
YouTuber Apologizes For Viral Baby Oil Stunt Outside Courthouse During Diddy Trial
While the verdict from Diddy’s trial left some scratching their heads, others were dousing themselves with baby oil outside the courthouse. One of those people was popular YouTuber Armon Wiggins, who recently issued an apology after the moment went viral.
According to Armon Wiggins, he wasn’t “celebrating” the controversial mogul’s verdict, but sharing a moment with his fans. That said, he understands why it could’ve been misconstrued. “I’m learning, I’m listening, and I’m moving forward with even more care and clarity,” Wiggins begins in the post.
“Yesterday, a clip of me outside the courthouse went viral and was taken out of context. What started as a lighthearted moment, part of a long-running joke with my audience, was misinterpreted as support for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. That was never my intention.”
“I fully understand how the timing and optics may have felt hurtful,” Armon Wiggins said
Wiggins, originally from Los Angeles, had temporarily relocated to New York to cover the trial. His detailed coverage of the case garnered millions of views on YouTube, and he even made guest appearances on TMZ and Nancy Grace to discuss it further.
He continued: “For the past 60 days, I’ve worked hard to cover this case with honesty and objectivity. That moment was about sharing a bit of levity with the community that’s been on this journey with me, nothing more.”
Wiggins added, “Still, I fully understand how the timing and optics may have felt hurtful, especially to survivors of abuse. I sincerely apologize to anyone who was impacted or disappointed. This has been a reminder to move with greater care, and I remain committed to doing this work with integrity and heart.”
Earlier this week, Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges in his federal sex crimes trial, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, but convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The jury returned its mixed verdict after three days of deliberations, closing one of the most closely watched trials in recent memory.