Diddy and Kim Porter’s children have spoken out regarding the rumors about their parents’ relationship and the “conspiracy theories” surrounding Porter’s 2018 death.
Christian Combs, twins Jessie and D’Lila Combs as well as Quincy Brown, whom Diddy adopted, penned a letter on Tuesday (Sept. 24) as they look to put an end to the speculation and allegations made about their mother since Diddy’s indictment on federal charges earlier in September.
“We have seen so many hurtful and false rumors circulating about our parents, Kim Porter and Sean Combs’ relationship, as well as about our mom’s tragic passing, that we feel the need to speak out,” they began.
The children also slammed the 60-page Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice From the Other Side…, a memoir allegedly written by Porter that topped Amazon’s bestsellers list.
Combs’ attorney Erica Wolf called the memoir “fake” and “offensive – a shameless attempt to profit from tragedy” in a statement to Billboard on Tuesday.
“Claims that our mom wrote a book are simply untrue,” Combs and Porter’s children said in the statement. “She did not, and anyone claiming to have a manuscript is misrepresenting themselves. Additionally, please understand that any so-called ‘friend’ speaking on behalf of our mom or her family is not a friend, nor do they have her best interests at heart.”
The statement went on: “Our lives were shattered when we lost our mother. She was our world, and nothing has been the same since she passed. While it has been incredibly difficult to reconcile how she could be taken from us too soon, the cause of her death has long been established. There was no foul play. Grief is a lifelong process, and we ask that everyone respect our request for peace as we continue to cope with her loss every day.”
Porter passed away on Nov. 15, 2018, and her cause of death was determined to be lobar pneumonia. She was 47.
“We are deeply saddened that the world has made a spectacle of what has been the most tragic event of our lives,” the statement continued. “Our mother should be remembered for the beautiful, strong, kind, and loving woman she was. Her memory should not be tainted by horrific conspiracy theories.”
The four kids collectively “ask that everyone please respect our mother, Kim Porter, and hold her legacy in high regard so that she may rest in peace.” They concluded: “It’s what she deserves. We love you and miss you Mommy. Quincy, Christian, Jessie & D’Lila.”
Porter’s ex Al B. Sure! — who is the father of their son Quincy Brown — called for an investigation into Kim Porter’s untimely death earlier this week on Instagram.
“For over a decade and a half, I’ve been posting about, and tagging random law enforcement agencies in hopes to protect loved ones, avoid deaths & tragedies that could have all been avoided,” wrote Sure.
He claimed: “Ms. Porter’s missing devices, allegedly already in evidence, unquestionably contain the critical evidence that have been concealed. I’m convinced that evidence corroborates closely with details outlined in the recently released public indictment document.”
Diddy was arrested on Sept. 17 in New York City on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges. He has since been denied bond twice and will remain in prison until facing trial.
“For decades, Sean Combs … abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct,” the indictment — which was obtained by Billboard — reads. “To do so, Combs relied on the employees, resources and the influence of his multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled.”
If Diddy is ultimately convicted of the charges, the music mogul is facing a minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of life in prison.
Following Diddy’s arrest, Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo said he and his client were “disappointed” at the “unjust prosecution” he was facing. “He is an imperfect person but he is not a criminal,” Agnifilo said. “To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”
Find the full statement from Kim Porter’s children below.
