Mark Chesnutt has experienced one of the most notable events in the entertainment industry this year.
The country music legend had to undergo life-saving surgery a few months ago, but is already back on the road and performing for fans, and he’s also been keeping his eye on the news as he spoke out about the arrest of rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
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Admittedly, Chestnut might not seem like the kind of person to have an opinion on the matter, but it’s 2024 and social media makes just about anything possible.
Of course, Combs was taken into custody on federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, transportation for prostitution, and more. Things aren’t looking good for “Diddy.”
How does Chestnut feel about it? Just one word.
“I have no sympathy for Diddy,” the legendary singer posted on his Instagram account.
“This was not on my 2024 bingo card,” one fan responded.
surely.
Many of Chestnut’s fans agreed, and given the charges, it’s no surprise — only time will tell how the trial plays out.
Either way, Chestnutt recently announced to fans that he’s “back.”
The 61-year-old took to the stage earlier this month after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery in June.
His health scare came just months after he was forced to cancel two shows in November, when he posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account that he was “admitted to a local hospital undergoing a medical check-up.”
Chesnutt rose to stardom in the early ’90s, releasing numerous albums and hit songs, including 20 that reached the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Eight of those 20 songs, “Brother Jukebox,” “It Sure Is Monday,” “I’ll Think of Something,” “I Just Wanted You to Know,” “Gonna Get a Life,” “Almost Goodbye,” “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” and “It’s a Little Too Late,” all reached No. 1 on the charts.