President Donald Trump revealed this week that music mogul Diddy personally reached out to request a presidential pardon, however made it clear that no such favor has been granted.

Talking from the Oval Workplace on Monday, Trump addressed the rising record of public figures who’ve sought clemency from him. “Lots of people have requested me for pardons,” he stated. “I name him Puff Daddy. He requested me for one too.”

This marks the primary time Trump has publicly confirmed any direct communication with Diddy because the Unhealthy Boy Leisure founder started serving his four-year jail sentence after being convicted on two counts associated to the transportation of people for prostitution.

Whereas Trump didn’t elaborate on when the request was made or whether or not he’s contemplating it, the revelation provides a brand new layer to Diddy’s ongoing authorized saga, one which has already drawn nationwide consideration and deepened debate throughout each political and leisure circles.