New York elites are crying foul over LeBron James’ association with the Met.
The basketball superstar has been named honorary chairman of the Met Gala, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Wednesday — and some say his long association with Diddy should disqualify him from headlining the prestigious event.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is in federal custody after being charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The four-time NBA champion, along with Chris Brown and Kevin Hart, are among the famous faces who could be named as guests at disgraced hip hop mogul Derrick Parker’s “Freak Off” parties – known as “Hip Hop Cop.” for his 20 years of experience advising on rap-related crimes — said NewsNation’s Paula Froelich.
After it was revealed that Combs allegedly lured women into engaging in sex acts with male sex workers at his parties, a video of James, 39, saying “there’s no party like a Diddy Party” has resurfaced.
In the four-year-old clip, taken from an Instagram live chat, Combs replied, “Yeah, what’s up!”
James, a father of three and married to his high school sweetheart for 38 years, has yet to address the controversy.
The legendary spring gala – titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” in May – also welcomes co-chairs Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams.
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, a longtime Met trustee who is instrumental in planning the gala, will also be one of its co-chairs.
The Post has reached out to representatives for James and Wintour for comment.