Internationally acclaimed televangelist T.D. Jakes has addressed and condemned the speculation surrounding his sexual orientation and the unfounded claims of his attendance at Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged sex parties in the past.
The pastor based in Dallas vehemently refutes what he categorizes as defamatory and unsubstantiated rumors. John Hope Bryant and Bishop T.D. Jakes pictured at the 2022 Global Hope Forum in Atlanta.
According to The Christian Post, a representative for Jakes has explicitly rejected the rumors, labeling them as "false and baseless."
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“Recent claims circulating on pockets of social media about Bishop T.D. Jakes are unequivocally false and baseless,” said Jordan A. Hora, the executive director of public relations and communications for Jakes and The Potter’s House.
“What has always been true, in the words of the late Pastor Charles H. Spurgeon, ‘If you want the truth to go round the world you must hire an express train to pull it; but if you want a lie to go round the world it will fly; it is as light as a feather, and a breath will carry it.'”
The rumors surfaced after Tuff News host Germaine McKinley stated that he had received a message from a source within singer Cassie's circle. McKinley claimed that Cassie handed over a USB device, once belonging to the late Kim Porter, which allegedly contained footage of sex parties hosted by Diddy, with claims that Jakes was present at these events.
Hora said it was “disheartening to witness the proliferation of numerous deepfake photos and the distortion of words through false, sensationalized misrepresentations, encapsulating purported statements to falsely speculate and attack others, including Bishop Jakes.”
“There is much more important work to be done to create a better world,” she said. “The Bible teaches us the importance of compassion and care for others, especially those who may be marginalized or in need. Chairman Jakes undeterred by false, perverse, ignorant, and conspiratorial speculations will persevere in his continued dedication to create meaningful change for millions around the globe guided by the timeless principles of compassion, service, and ministry.”
