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Diddy and Kim Porter’s children blast alleged memoir attributed to their late mother

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Diddy and Kim Porter's children blast alleged memoir attributed to their late mother

As someone who has lost a beloved mother too soon, I can empathize deeply with Kim Porter’s children. Seeing their family’s pain and legacy being tarnished by false claims and misrepresentations is heart-wrenching.

The children of model Kim Porter and business magnate Sean “Diddy” Combs are criticizing a claimed memoir by their deceased mother that portrays Combs engaging in graphic sexual encounters with famous individuals and makes accusations of abuse against Porter, who passed away in 2018.

I recently came across ‘Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice, From the Other Side…’ on Amazon, a book published by Jamal T. Millwood, as it turned out, actually written by Chris Todd, an author and investigative journalist. In the prologue of this memoir/diary, Todd claimed that Kimberly A. Porter’s last wish was for this book to be shared publicly, but even he had reservations about the authenticity of the supposed entries – a topic I’ll delve into further.

On Tuesday, Porter’s four kids shared a collective statement on Instagram, feeling it necessary to address the spreading misconceptions and untruths regarding their parents and their parental bond.

Porter’s sons, including Quincy (age 33, fathered by musician Al B. Sure!), Combs’ son Christian (age 26), and Porter’s twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila (both 17 years old) have stated that the assertion that our mom authored a book is false; she did not.

As a movie enthusiast, I’d put it this way: “They made it clear that anyone claiming to possess a script is being dishonest about their intentions. Moreover, it’s crucial to recognize that anyone posing as a ‘friend’ who speaks on behalf of our mom or her family isn’t truly a friend. Their motives are questionable and they don’t seem to have our mother’s well-being at heart.

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Erica Wolf, attorney for Combs, has characterized the book as false, offensive, and a blatant effort to capitalize on a tragedy. The family of Porter is considering taking legal action, according to reports.

This week, the book – which contains numerous typos and other problems across its 58 pages – unexpectedly reached the top position on the Literature & Fiction list, according to reports from People and Rolling Stone. The sudden surge in popularity came after Combs was indicted last week for sex trafficking, racketeering, and prostitution-related offenses. As of Wednesday morning, it ranked at No. 7 among the platform’s Most Sold & Most Read Books of the week.

Interestingly, the author’s pseudonym holds a fascinating history: Some speculate that Jamal T. Millwood is actually a pen name used by the late rapper Tupac Shakur. This theory arises from the fact that Tupac was associated with Death Row Records, a label in competition with Diddy’s Bad Boy Records, and is mentioned in the book. Tupac was assassinated in 1996, and there are rumors suggesting Diddy may have been linked to his murder, although another individual was charged with the crime last year. However, Diddy has repeatedly denied any involvement.

However, according to Rolling Stone’s report on Tuesday, the book was independently published by Chris Todd (also known as Todd Christopher Guzze). Chris claimed to be a producer, writer, and investigative journalist who received the memoir from two individuals allegedly close to Porter and Combs. They had obtained it following Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s lawsuit against Combs in November. He also expressed his uncertainty about the accuracy of the contents in the original source material.

As a movie reviewer, I’d rephrase it like this: “In a heart-to-heart, if someone threatened my existence over the authenticity of my book, I couldn’t definitively say yes or no. However, it feels incredibly real to me. The essence of storytelling often requires a leap of faith, and while the entire narrative might not be factual, a significant 80% could very well be. This approach invites those who know the truth to step forward, either validating or debunking my claims, thus aiding me in my pursuit of the real story.

Kimora Lee Simmons and Lawanda Lane, close friends of Porter, shared with Rolling Stone that they have no knowledge of the book’s author and claim that every page in it is untrue. They also expressed their doubts about whether Porter had been working on a memoir prior to her passing, as she was known for being very private.

In their statement, the kids of Combs and Porter chose not to discuss the intensified investigation into their father following the March raids on his hip-hop empire’s homes, as well as last week’s federal indictment. Despite being in jail, Combs has pleaded innocent to these charges, with his lawyer describing him as such. Instead, they focused on reminiscing about their mother’s passing and attempted to quell rumors surrounding it, including claims about suspicious circumstances like poisoning and foul play mentioned in the book’s introduction.

For approximately thirteen years, Porter had an on-and-off relationship with Combs. Tragically, she passed away in November 2018, following discovery of her unresponsive state at her home in the San Fernando Valley. After a thorough examination, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner reported in January 2019 that lobar pneumonia was the reason behind Porter’s death, and they classified it as a natural one.

We were devastated when mom passed away. She was the center of our universe, and life has never been the same since then. Although it’s hard to accept that she left us so suddenly, the cause of her death has already been determined – there was no wrongdoing involved. Coping with this loss is an ongoing journey for us, and we kindly ask everyone to grant us some tranquility as we continue to heal day by day.

We’re profoundly upset that such a devastating incident in our lives has become sensationalized globally. Let us remember our mother as a radiant, robust, compassionate, and affectionate soul. We wish to keep her memory untarnished by distressing speculations or conspiracy theories.

The children requested their supporters to show great respect for their mother, cherishing her memory so that she can find eternal peace.

Following Combs’ arrest, numerous queries about Combs and those connected to him have surfaced. Last week, Al B. Sure!, Quincy’s father (who is mentioned in the book), advocated for a fresh examination into Porter’s death and described “Kim’s Lost Words” as a strategically fabricated tale.

Unfortunately, Kimberlina passed away prematurely, leaving her thoughts incomplete, and this UNEXPECTED, UNAUTHORIZED EDITION that surfaced on AMAZON adds to the mystery, as her computer and crucial evidence have gone missing, which further fuels questions about the situation. The R&B artist expressed these sentiments in a series of Instagram posts, also making additional accusations regarding Combs.

“It is evident that her potential to expose the realities of her personal abuses, being drugged, the #SexTrafficking and #HumanTrafficking she was privy to, akin to the brave actions of Mrs. Cassie Ventura, posed a threat to those profiting from such heinous activities,” he wrote. “In a nutshell, Kimberly was allegedly taken from us because she was set on course to accomplish what Mrs. Cassie Ventura did by [igniting] the Bon Fire [sic] which brings us here today with the avalanche that has brought Satin [sic] to their chambers.”

Following several legal disputes triggered by Ventura’s actions in November, which seemed to hasten Combs’ public fall, Combs’ ex-bodyguard claimed during an interview in May that the fallen music producer had frequently been physically abusive towards both Ventura and Porter.

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2024-09-25 22:02

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