Joseph “Big Joe” Sherman denies the allegations in Thalia Graves’ lawsuit and claims that her lawsuit is a “money grab”.
Joseph “Big Joe” Sherman
NEW YORK, NY, USA – OCTOBER 9, 2024: Former bodyguard and magazine publisher Joseph “Big Joe” Sherman appears on NBC NY to refute Thalia Graves’ allegations of sexual assault, revenge porn, and distribution of sensitive footage without consent. – (Screencap via YouTube)
Joseph “Big Joe” Sherman is former bodyguard and the current publisher of a magazine about hip hop culture called “Rhymes and Dimes”. His former clients include Mariah Carey, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
On September 24, 2024, Thalia Graves filed a lawsuit accusing Mr. Sherman and Diddy of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2001 and filming the attack. Mr. Sherman vehemently denies any culpability, saying that he was not in New York at the time of the alleged assault and dismissive Ms. Graves’ as a “money grab”.
Ms. Graves’ allegations were supported by another former bodyguard of Mr. Combs, Gene Deal. In an appearance on “The Art of Dialogue,” Deal confirmed that Graves had reached out to him and stated that he believes her case has merit. He noted that many people in Harlem were aware of the alleged recording of the assault, lending further credibility to her claims.
Thalia Graves alleges she was gang raped by Sean “Diddy” Combs and his bodyguard Joseph “Big Joe” Sherman.