The conversation around Sean “Diddy” Combs, his indictment, and all the things he has been officially and unofficially accused of seems to constantly be growing by the day. Considering how widespread the coverage surrounding his controversy has been, it is not surprising that more and more names are being added to a seemingly ever-growing list.

Diddy continues to remain behind bars | Credit: Been Around the World MV / YouTube

While in this, many celebrities have been publicly linked to the rapper in some way or another, some names simply do not make sense. Most recently, some have tried to bring Keanu Reeves into the situation, and the intentions behind this are disgusting in the highest regard.

Keanu Reeves and His Spotless Reputation

Keanu Reeves can be called the saint of Hollywood in the most literal way possible. Over the years, he has gained a reputation for being one of the most genuine and kind celebrities in the industry, with no one having anything negative to say about him.

Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 | Credit: Lionsgate

While some might argue that such a clean image makes him even more suspicious, there is enough transparency in his behavior to know that it does not have a malicious origin. With this in mind, one cannot even imagine linking his name with controversial celebrities like Sean “Diddy” Combs.

However, recently, some videos showcased a very poor pattern when it comes to media in the modern day. Recently, videos across YouTube have been using a cheap trick in order to profit off the pain of others and defame those who are not linked to the Diddy situation.

Keanu Reeves Has Become a Victim of Clickbait

Keanu Reeves has unfortunately become a victim of the cheap tactic, as several videos are being posted where he is being linked to the situation. Using clickbait titles and spreading false information, channels try to portray a fabricated reality in the first five minutes of the video, only to switch up and start reporting something completely different.

Reeves in The Matrix | Credit: Warner Bros.

It is a well-known fact that, much like Tom Cruise, Eminem, and Robert Downey Jr., Reeves has never been linked to any of Combs’ parties. Known for being a private person, his fans are rare to even consider the possibility of him being linked to the controversy. So much so, that they were very vocal about the same in the comments of these videos.

“Anybody else thumbs down this trash? Click bait strong in this one” said tubebejrl on YouTube.

“I watched almost half an hour to see what does Keanu Reeves have to do with it & I found nothing.” pointed out Zinab-u8b.

“These content providers need to stop putting “false titles ” just so u can watch” mentioned cordeliawillard8189.

“I know it says Keanu reeves and i hear nothing from Keanu reeves” added VirginiaHogan-lq1hj.

“This must be voiced by AI… Can’t pronounce Keanu’s name correctly.” said VincentLauria6.

Diddy performing at the eTalk Festival Party | Credits: Richard Burdett via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

Some pointed out that videos on their clickbait strategy, using the name of a famous celebrity to spread false information. One fan even pointed out that the video was clearly AI as it kept mispronouncing Reeves’ name. It is safe to say that such a strategy is tragic in the highest regard.