Diddy’s mother, Janice Combs, and his twin daughters, D’Lila and Jessie, paid him a visit last week at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.
The visit marks the first time Diddy’s teenage daughters have seen their father since his arrest last month, and the emotional reunion reportedly left his family feeling both relieved and heartbroken.
According to TMZ, upon entering the facility, the family was ushered into the visitors’ area, where they hugged and spoke under the watchful eye of jail staff.
For D’Lila and Jessie, who traveled from their home in California, the visit was particularly meaningful, as they had been eager to see their father.
In fact, the emotional experience proved so compelling for Diddy’s mother that she felt the need to break her silence about her son’s legal troubles.
Over the weekend, Janice Combs released a statement, sharing her feelings about what she sees as an unjust portrayal of her son.
“To bear witness [sic] what seems to be like a public lynching of my son before he has had the opportunity to prove his innocence is a pain too unbearable to put into words,” Janice expressed. “Like every human being, my son deserves to have this day in court, to finally share his side, and to prove his innocence.”
In her statement, Janice also defended her son’s character, stating, “He is not the monster they have painted him to be.”
The music mogul, who is currently awaiting trial on charges of trafficking, kidnapping, and racketeering, has pled not guilty to the allegations. Despite the heavy legal cloud surrounding him, Diddy has found comfort in the support of his family.
Sources say that Diddy, known for being “very family-oriented,” is grateful that all of his adult children have visited him during this difficult time.