at the bond he expected to form with the football star over their high-octane weekend together.
While the auction may have seemed harmless and fun at the time, the footage has taken on a new tone in light of recent accusations against the music mogul.
What was once seen as a playful, extravagant bid for a night of partying now draws deeper scrutiny as Diddy's past behavior comes under the microscope.
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