The arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. The news has drawn the Bad Boy founder’s family and closest friends into the headlines. As a result of the scandal, a controversial memoir, allegedly from Diddy’s ex Kim Porter, has become an Amazon bestseller. “Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice from the Other Side…,” features journal entries allegedly written by her during her relationship with the music mogul. However, there are clear questions about whether these are actually Porter’s words.

The book was released Sept. 6, shortly before Combs’ arrest. As previously reported by The Root, on Monday, Sept. 16, the 54-year-old rap mogul was arrested in Manhattan by federal authorities. His indictment was unsealed the following morning, revealing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and engaging in interstate transportation for prostitution. The allegations against Combs include sexual abuse, physical abuse, bribery and various drug offenses.

As criticism and backlash against the book gets louder, Kim’s children, Quincy Brown and Christian Jessie and D’Lila Combs, released a statement about the alleged memoir on social media.

“We have seen so many hurtful and false rumors circulating about our parents, Kim Porter and Sean Combs’ relationship, as well as about our mom’s tragic passing, that we feel the need to speak out,” the statement reads.

They went on to directly challenge the project’s validity, explaining that their mother didn’t write a book and that there’s no secret manuscript floating around.

“Claims that our mom wrote a book are simply untrue. She did not, and anyone claiming to have a manuscript is misrepresenting themselves,” they wrote. “Additionally, please understand that any so-called ‘friend’ speaking on behalf of our mom or her family is not a friend, nor do they have her best interests at heart.”

They also addressed the conspiracy theories about her death that continue to circulate the internet, stating, “The cause of her death has long been established. There was no foul play.” Porter’s children expressed how difficult it’s been for them to publicly grieve the loss of their mother, revealing, “nothing has been the same since she passed.” With strangers constantly offering opinions on their mother’s life and death, they’ve never been afforded the respect to privately mourn her.

“We are deeply saddened that the world has made a spectacle of what has been the most tragic event of our lives,” they said. “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.”

Erica Wolf, attorney for Sean Combs, also released a statement about the alleged memoir, calling it “offensive” and disrespectful.

“The Kim Porter “memoir” is fake. It is also offensive – a shameless attempt to profit from tragedy. Chris Todd has no respect for Ms. Porter or her family, who deserve better,” Wolf said in a statement to The Root. “Unlike the fabrications in his sickening “memoir,” it is an established fact that Ms. Porter died of natural causes. May she rest in peace.”

As we wait for more developments check out our previous coverage on Combs’ case:

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