Sean "Diddy" Combs, the embattled rapper and music mogul, has found an unwavering source of support from his family amidst a growing legal scandal involving charges of sexual abuse, trafficking, and other serious allegations. On October 22, his seven children collectively shared a message on social media expressing solidarity with their father. The post, accompanied by a family photo, detailed the emotional toll the allegations have taken on their family.
"The past month has devastated our family," the children wrote. "Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media." They concluded their message with words of support for their father, adding, "We stand united, supporting you every step of the way. We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail, and nothing will break the strength of our family. WE MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DAD."
This joint statement came as Sean Combs faces mounting legal challenges, including a federal sex-trafficking trial set for May 2025. Combs, who remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, has been accused of sexually abusing over 120 individuals, according to multiple lawsuits. The allegations, which span more than two decades, describe an environment of coercion, violence, and exploitation at private parties hosted by the rapper.
The family's public show of support includes his sons Quincy, 33, Justin, 30, and Christian "King" Combs, 26, as well as daughters Chance, 18, and 17-year-old twins Jessie and D'Lila. Combs' youngest daughter, Love, who is almost two years old, was not part of the public statement. While Combs' children have remained out of the spotlight in recent years, this united front underscores the gravity of the accusations facing their father and the close-knit nature of the family.
Earlier in October, Combs' mother, Janice, also defended her son in a statement to the press. She described the accusations as a public attack on her son before he had the chance to defend himself in court. "My son is not the monster they have painted him to be," Janice Combs said. "He deserves the chance to tell his side... I can only pray that I am alive to see him speak his truth and be vindicated." She expressed disbelief over the way her son has been portrayed in the media, lamenting what she described as a "public lynching" before the trial.
The allegations against the Bad Boy Records founder include claims that he manipulated and abused women to serve his personal desires and maintain his public image. The lawsuits, filed by the Buzbee Law Firm and other legal groups, involve testimony from men and women who claim to have been exploited at his gatherings. Attorney Tony Buzbee, who leads the legal effort, said he has collected evidence from over 120 victims, aided by a hotline that received 12,000 calls in 24 hours. The ages of the victims allegedly ranged from as young as nine to 13 years old.
Combs' legal team, led by Marc Agnifilo, has been quick to dismiss the new wave of lawsuits as opportunistic, calling them "clear attempts to garner publicity." Agnifilo insisted that Combs has "never sexually assaulted anyone-adult or minor, man or woman." Despite this, the allegations have continued to tarnish the artist's reputation and fuel public outrage.
The rapper's legal troubles intensified earlier this year when a video surfaced of him violently assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Fine, at a hotel in Los Angeles in 2016. Cassie, who was signed to Combs' record label when she was 19, filed a lawsuit against him for rape, abuse, and sex trafficking. That case was quickly settled for an undisclosed amount, but the public release of the footage added fuel to the scandal. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges in his ongoing federal case.
