Embattled rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs will soon stand trial on federal charges of racketeering conspiracy, transportation to engage in prostitution and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion.

The music mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. His trial begins next week.

Sean "Diddy" Combs formally rejected a plea deal offer in court Thursday. It came during the final pre-trial hearing in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.