Sean 'Diddy' Combs has rejected a plea deal in his upcoming trial on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. At a Thursday hearing, Judge Arun Subramanian asked Combs whether he rejected the plea deal from federal prosecutors that could have shortened his possible prison sentence if convicted.

The music mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. His trial begins next week.

In a high-profile legal battle, Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, Love, Puff, and Puff Daddy, has rejected a plea deal related to serious sex trafficking