Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs Allegedly Once Threatened to Hit Pregnant Kimora Lee Simmons
Kimora Lee Simmons, Russell Simmons’ ex-wife and best friend of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ ex Kim Porter, spilled details on the entrepreneur’s bad behavior in 2004. Simmons alleged Combs reportedly threatened to hit her while she was pregnant. He later apologized for his behavior.
Kimora Lee Simmons alleged Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs once threatened to hit her while she was pregnant
In 2004, Kimora Lee Simmons shared details of an alleged altercation between her and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs to New York Magazine. The issue was addressed as Simmons discussed her life and marriage to her then-husband, Russell Simmons, with the publication.
The magazine wrote, “Kimora said something to Combs, and he threatened to hit her—’ And I was pregnant! The moron!’ says Kimora. Combs eventually got down on his knees in public to apologize.”
Simmons was married to Baby Phat founder Russell Simmons from 1998 to 2009. They are parents of two daughters, Aoki and Ming. She added, “I respect [Combs] him for being a fierce entrepreneur, and I appreciate knowing that everything he does is emulating my [then] husband.”
Combs never publicly commented on whether he ever allegedly threatened to strike Simmons. Kimora Lee Simmons, Russell Simmons, Sean Combs, and Kim Porter traveled in the same circles. The women spent a lot of time together as Combs and Simmons were involved in the same industry.
Kimora Lee Simmons was close friends with Combs’ ex, Kim Porter
Kim Porter and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs began dating in the ’90s and welcomed their first child together in 1998 — a son named Christian Casey. Porter and Combs broke up one year later but reconciled in 2003 and welcomed twin daughters in 2006, D’Lila Star and Jessie James. They split for good in 2007.
Kimora Lee Simmons and Porter were close friends. When Porter unexpectedly died in November 2008. Simmons posted an emotional tribute to her friend on Instagram.
“I cannot stop crying but will be strong for you. Gone WAY too soon. I am in shock. To my beautiful friend and sister, I love you. This is unbelievable. When I first heard the news, I was angry that someone would play such a stupid a** joke,” Simmons wrote.
“We’ve been married, given birth, raised families, gotten divorced, experienced death, and everything in between together. You are a great mama. Between us, we have eight kids who are all cousins. We are, and will always be, a family. I will look after yours, and you will look after and guide us all. What a beautiful, loving, sassy soul to have lost. We love you forever,” Simmons penned.
After Porter, Combs’ longest relationship was with Cassie Ventura. In November 2023, Ventura accused Combs of abuse throughout their relationship. Multiple women have since come forward with similar accusations.
Sean Combs was arrested and is in jail
Sean Combs is currently in federal custody awaiting trial on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. His arrest has nothing to do with Kim Porter’s death or allegations he once threatened to hit Kimora Lee Simmons.
However, Combs’ alleged behavior toward Simmons appears to show a pattern of bad behavior toward women. These behaviors culminated in a series of civil suits alleging sexual assault and physical violence, some going back to the 1990s. Simmons is not part of the allegations against Combs.
The United States Attorney’s Office shared details of Combs’ arrest on Sept. 17, 2024. An official press release stated that Combs was “charged in a three-count Indictment with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.”
It continued, “The Indictment unsealed today alleges that between 2008 and the present, COMBS abused, threatened, and coerced women and others, and led a racketeering conspiracy that engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice, among other crimes.”
Combs remains in jail at the Special Housing Unit at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. His next hearing was scheduled for Oct. 9, 2024.
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