Oprah Winfrey is pushing back against online misinformation after doctored images and unfounded rumors began circulating, suggesting she had attended Sean “Diddy” Combs’ controversial parties. The media icon addressed the issue head-on while speaking at the Good Soil Forum in Dallas, aiming to set the record straight once and for all.

“I’ve never been anywhere near a Puff party,” Winfrey said firmly, referencing Diddy’s nickname. “Anyone who knows me knows that if there’s a party, I’m the one sneaking out early.” 

She emphasized her love for calm, cozy nights at home with her dogs by the fireplace, reiterating, “That is just not who I am.”

Oprah Winfrey and T.D. Jakes Slam AI Hoaxes

Winfrey also disclosed that she’s actively working with YouTube to take down fake, explicit AI-manipulated images that falsely depict her at events she never attended. She described the ordeal as “deeply invasive and disturbing,” warning about the increasing threat of artificial intelligence being used to spread false narratives.

Joining Winfrey onstage was Bishop T.D. Jakes, who addressed similar online rumors implicating him in the scandal surrounding Combs. Jakes clarified that his only connection was a brief daytime visit to Diddy’s home for a birthday celebration years ago. “I was there for 30 minutes, in daylight,” he said, shaking his head. “I’m a grandfather, nearly 70. What do people think I’m doing at a party like that?”

Both public figures expressed frustration over how quickly digital platforms amplify scandalous misinformation. They criticized the cultural shift toward gossip-driven content, warning that it often distracts from serious societal issues and meaningful dialogue.

Their comments come as Diddy faces mounting legal challenges, including federal sex trafficking allegations. As the investigation unfolds, AI-generated content and rumor-mongering continue to blur lines between fact and fiction in the public eye.