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Oprah Winfrey addresses the audience during the “Evening Fireside Chat” at the Good Soil Forum as T.D. Jakes looks on at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Chitose Suzuki / The Dallas Morning News)

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Oprah Winfrey and Bishop T.D. Jakes publicly denied rumors linking them to controversial parties hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs, during a live discussion at the Good Soil Forum in Dallas.

Both leaders emphasized the dangers of AI-generated misinformation and urged the public to seek truth and integrity amid Combs’ ongoing federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial.
The forum, focused on empowering minority entrepreneurs, also featured other high-profile speakers including John Hope Bryant, Wallstreet Trapper, David Banner, and Pinky Cole Hayes.

DALLAS, TX (EEW Magazine Online) — Media icon Oprah Winfrey and Bishop T.D. Jakes, two of the most prominent voices in American faith and culture, have categorically denied online rumors suggesting their involvement in parties hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The statements came during a live conversation onstage at the Good Soil Forum, a three-day business conference held June 12–14 in Dallas, Texas, reports The Dallas Morning News.

The speculation surfaced amid Combs’ ongoing federal racketeering and sex-trafficking trial, which has drawn national attention. Unsubstantiated claims and AI-generated images circulated on social media, falsely linking both Winfrey and Jakes to the so-called “freak-off” parties at the center of the allegations against Combs.

Addressing an audience of more than 2,000 business leaders and entrepreneurs in an hour-long chat at the Winspear Opera House, the two dismissed the rumors as baseless.

“I have never been near a Puff party,” the billionaire businesswoman and former talk show host told the crowd, referencing Combs’ former nickname. “Anybody who knows me knows if there is a party, I’m the first one out,” reports Fox5.

Winfrey added, “The nature of my personality is that I am not a party person. That is not who I am. I like to sit at home with my thoughts by the fire, with the dogs.”

Her remarks were met with applause and underscored her desire to set the record straight.

Bishop Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas, also directly addressed the speculation. “I stopped by Puffy’s house for 30 minutes to say happy birthday to him during the day at two o’clock with staff people,” Jakes said, clarifying that his only visit was brief, public, and occurred during a daytime birthday event.

*Credit: (Chitose Suzuki / The Dallas Morning News)*

Jakes also rejected rumors of any romantic connection to Combs, adding, “I am almost 70 years old. What do I look like? I am a grandfather.” He cautioned attendees about the dangers of misinformation, emphasizing how quickly false narratives can overshadow more important issues.

The Good Soil Forum, held in the Dallas Arts District, is an annual event led by Jakes focused on equipping minority entrepreneurs with resources and mentorship, according to its official website.

During the event—which cost $1,200 for VIP access—Winfrey and Jakes spoke at length about aligning business with faith and integrity.

Jakes questioned Winfrey about her experiences as a business leader, asking how she manages personal relationships as her success grows and how she discerns the right moment to step away from a position. “Every decision that has led to any sort of success has come from sitting with the spirit and asking God, ‘What would you have me do first?’” she said.

Winfrey also addressed the growing threat of AI-generated misinformation, describing her unsuccessful attempts to have fabricated images removed from social platforms. The discussion highlighted the unique challenges faced by public figures in the digital age and the responsibility of faith communities to seek out and uphold the truth.

Both Winfrey and Jakes framed their denials not just as a defense of personal reputation, but as a broader call for discernment and integrity. Their remarks come as the Combs trial continues in federal court, where the music mogul faces charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking—allegations he has denied.

The Good Soil Forum also featured a dynamic lineup of speakers, including Operation HOPE founder John Hope Bryant, financial educator Wallstreet Trapper, entrepreneur and artist David Banner, and Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole Hayes.

EEW Magazine Online will provide further updates as this story develops.

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