Six of Sean Combs’ seven children release a statement in support of their father: ‘Nothing will break the strength of our family’

Singer and businessman Sean Combs, 54, is currently in a Brooklyn jail awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The musician has been accused by approximately 150 people — including several minors — of abuse, sexual harassment, and rape, and is facing sentences that could lead to life in prison. After the wave of accusations — some supported by evidence (such as a CNN video in which he is seen aggressively pursuing and assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie, as she attempts to escape a hotel) — the three-time Grammy winner has few defenders left, with only his children standing by him. For the first time, they have now come forward to express their support for their father.

Combs has seven children, aged 33 to 1, from various relationships with four women. On October 10, some of them attended the New York court to see their father on the day the trial date was set, which is currently scheduled for May 5, 2025. Present were Justin Dior, 30; Christian (nicknamed King), 26; and twins Jessie and D’Lila, 17. They have now been joined by Quincy Taylor, the eldest at 33, and Chance Combs, 18, in signing a public statement of support for their father — the first such release they have issued together. The youngest, Love Sean Combs, a 20-month-old baby born in December 2022, did not sign the statement for obvious reasons.

In the document, which they sent to several media outlets and also shared on their social media accounts, they say the past month has “devastated” their family. “Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories and false narratives that have spiraled,” the statement reads. “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.” The message ends with“We miss you and love you, Dad” — in capital letters.

Of Combs’s seven children, four were born from his relationship with model Kim Porter, who passed away in November 2018, while the other three are from different relationships. Quincy, the eldest, is the biological son of Porter and a singer, but Combs adopted him. Justin, the second child, who is three years younger than Quincy, is the result of Combs’s relationship with stylist Misa Hylton. Christian, the third child at 26 years old, is the first biological son of Porter and Combs. The fourth, Chance Combs, is his only daughter, born to businesswoman Sarah Chapman. She turned 18 last July. Five months later, in December 2006, twins D’Lila and Jessie were born, making them the youngest children of Combs and Kim Porter. Combs’ seventh child, Love Sean Combs, is the daughter of Combs and cybersecurity expert and model Dana Tran. She was born just under two years ago.

So far, the young adults (all of whom are of legal age except for the twins, who are two months shy of turning 18) had only publicly supported Kim Porter but had not spoken out about their father. On September 24, the four children of the model, who died of pneumonia at the age of 47, addressed the “many false and damaging rumors” surrounding Porter’s relationship with Combs and her untimely death: “We feel the need to speak out.” At the time, there was speculation about a 60-page book on Amazon that was purportedly an unpublished memoir by Porter, containing allegations of sexual encounters and abuse involving Combs. “Claims that our mom wrote a book are simply untrue. She did not. And anyone claiming to have a manuscript is misrepresenting themselves,” said the message, signed by Quincy, Christian, Jessie, and D’Lila Combs.

“Our lives were shattered when we lost our mother,” the message added. “She was our world. And nothing has been the same since she passed. While it has been incredibly difficult to reconcile how she could have been taken from us so soon, the cause of her death has long been established.” This was a reference to the fact that, following Porter’s death, some tabloids speculated about possible substance abuse, a claim that was swiftly clarified and dismissed.

“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 added. At that time, they only mentioned the name of the disgraced music mogul, whom they have now come out to defend.

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