Sean “Diddy” Combs, facing sex trafficking charges and several civil lawsuits, is receiving public support from his children. In a united statement released via social media, six of Combs’ seven children expressed their steadfast support for their father amid the mounting legal challenges.

The family statement, spearheaded by Combs’ adopted son Quincy Brown, 33, was shared on Instagram. Collaborators on the post included Justin Dior Combs, Christian “King” Combs, Chance Combs, D’Lila Combs, and Jessie Combs. “The past month has devastated our family,” the statement read. “Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media. 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. WE MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DAD.”

Legal Challenges for the Music Mogul

Sean Combs, 53, who pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution following his arrest in New York, has been denied bail twice. He is being held in New York’s Metropolitan Detention Center. The allegations against him have expanded with five new lawsuits filed this week, including a disturbing accusation from a woman who claims Combs and an unnamed male celebrity assaulted her when she was just 13 years old.

The charges have cascaded into claims involving his family, with his son Justin Combs named as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging his involvement in Combs’ purported “sex-trafficking venture.” Another son, King Combs, has faced accusations of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, with a lawsuit filed against him in April citing similar charges.

Combs’ Mother Expresses Heartbreak

Amid these trying times, Combs’ mother, Janice Smalls Combs, has also come forward to defend her son. “It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies,” she stated. “To bear witness 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.”

Sean Combs’ federal sex crimes trial is set to begin on May 5, promising to be a pivotal moment in this high-profile case.