Armon Wiggins—the social media personality who went viral for pouring baby oil all over himself outside Diddy’s trial—says he’s feeling the heat over his controversial stunt … and he’s ready to put the bottle down for good.
The influencer became an overnight meme when cameras caught him soaking himself in baby oil moments after Sean “Diddy” Combs was cleared of the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges in his high-profile trial. While Armon initially thought it was a harmless gag, he now admits the backlash has been overwhelming.
“It Was Just a Joke Gone Wrong”
Speaking exclusively to TMZ Hip Hop, Armon explained the stunt was part of a running joke he’d been making during the trial.
“I kept yelling for ‘more oil’ because it was a line we heard Diddy say to his escorts during freak-offs with Cassie and Jane Doe,” Armon said.
When the not guilty verdict came down, Armon decided to take the joke live—but it didn’t land the way he thought it would.
Backlash From All Sides
The baby oil moment instantly went viral, but not in the way Armon expected. Critics on both sides of the case called the prank insensitive, with some accusing him of trivializing serious allegations and retraumatizing victims.
“I never wanted to trigger any actual victims or make a mockery of what was going on in court,” Armon insisted.
Luenell Called Him Out
Comedian Luenell, who was one of the first celebrities to publicly criticize Diddy following his arrest, personally called Armon after the stunt to give him an earful.
“She wasn’t happy with me at all,” Armon admitted. “She told me I needed to think about how these jokes affect people who are hurting.”
Baby Oil Schtick Is “Dried Up”
Armon, known for his outrageous humor, says he doesn’t plan to tone down his personality but admits the baby oil gag won’t be making a comeback.
“Consider that one all dried up,” he quipped.
Fans React to Armon’s Apology
Social media has been split over Armon’s viral moment and his regrets:
- “That was so out of pocket. Glad he owned up to it.”
- “Y’all are too sensitive. It was just a joke.”
- “The case was way too serious for that kind of nonsense.”
Diddy’s Legal Battle Continues
While Diddy was acquitted of the most serious charges, his legal troubles are far from over. The music mogul is still facing lawsuits and public scrutiny over a series of shocking allegations that have rocked the entertainment industry.
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