The 'Nice Try Diddy' meme surged in popularity during 2024 following high-profile legal controversies and federal raids involving music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The phrase is used as a humorous, skeptical reaction to invitations or situations that seem suspiciously like a trap or one of the mogul's infamous 'freak off' parties. It quickly evolved into a universal internet shorthand on TikTok and X for dodging questionable scenarios or calling out perceived manipulation. Users often pair the text with images of Diddy or screenshots of suspicious messages to highlight a refusal to be lured into scandalous circumstances, turning a heavy news topic into a versatile cultural trope.