“Didi is my nickname. Love is my real name. I just changed my name to Love.” Sean Combs He spoke during his last appearance The Ellen DeGeneres Show Sean Love Combs passed away in May 2022. “That’s what it says on my driver’s license. That’s my legal name, Love.” The rapper was arrested in New York on Monday, September 16th, and charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution trafficking, but the hip-hop icon and alcohol enthusiast lived a life full of romance and sensuality, having been in relationships with numerous women over the years. Kim Porter Will always hold a special place in Diddy’s soul, he was romantically loved by other famous ladies Jennifer Lopez, Lori Harvey, Yung Miamiand so on.
But apparently his dating history hasn’t been without drama. Cathy The rapper was accused of a series of crimes, including rape and other abuse. Though the case was reportedly settled, Diddy has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women and was arrested by federal agents in September 2024 after his home was searched in March of that year. Here’s what you need to know about his most famous romantic relationships.
Kim Porter
Sean Combs began dating Kim Porter in 1994. “The first time I saw her, she was in the studio with her ex-boyfriend,” Diddy said. essencePointing to the singer Al B. ShurHe is the father of Kim’s eldest son. Quincy“I didn’t yell at her, but I admired and thought about her lips, her eyes, her mouth, her figure, her energy. “I wish I had a girl like that.“
“She made me a little nervous,” he said. essence. “She was not a New York girl. She was bohemian mixed with Georgia hospitality. I thought she would love walking barefoot on the grass, but I didn’t think I would like her. She was smooth as ice. She was cool and collected and thinks before she speaks. That’s not what you do when you meet a younger woman. Kim was never pushy. She always took the lead.”
While Kim was in charge, Diddy wasn’t always in control. loveKim and Diddy broke up in 1999 when Diddy began dating Jennifer Lopez. The two rekindled their romance in 2003 but split for good in 2007.
Diddy and Kim started a family during their time together. Christian “King” Combs In 1998, twin daughters were born. Dilra Star and Jesse James Combs In 2006, Diddy helped raise Quincy and eventually adopted him.
Sadly, Kim passed away in 2018 at the age of 46. She passed away in her sleep due to lobar pneumonia.
Miss Hilton Brim
Miss Hilton Brim He is a designer and stylist known for creating the fantastic style of the 1990s. Capital ExtraShe is known to be Diddy’s high school sweetheart and the mother of his son. Justin CombsMisa and Diddy welcomed Justin in 1993, and the two have worked together to raise their son ever since.
“Kim, we’ve spent the last 20 years raising our children together and I find it hard to accept that you’re not here with me,” Misa wrote after Porter’s death. people“Thank you for being a second mom to Justin and thank you for loving Nico and Madison just as much,” she added, referring to her children from another relationship.
Sarah Chapman
Diddy was in a short romantic relationship Sarah Chapman The early 2000s, long enough for us to have a daughter. Chance Combswas born shortly before the birth of twins Delilah and Jesse. Their romance didn’t last long after Chance’s birth, but Sarah didn’t seem to bear any ill will. When Kim Porter died, she too mourned the loss.
“Rest in peace Kim. Know that your children are surrounded by prayers and love,” she wrote on Instagram. people“Your light will always shine through your children and the way they love one another is a blessing beyond words.”
Jennifer Lopez
One of the most high-profile romances of the late ’90s and early 2000s was that of Sean Combs and Jennifer Lopez. In 1999, Sean began dating Jennifer Lopez (who was still dating Kim at the time, which led to their breakup). Jennifer Lopez and Diddy were together for two years, but…
“The Puffy era was a crazy, exciting time in my life because Puffy and I both grew up in the Bronx,” Jennifer Lopez said. The Breakfast Club In 2019, he was successful in the music industry. I had just started working on my first album when I met him. He became like a mentor to me from that moment on. We had a crazy, tumultuous relationship that ended up being a big hit.”
“It was definitely a special moment, but it felt necessary,” she added. “He was destined to be in my life at that moment to teach me what I needed to know about the music business and what kind of artist I wanted to be in the music industry.”
The couple announced their separation on Valentine’s Day in 2001. “Mr. Combs has confirmed that he and his girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez, have indeed separated,” his publicist said at the time. Newsweek“Mr. Combs confirmed this today and wishes to put an end to all rumors surrounding their relationship. We ask that you please respect his privacy during this difficult time.”
Jennifer Lopez later said in interviews that she split with the rapper because he wasn’t providing the kind of family life she wanted. And let’s not forget the drama that followed when Diddy and Jennifer Lopez were arrested and ultimately exonerated for the December 1999 nightclub shooting.
Naomi Campbell
For a brief moment, Diddy was romantically linked to one of the most beautiful women in the world. Naomi Campbell The pair were photographed together in England in 2001. Popular The pair are believed to have started dating in 2001 and their relationship escalated to 2002, though neither have confirmed it. Even after their rumored romance ended, their relationship remained platonic.
Cathy
Cassie (aka Cassie Ventura) He began dating the bad boy icon in 2007. Their on-off romance was mostly kept secret until 2012. The two made their love public, and lasted until they split in 2018. Reportedly, Diddy wasn’t willing to put a ring on Cassie’s finger, which led to her leaving him. Four years after the breakup, Diddy released a song about needing to “move on” and stop mourning his loss. But while accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards in 2022, he thanked Cassie for “standing by me through those dark times.”
Since breaking up with Puff, Cathy has gotten married. Alex Fine They married in 2019 and the couple had two children together. But in November 2023, she filed a lawsuit in New York City alleging numerous complaints against the rapper, including that she was raped and abused during their relationship. According to the documents, filed in U.S. District Court in New York City and reported by The New York Times, The New York TimesShe accused him of “rape and repeated physical abuse over a period of approximately 10 years.”
“After years of silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story and speak up for myself and for other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships,” she said in a statement. now.
Combs fired back vehemently through a statement from his lawyer. Ben Brafman“Ms. Combs vehemently denies these disturbing and outrageous allegations,” Combs’ representative said in a statement. “For the past six months, Mr. Ventura has threatened to write a hateful book about their relationship and has relentlessly demanded $30 million from Ms. Combs, which Ms. Ventura has unequivocally rejected as blatant extortion. After retracting his original threats, Mr. Ventura has now filed an outrageous, baseless and false lawsuit to smear Ms. Combs’ reputation and demand money from her.”
Cameron Diaz
Two artists who represent the 90s: Diddy and Cameron Diaz They had a brief romantic relationship in 2008. In 2014, Us Weekly Diddy was reported to have been attended dinner by Cameron’s boyfriend. Benji Madden He appeared and said, “If I could go back in time, things would be different.”
Lori Harvey
One of Diddy’s most recent relationships is Steve Harvey’s daughter, Lori HarveyThe pair sparked romantic rumors after they were spotted together in July 2019. Diddy vacationed in Italy with Lori. Family feud Host and Steve’s wife, Marjorie Elaine HarveyHowever, their relationship (which neither of them publicly acknowledged) didn’t last long, and Lori unfollowed Diddy online in October 2019 after he was spotted hanging out with another woman.
Gina Hein
Los Angeles-based model Gina Huynh was in a relationship with Diddy in 2019. In 2022, after the Billboard Awards, Gina claimed that the two were giving love another shot, posting a photo of her kissing Diddy on the cheek to her Instagram Story, which caught the attention of Puff’s then-girlfriend. Yung Miami“Someone please pay this girl some attention,” he yelled.
Yung Miami
“I’m single, but I’m dating and just taking it easy and enjoying life,” Diddy said during the June 9, 2022 episode. Caresha, please. A podcast hosted by my then-girlfriend Yung MiamiDiddy has said he is single, but he did admit that he is in a good relationship with Miami (born November 15, 1963). Caresha Brownlee“We’re together. We go on dates. We’re friends,” he said. “We go to exotic places. We have a good time.”
“You’re the most real person I’ve ever met, just your authentic self,” he told her on the podcast. “You’re a great mother, a great friend, and we just have a great time.”
However, the 29-year-old rapper said in an April 2023 interview cut She revealed that she’s no longer dating the Bad Boy Records mogul. “We’re still friends! We’re still great friends!” she said. “But we’re single. He’s not my guy.” She went on to explain that their relationship was very intimate.
“We had intense arguments. At one point we were together every day,” she said. “He supported me and I supported him. I don’t care what they call it online.”
