D. Woods and Aundrea from Danity Kane Share Their Experience with Diddy and Bad Boy Records: Speaking Out After Years of Silence

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NEED TO KNOW

• Danity Kane’s D. Woods and Aundrea Fimbres open up about their early career working with Sean “Diddy” Combs and Bad Boy Records.
• The artists were part of a girl group formed by Combs on MTV’s Making the Band 3.
• Woods tells PEOPLE exclusively that she was “suffering in silence” at the time.

Aundrea Fimbres and D. Woods of Danity Kane are seizing their 20-year reunion tour as a pivotal moment to address past struggles they kept hidden during their time with Sean “Diddy” Combs under Bad Boy Records.

Woods, 42, reflects on her early career, stating she spent years “holding onto individually, and suffering in silence.” She points to experiences that significantly impacted her during her formative years in the music industry.

As they wrapped up their Untold Chapter Tour, Woods and Fimbres shared insights into why this reunion felt timely, alongside fellow group member Aubrey O’Day.

(L-R) Aundrea Fimbres, D. Woods and Aubrey O’Day in New York City in December 2025.

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Woods commented, “There were lots of things going on in the media,” explaining that public revelations about their past created space for open discussion. “With those things having been exposed and moved out of the way, the elephant in the room was removed.” This allowed them to focus on their music and reclaim their narrative, inspiring the tour’s title, *The Untold Chapter*.

Woods noted that much of the negative attention surrounding Combs, now 56, was not surprising, as it resonated with their experiences. “Unfortunately, it was very consistent with what we experienced. Even if we didn’t experience those things firsthand, the atmosphere was like, ‘Yeah, he acts like that. He does that.’”

D. Woods in New York City in March 2024.

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In May 2024, a video surfaced showing Combs allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend, Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura, during a 2016 incident. The release of this footage aligned with Ventura’s previous allegations, which were part of a now-settled lawsuit filed in November 2023.

Woods remarked on the importance of unity during their time as a group. “At least we had the five of us. Even though we weren’t the best of friends and on the same page, we were a unit,” she said. Reflecting on their personal challenges, she acknowledged their collective struggle while trying to check in on a fellow performer amid their own storms.

Fimbres, also 42, expressed her own considerations about joining the tour. “I definitely had some hesitations,” she admitted, citing her long absence from the stage and the need to prepare for the demands of touring. “I’m married. I’m a stepparent,” she explained, indicating her family’s support was instrumental in her decision to return to the spotlight.

Aundrea Fimbres in San Francisco in December 2025.

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Reflecting on their early years, Fimbres noted the lack of control they faced as a group. “With age obviously comes wisdom,” she shared, emphasizing that many practices from their early career would not be acceptable today. “We weren’t being managed correctly. Whatever they threw at us, we went with the flow,” she added.

Danity Kane originally formed on MTV’s *Making the Band 3* and included members Woods, Fimbres, O’Day, Dawn Richard, and Shannon Bex. The group faced turmoil in 2008 when Combs removed Woods and O’Day amid ongoing tensions.

In September 2024, Richard filed a lawsuit against Combs, alleging sexual and verbal abuse over nearly a decade, alongside claims of $3.5 million in unpaid wages and royalties. Combs’ attorney responded, asserting that Richard’s claims were false and strategically timed.

In July, Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison on two prostitution-related charges and is expected to serve about three years. He also faces five years of supervised release and a $500,000 fine, the maximum allowed.

During his sentencing, Combs expressed his remorse to family and friends, describing his past behavior as “disgusting, shameful and sick,” emphasizing his desire to be a better role model for his children.