In a surprising turn of events, Manhattan-based law firm Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks (GSM&S) has decided to cut ties with long-time client, Sean "Diddy" Combs, following an ultimatum from superstar Lady Gaga. The firm, known for representing A-list musicians including The Weeknd, Usher, and Madonna, reportedly made the decision out of fear of losing other high-profile artists.

According to a recent report by Paula Froelich for NewsNation, Lady Gaga took a firm stance by giving GSM&S an ultimatum to drop Diddy or risk losing her as a client. The insider revealed, "Lady Gaga said she was leaving [the firm] if they didn't drop Diddy. And she's too big to lose." This ultimatum from the renowned singer, known for hits like "Poker Face" and "Bad Romance," seems to have tipped the scales in favor of Gaga, leading GSM&S to sever ties with the disgraced hip-hop mogul.

Diddy has recently faced a barrage of allegations including sexual assault and trafficking, tarnishing his reputation and causing his image to crumble. Allen Grubman, a legendary lawyer and founding partner of the firm, who even had a personal friendship with Diddy, ultimately decided to end their professional relationship due to the damaging nature of the allegations surrounding the hip-hop mogul.

The report also highlighted how Diddy recently removed all of his posts from his Instagram page, including a video where he attempted to apologize for his past actions towards his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. The video, which resurfaced due to CNN's expose, exposed a vicious attack on Ventura and played a role in her subsequent lawsuit, which was ultimately dropped just days after its filing in 2023.

Concerned about the potential fallout from keeping Diddy as a client, GSM&S made the difficult decision to part ways with him to ensure they didn't lose other notable artists on their roster. With high-profile clients like Madonna, Drake, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Lil Nas X, and U2, the law firm couldn't afford to risk alienating Lady Gaga and triggering a domino effect that could lead to further departures.

It's worth noting that earlier this month, New York Mayor Eric Adams called on Diddy to return the key to the City after the release of the video showing his assault on Cassie. The incident further solidified the negative attention Diddy was receiving and likely contributed to GSM&S's reluctance to continue representing him.

While Diddy's fall from grace continues, Lady Gaga's influence and standing in the music industry seem to have played a pivotal role in the decisive move made by GSM&S. With the law firm severing ties with the embattled hip-hop mogul, the question now remains: how will Diddy navigate the legal battles ahead without the support of his long-time legal allies?