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****Amidst swirling speculation surrounding the presence of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs in Antigua and Barbuda, officials have confirmed that relatives of the embattled artist were indeed aboard his private jet when it landed in the country last week.Ambassador Lionel Hurst, Chief of Staff at the Prime Minister’s Office, addressed the matter during a post-cabinet media briefing, shedding light on the situation following heightened interest triggered by federal investigations in the United States.Speculation mounted after two properties linked to Diddy were searched in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. Flight tracking data indicated that Diddy’s private jet landed in Antigua on the same day, further fueling speculation about his whereabouts.However, officials clarified that Diddy himself was not on the jet when it touched down in Antigua. Ambassador Hurst refrained from disclosing the identities of the family members visiting to respect their privacy and maintain the nation’s reputation.”I’m not so sure that when these people landed in Antigua, they wanted to become a public spectacle. I think privacy is one of the things they seek to have, and it’s not in the best interest of Antigua and Barbuda to speak about folks who choose to come here for privacy,” commented Hurst.Emphasizing the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, Hurst reiterated that Diddy and his family are welcome to visit Antigua and Barbuda at any time. He affirmed the nation’s readiness to assist the United States with any information required for the ongoing investigation.Diddy’s black Gulfstream G550 jet reportedly returned to the United States late last week, although it remains unclear whether members of his family were onboard. As the legal proceedings unfold, Antigua and Barbuda maintains its stance of cooperation while upholding principles of privacy and due process.