As Sean “Diddy” Combs remains incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting his trial, his kids shared a video in which he can be overheard on the phone as they wish him a happy birthday.
In the video shared by his son Justin Dior Combs on Monday, Diddy could be heard on the phone talking with his kids, which marked one of the first times the public has heard the elder Combs’ voice since his arrest.
“I love y’all so much. I can’t wait to see y’all. I just want to say I’m proud of y’all, especially the girls. I mean all of y’all but just for being strong. Thank y’all for being strong and thank y’all for being by my side, supporting me. I love y’all. I got the best family in the world. My birthday. I’m happy. Thank y’all for giving me this call. I love y’all,” Diddy can be heard telling Quincy Brown, Justin, Christian (King), Chance, Jessie, D’Lila and Love.
After telling Combs they loved him as well, his kids also told them that they couldn’t wait to see him “in a couple of days.”
Justin Combs is Diddy’s first-born son with fashion designer Misa Hylton. Chance’s mother is businesswoman Sarah Chapman. Diddy shared Brown, Christian (King) Combs and twins, D’Lila and Jessie Combs with his late ex Kim Porter. Diddy shares daughter Love with model Dana Tran.
Last month, in a statement on social media, his kids expressed their support for their dad, after he was arrested and indicted and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.
“The past month has devastated our family,” the statement read. “Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media. 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 and love you Dad.”
Brown, Christian (King) Combs and twins, D’Lila and Jessie Combs also released a statement after Al B. Sure!, the R&B singer and Brown’s biological father, called for an investigation to be opened into Porter’s death.
“We are deeply saddened that the world has made a spectacle of what has been the most tragic event of our lives. 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 statement read at the time. “We ask that everyone please respect our mother, Kim Porter, and hold her legacy in high regard so that she may rest in peace. It’s what she deserves. We love you and miss you Mommy. Quincy, Christian, Jessie & D’Lila.”
Diddy was arrested and indicted in September on three counts of directing a vast criminal enterprise through which he allegedly assaulted and trafficked women with the aid of his business empire from at least 2008. After he pleaded not guilty to the sex trafficking and racketeering charges, his bail was denied due to concerns he could flee the country.
The arrest came amid Combs facing legal trouble in the wake of his former girlfriend Casandra Ventura filing a lawsuit last year that detailed a decade of physical and sexual abuse. Since his arrest, the mogul has faced a number of lawsuits and allegations including from producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who filed a sexual lawsuit against Combs in February, accusing him of harassing and trafficking him. A sexual assault lawsuit was also filed by his former bandmate Dawn Richard with similar complaints also made from other accusers, including Liza Gardner, Joi Dickerson-Neal and Crystal McKinney.
It was announced earlier this month that 120 accusers brought claims against Diddy for sexual assault and sex trafficking. Twenty five of the accusers were minors, as young as nine and 14 years old at the time of the alleged incidents.
Tony Buzbee, a lawyer for the accusers, said many of the accusers allege they were raped after being drugged and that “many people trying to break into the industry were coerced into this type of conduct under the promise of becoming a star.” Diddy has continued to deny the claims.
Diddy remains behind bars as he awaits his trial, which has been set for May 5. If convicted, Combs faces 15 years to life in prison.
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