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Diddy's absence looms large at his twins' graduation amid ongoing legal battle

As Sean "Diddy" Combs remains behind bars facing serious charges, sources say he was "heartbroken" to miss Jessie and D'Lila's high school graduation and prom, moments he had long dreamed of sharing.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently facing one of the toughest chapters of his life-both in court and as a father. The music mogul, detained since his September 2024 arrest on multiple federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, was unable to attend the recent high school graduation of his twin daughters, Jessie and D'Lila.

Sources close to the family reveal that Diddy was "heartbroken" to miss what he considered a milestone moment in the lives of the 17-year-old girls. Graduation and prom, events he had long looked forward to, ed without his physical presence. "It meant everything to him," said a source familiar with the situation, adding that he continues to express a deep desire to return home to his children and rebuild family life.

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Family first, even from a distance

Despite being incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Diddy reportedly remained involved in planning the celebration from afar. He gave clear instructions to his relatives: keep the focus entirely on the girls, stay out of the courtroom for the day, and make sure they felt loved and ed. His absence, combined with the tragic loss of their mother Kim Porter in 2018, made the moment emotionally charged for the twins.

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Fortunately, they were not alone. Surrounded by family and loved ones, including their godmother Kimora Lee Simmons, Jessie and D'Lila received the they needed on their big day. "They're trying to stay strong and united for their dad," an insider shared, underscoring the tight bond between the siblings.

A family under pressure

Diddy's children have been standing by him throughout his legal troubles. Several of them, including Jessie and D'Lila, have visited him in prison. They've also shown solidarity in court, walking hand in hand and appearing during emotional testimonies related to the charges he faces.

In the absence of both parents, the twins are reportedly being cared for by Lawanda "Lala" Lane, a close friend of the late Kim Porter. The Combs children continue to navigate life under extraordinary circumstances, balancing their personal milestones with the weight of public scrutiny and family crisis.

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