# Mo’Nique Reveals the Dark Reason Behind TD Jakes’ Retirement
Bishop TD Jakes, a renowned figure who built a church empire, authored bestsellers, and inspired millions with his sermons, has recently announced his retirement from preaching. However, comedian Mo’Nique has brought forth shocking allegations that suggest his departure might not be as voluntary as it seems.
Far from mere gossip, these claims involve innuendos from the pulpit, connections to lawsuits tied to Diddy’s alleged scandals, and hidden secrets surfacing at a critical moment. According to Mo’Nique, Jakes didn’t retire—he fled from mounting controversies.
The drama unfolded during one of Mo’Nique’s recent shows, where she played a clip of Jakes preaching in December 2023. In the sermon, he spoke about being “swallowed up” and urged others to come out of the closet with their secrets.
While Jakes may have intended a spiritual metaphor, Mo’Nique interpreted it differently, launching a scathing critique. She questioned how a man of God could use such language from the pulpit, mockingly asking if Jakes himself had been “swallowed” and by whom, even taking a jab at Tyler Perry, her longtime adversary, with a reference to his Madea character. Mo’Nique framed this as exposing hypocrisy in both the church and Hollywood.
The timing of her comments adds fuel to the fire. Just before Jakes’ retirement announcement, his name surfaced in a federal lawsuit filed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones against Diddy. Jones alleged that Diddy planned to use his relationship with Jakes to mitigate the impact of Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit against him.
This legal paper trail, combined with rumors dating back to December 2023 of Jakes’ presence at Diddy’s alleged “freakoffs” involving minors, has intensified scrutiny.
Jakes addressed these rumors in a Christmas Eve sermon, and his past collaboration with Diddy’s Revolt TV for a sermon series only deepens the connection.
Officially, Jakes claims to be shifting focus to business and philanthropy. Yet, at only in his 60s, with a thriving church and viral sermons, the timing of his exit raises eyebrows. Why step away now, amidst a lawsuit, public roasting by Mo’Nique, and links to Diddy’s controversies? Many speculate it’s a strategic retreat to avoid further heat, a classic PR move to go silent before legal repercussions escalate.
Mo’Nique, known for calling out power plays in entertainment, views Jakes as complicit in a system that protects predators and silences truth. Her remarks about being “swallowed” weren’t just humor—they were a warning.
While Jakes’ retirement doesn’t imply financial ruin, the question lingers: did he step down out of genuine readiness to end preaching, or did he see the brewing storm and escape before it consumed him? As allegations and lawsuits continue to unfold, the true reasons behind his departure remain shrouded in mystery, leaving the public to wonder about the darkness Mo’Nique claims to have unveiled behind the pulpit.