You probably remember the Hollywood Hills estate from the music video for “Last Night,” right? That spot, which used to be all about luxury and glamor, is now in shambles. The mansion, once a playground for celebs like Diddy and Mary J. Blige, has been taken over by squatters, and graffiti is all over the place.
So, how did it get to this point? The mansion was actually owned by John Powers Middleton, the son of Phillies owner John S. Middleton. He bought the place back in 2012, but somewhere along the line, he decided to let it go. He stopped paying taxes, didn’t maintain the property, and the city even had to step in and build a fence around it(Realtor).
Now, here’s the kicker: even though Diddy doesn’t own the place, people still associate the mansion with him because of that iconic video. And of course, that association just seems to invite all kinds of mischief. Taggers have plastered the place with graffiti, including messages like “Diddy was here,” which has been captured in social media videos. It’s become an infamous hangout for anyone looking to get their fix of urban decay(Realtor).
Meanwhile, Diddy’s been dealing with his own set of challenges. On one hand, he’s still sitting comfortably with his multiple properties, like his $35 million Miami mansion. But he’s been facing other legal and personal issues. His Star Island property in Miami was raided as part of an ongoing investigation by Homeland Security, and there have been recent lawsuits and controversies surrounding him.
It’s crazy to see how this piece of Hollywood real estate history has fallen so far from grace.
