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.

Disgraced rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial will begin Monday with jury selection, a day after the rapper formally rejected a plea deal on his five federal charges, which include racketeering and sex trafficking. (Here is a complete list of the allegations against Combs).

As the highly-anticipated trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs nears, court watchers will have to wait for dispatches as cameras are shut out of proceedings.