On what should have been a day of pure celebration and joy, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ family tried their best to hold it together for his twin daughters’ high school graduation.
But the glaring absence of the music mogul—currently on trial for serious charges in New York—cast a heavy cloud over the emotional ceremony.
Eighteen-year-old Jessie and D’Lila Combs, daughters of the late Kim Porter, graduated from Sierra Canyon School in California on Thursday.
While their father remains behind bars, the young women bravely took to the stage to receive their diplomas in front of classmates, teachers, and a cheering crowd.
A poignant moment caught on video showed the twins in tears, overcome with emotion during the ceremony.
A Family Rallies Around the Girls in the Wake of Diddy’s Scandal
Despite the family’s deep pain, there was no shortage of support.
The girls were flanked by older siblings Christian “King” Combs, Quincy Brown, and Justin Combs.
Their baby sister Love, just two years old, made an appearance as well, perched on King’s shoulders with her mother Dana Tran watching close by.
Even Diddy’s 85-year-old mother, Janice Combs, came to show her love and support for her granddaughters.
Jessie and D’Lila have been cared for by Lala, their late mother’s best friend, since their father’s arrest last fall.
Meanwhile, Diddy Faces Harrowing Allegations in a New York Courtroom
While the twins celebrated in Los Angeles, their father was nearly two weeks into his federal sex trafficking trial in New York City.
Diddy has pleaded not guilty to a list of severe charges, including sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting individuals to engage in prostitution.
If convicted, he could face decades behind bars.
His children—Jessie, D’Lila, their older sister Chance, and his three sons—attended the trial’s opening sessions, hearing deeply graphic testimony that shook the entire courtroom.
The Twins Struggle With the Shocking Details of Their Father’s Private Life
Witness testimony during the early days of the trial included disturbing allegations from Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s former girlfriend, about bizarre and explicit sexual encounters allegedly orchestrated by the rapper.
The girls reportedly sat through some of it bravely but ultimately had to leave the courtroom when it became too overwhelming.
Sources close to the family say that D’Lila, in particular, was deeply disturbed by what she heard.
“She hates to hear about all the sexual things… no one wants to hear that about their dad,” a source told the Daily Mail. Still, despite the disgust, D’Lila remains committed to standing by her father.
“She’s trusting God to make sure that justice will be done,” the source added.
“She doesn’t agree with everything he has done, but he was a good dad to her, and she’s not turning her back on him.”
Diddy’s Alleged “Freak Offs” and Years of Accusations Take Center Stage
The trial has painted a deeply troubling picture of Diddy’s private world, including reports of orchestrated group sex events known as “Freak Offs.”
Witnesses have testified that these encounters often involved coercion and abuse, though some—like D’Lila—believe the attendees were consenting adults.
Diddy’s legal troubles began publicly bubbling in 2023 after he quickly settled a lawsuit Cassie filed against him. The case alleged years of abuse.
Then in March 2024, federal agents raided multiple of his properties, and by September, Diddy was arrested.
He’s since been held without bail in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.
Cassie Ventura’s Shocking Testimony Highlights Alleged Abuse and Control
Cassie Ventura’s courtroom account was among the most gut-wrenching.
She described Diddy as controlling and violent, saying he raped her, abused drugs, and kept her trapped in an abusive cycle.
Despite claiming she feared him, she admitted under cross-examination that she still didn’t “hate” him—past or present.
She even confessed to continuing their relationship after he allegedly beat her and admitted to cheating on her current husband with Diddy.
According to Cassie, she finally broke things off in August 2018 after discovering Diddy was seeing another woman.
Kid Cudi’s Porsche Bombing and Break-In Allegations Add to the Drama
In another bombshell moment, rapper Kid Cudi—real name Scott Mescudi—testified that his $140,000 Porsche was blown up shortly after Diddy found out he had been dating Cassie.
Mescudi said he suspected Diddy’s involvement, citing the mogul’s violent nature.
Photos shown in court displayed the fire-damaged vehicle, and a report from the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that the blaze was set intentionally.
Mescudi said Diddy also once broke into his home and that he ended things with Cassie “for her safety and mine.”
Disturbing Accounts from Former Employees Emerge in Court
George Kaplan, who worked as Diddy’s executive assistant in 2014-2015, recounted horrifying incidents he witnessed on Diddy’s private jet and at his home.
He described an explosive scene where he saw Diddy standing over Cassie with a whiskey glass after a shattering sound.
Cassie screamed, “Isn’t anybody seeing this?”
Kaplan also recalled seeing her bruised and crying at home and finally quit after witnessing Diddy throw decorative apples at another woman.
More Witnesses Step Forward with Allegations of Abuse and Intimidation
Celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales testified about a fight between Diddy and Cassie in a Beverly Hills hotel, after which Cassie was left with visible injuries.
Frederic Zemmour, manager of the L’Ermitage Hotel, presented damning evidence of repeated property damage tied to Diddy’s stays—including candle wax burned into carpets and furniture, allegedly from “Freak Offs.”
The Trial Continues as the Combs Family Tries to Stay United
As the trial unfolds, the emotional toll on Diddy’s children—especially his teenage daughters—is becoming increasingly visible.
Yet, they continue to show up, both in court and in life, choosing to celebrate their milestones and stand together even as their father’s legacy hangs in the balance.
No matter what the jury decides, this family is already reckoning with unimaginable truths—and trying to find strength in each other as they navigate life with their famous father under a microscope.