For years, Sean “Diddy” Combs had been known to be one of the most successful, multifaceted artists in the industry. From producing multi-platinum records for various artists to founding Bad Boy Enterprises to throwing the most extravagant parties, the fallen music mogul arrested on multiple sex trafficking charges last month has been a topic of conversation for quite some time.

Despite nostalgic hits such as “I’ll Be Missing You” and “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” and producing songs for stars like Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez, some fans are now questioning whether the allegations warrant a boycott of his music.

“So are we boycotting Diddy’s music for sure? If I stop listening to the songs he made/produced/collaborated on I’m going to lose 80% of the music from my era and I’m all about the throwbacks! Panicking!!” one X user wrote.

With Diddy’s career and legacy in question, the popularity of his music is bound to take a hit.

Diddy has nostalgic hits such as “I’ll Be Missing You,” “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” and others.  (Prince Williams/WireImage/Getty Images)

 

“It depends on two things — one, whether he is ultimately convicted; if so, on which charges; two, where we are in the ‘cancellation sine wave,’” Doug Elridge, founder of Achilles PR, told Fox News Digital, when asked if Diddy’s music will be canceled.

“In terms of the former, the outcome of Diddy’s trial will matter to a lot of people. Michael Jackson was acquitted in his criminal trial; 20 years later, R. Kelly was found guilty. Musically, the King of Pop is still popular around the world, while radio stations across America have been pressured to pull R. Kelly’s records, even the iconic ones.

Diddy, who has signed artists such as Mary J. Blige and Usher, has also produced songs for Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez. (Getty Images)

“The second caveat will be the social temperature of our country … when the Diddy case actually goes to trial,” he added. “We saw dozens of big-name acts get shelved during the #MeToo movement, but the ‘believe all women’ mantra has seen considerable push-back over the last year or so.

“Another thing to consider is that Diddy did more producing, than performing, so to cancel him would also mean canceling popular acts like Biggie Smalls, Mase and others. It’s not as simple as pulling old reruns of ‘The Cosby Show,'” Eldridge added, referencing Bill Cosby’s series.

 

The fallen music mogul has signed artists such as Mary J. Blige, Usher and more.  (Getty Images)

Anthony DeCurtis, contributing editor of Rolling Stone, shares the same sentiment.

“His own music, I think, will suffer. But every person he signed or produced? I don’t know if most people are that aware of all of those aspects of his history,” he told USA Today, referencing Diddy’s former artists, such as Mary J. Blige, Usher and others. “The starkness of what we’ve seen has put him in real trouble, but as far as people feeling comfortable with his music, that’s tough.”

A New Jersey wedding DJ said that while the idea of playing Diddy songs might be “a slippery slope,” he’s willing to give the power to the audience.

“It’s best to leave it to the crowd,” Nick Spinelli told the outlet. “If they stop reacting, I’ll stop playing it.”

Despite the popularity, certain industry folks have pushed back, offering their personal thoughts on the rapper through song. From Diddy’s former protégé Aubrey O’Day to Eminem and other hip-hop and rap artists, the father of seven has been called out in various ways throughout his decades-long career.