P. Diddy arrested for allegedly assaulting football coach

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Sounds like P. Diddy may need to call up his lawyers. 

The hip-hop mogul was taken into custody Monday after allegedly getting into a physical altercation with UCLA assistant football coach, TMZ.com reported. Diddy's son, Justin Combs, is a defensive back for the Bruins. 

According to the report, Diddy confronted the coach in his office after watching him "scream intensely" at his son during practice. He is being charged of assault with a deadly weapon, which was a kettlebell.

He is currently being held at the campus jail and will be transported to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Inmate Reception Center later this evening, according to the university

UPDATE: UCLA head coach Jim Mora released a statement Monday evening regarding the incident: 

“I’m thankful that our staff showed the level of professionalism that they did in handling this situation. This is an unfortunate incident for all parties involved.  While UCPD continues to review this matter, we will let the legal process run its course and refrain from further comment at this time.”  

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