EXCLUSIVE: DIDDY DETERMINED TO TAKE THE STAND — LAWYERS BEG HIM TO THINK TWICE

“He Believes He’s the Best Person to Defend Diddy,” Says Insider — But Is It a Legal Disaster in the Making?

Sean “Diddy” Combs has always believed in one thing above all else — himself. And now, that belief might send shockwaves through his bombshell sex trafficking trial.

Sources tell #ShuterScoop the embattled music mogul plans to take the stand in his own defense — against the urgent advice of his legal team.

“He’s convinced no one can tell his story better than he can,” says one insider close to Combs. “He thinks the jury will see the real him — not the monster the prosecution is painting.”

But behind the scenes, his lawyers are begging him to stay silent.

“They’re terrified he’ll lose his temper or say something that blows up the entire defense,” one source familiar with the case explains. “He’s emotional. He’s proud. And he’s used to being in control. That’s dangerous in a courtroom.”

Diddy, known for his bravado and media mastery, believes his “charm and truth” will win over jurors — despite chilling testimony lined up from former girlfriend Cassie Ventura and other alleged victims.

“He’s not used to being the one who has to answer tough questions,” says a former associate. “This isn’t a red carpet interview. It’s war.”

Behind closed doors, insiders say tension is running high between Diddy and his legal team, especially lead attorney Teny Geragos, who has been carefully orchestrating a defense focused on discrediting the government's case — not inviting more drama.

“He keeps saying, ‘I got this,’” the insider adds. “But this isn’t a PR crisis. It’s federal court.”

Now the only question is — will Diddy’s ego seal his fate?

Stay tuned... #ShuterScoop