00:00Diddy's supporters throw baby oil on each other after he gets acquitted of the worst charges.
00:05Outside the courthouse, huge crowds gathered.
00:07Combs' supporters celebrated with baby oil and cheers.
00:15It was a scene unlike anything outside a federal courthouse, in recent memory.
00:20Just moments after Diddy was acquitted on some of the most serious charges
00:24he faced in his high-profile federal trial, a group of his most enthusiastic supporters
00:29gathered outside the Manhattan courthouse and celebrated in a truly unexpected way.
00:39What started as cheering and applause quickly turned into an impromptu celebration
00:44involving baby oil. Yes, baby oil.
00:47A video posted online captured a woman joyfully jumping up and down
00:51while someone poured a travel-sized bottle of the slick substance over her.
00:54Wearing a colorful top and white undergarments, she smiled, danced, and even threw off her blue wig,
01:06waving it in the air while others clapped and laughed. CNN analyst Laura Coates couldn't help
01:11but comment on the unusual moment during a live segment.
01:14I kid you not, she said. People are pouring baby oil on each other outside this courthouse.
01:20For long-time Diddy fans, the gesture was a reference to something he's become known for
01:25in his private circles. Over the years, baby oil has become a recurring symbol in Diddy's offstage life,
01:32one mentioned repeatedly throughout the trial by various witnesses. Whether it was found in his homes,
01:37mentioned in testimonies, or photographed in hotel rooms, the presence of the iconic bottle was no
01:43secret to those following the case. Photos submitted by prosecutors earlier in the proceedings
01:48even showed neatly arranged drawers full of bottles — both standard and travel-sized — at Diddy's
01:54residences and hotel rooms. Some were stored in bathroom sinks, others in humidity-controlled cases.
02:01The abundance of the product sparked curiosity, memes, and now, apparently, celebrations.
02:07The verdict marked a turning point in the months-long saga. After days of deliberation,
02:11the jury found Diddy not guilty on two major counts. The news brought an emotional response
02:16from inside the courtroom, where the artist dropped to his knees and appeared to pray after the decision
02:21was read aloud. His children, including Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, and twins Delilah and Jesse,
02:29were all present for the emotional moment and had been fixtures in the gallery throughout the trial.
02:34But while some inside the courtroom quietly embraced and exhaled in relief, the scene outside was anything
02:41but quiet. Supporters danced, shouted in celebration, and turned to social media to document the moment with
02:47hashtags, videos, and homemade signs. And then came the baby oil. The woman in the now-viral video wasn't alone in
02:56her celebration. Others joined in the slick festivities, either laughing along, helping
03:01pour the oil, or filming the scene on their phones. While some onlookers found it bizarre, others viewed
03:07it as a nod to Diddy's larger-than-life persona and the surreal nature of the trial that had captivated
03:13audiences for weeks. Although the verdict means Diddy was cleared of the more serious allegations,
03:18he was found guilty on two other counts. Each of those convictions carries a possible sentence
03:24of up to 10 years in prison. A date for his official sentencing has not yet been announced,
03:29and questions remain about whether he will be released on bail or remain in custody until then.
03:35His team, led by Marc Agnifilo, is pushing for his release. They've proposed a million-dollar bond and
03:41suggested he be allowed to return home to Florida, where he resides with his family. Prosecutors have
03:47pushed back on that idea, and Judge Arun Subramanian is currently reviewing submissions from both sides
03:54before making a decision. For now, the buzz outside the courtroom isn't just about the implications,
04:01it's about the cultural ripple effect the case has had. From celebrity testimonies to fan-fueled
04:06spectacles, Diddy's trial has sparked conversation far beyond the courtroom. Whether it's deep analysis
04:12from experts or unexpected street celebrations involving household products, this case has
04:17kept people talking and watching. As Diddy awaits word on his next steps, his supporters remain
04:24hopeful and energized. For them, the acquittals were a major win. And while their celebratory methods
04:31might be unconventional, they've made it clear that they're standing by their favorite artist,
04:36baby oil and all.
