Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life.

The mixed result came on the third day of deliberations. It could still send Combs, 55, to prison for as long as a decade, and is likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.

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    So what’s his exit strategy? It’s not like he can go back and act like nothing happened. Epstein island?

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      Why can’t he? Chris Brown did it. He’s famous and popular. People don’t give a shit about the crimes you commit if you’re famous and popular.

      Shit, he’s probably up for a Trump cabinet position.