Misa Hylton, the famed fashion stylist and mother to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son Justin, is speaking out after receiving backlash for her recent public appearance in support of Combs at his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial.
Facing criticism for being seen at the high-profile trial, Combs’ former girlfriend spoke out regarding her perceived support of the embattled mogul, whom she’s publicly distanced herself from amid the allegations against him.
In an Instagram post, Hylton clarified her position and reaffirm her unwavering commitment to her children.
Misa Hylton speaks onstage during the Strength of a Woman’s Summit in Partnership with Mary J. Blige, Pepsi, and Live Nation Urban at AmericasMart Atlanta on May 13, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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“When my son said, ‘Mommy I need you,’ I was right there for him, walker and all,” Hylton wrote. “I’m a MOTHER FIRST, FOR REAL and I am my son’s strength and that’s just what it is. Plain and Simple.”
Still recovering from a recent injury, Hylton revealed she had intended to heal privately, but felt compelled to show up for her son despite her physical condition.
“God is good all the time!” she added. “Yes, I’m good everyone I’m on my healing journey. When I suffered my injury I had chosen to heal privately but when my son said ‘Mommy I need you’ I was right there for him, walker and all.”
Justin Dior Combs (L) and Misa Hylton attend Pop-In@Nordstrom MCM at Chateau Marmont on October 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
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Addressing her critics directly, she continued, “Whoever doesn’t understand that just simply isn’t in alignment with me or anything that I’m about in life. I’m cool with that. I have a purpose filled life that I live daily. I make impact. I’m not concerned with insecure people attempting to project their insecurities on to me. EVER.”
Her attorney, Nicholas Ramcharitar, also defended her character, describing her as a devoted nurturer to Justin and her other children. “The number one thing I can say about Misa Hylton is that she is a wonderful mother,” the attorney said of his client.
“She has beautiful kids. Both Christian and Justin are fantastic young men. I’ve had the opportunity to meet them, work with them in some capacity, and it’s clear they are a testament to how well Misa and Sean raised them.”
Misa Hylton-Brim, Justin Dior Combs and Sean “Diddy” Combs attend Justin Dior Combs’ 16th birthday party at M2 Ultra Lounge on January 23, 2010 in New York City.
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“Now, with the trial going on, the kids being close to their father, and Misa maintaining a great working relationship with Sean, it’s been tough,” he added.
Combs is currently on trial for accusations of federal sex trafficking, racketeering, and other charges. The Bad Boy Entertainment founder faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted on all charges.
See Misa Hylton’s Instagram post below.
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