Gene Deal criticized Kanye West’s courthouse appearance at Diddy’s trial as “stupid” and warned it could damage his legal defense.

Ye showed up at the Manhattan courthouse where Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial is unfolding, but was denied entry into the courtroom.

Former employees to Sean “ Diddy ” Combs spent time on the stand today at the Bad Boy Records founder’s sex-trafficking trial detailing his “King Night” sex sessions, but the real attraction in the lower Manhattan courthouse was infamous in a Runaway way.

West barely talked to press as he entered the Manhattan federal court on Friday morning, giving a quick “Yes” when asked if he was there to support Combs, who’s on trial for racketeering, sex trafficking,

Kanye West walked into the courthouse where Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently on trial in Manhattan on Friday, June 13. The "Gold Digger" rapper was spotted entering the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan Friday morning wearing all white, and was seen heading to a courtroom with a security guard. He was greeted outside by Combs' son Christian.

Kanye West made a shock appearance at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial Friday morning, entering the courtroom with one of the Combs’ son.

Kanye West's comments about supporting Diddy during his federal sex trafficking trial weren't just empty words ... 'cause he just showed up to court to show love for the embattled mogul.

Follow the latest news and live updates as a special agent takes the stand after Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend "Jane" finished cross-examination by the defense.