Instagram/Diddy TV Diddy's lawyers argue his conviction should be overturned, claiming key recordings are protected First Amendment speech, not criminal evidence. April 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - Diddy's legal team made a bold argument in federal court on Wednesday, asserting that his conviction should be overturned because the recordings at the center of his case are protected under the First Amendment. The hip-hop mogul's lawyers appeared before a panel of three appellate judges in New York, seeking either a full reversal of his conviction or a substantial reduction in his sentence.