Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has had a whirlwind of relationships that have made headlines over the years. From his brief but impactful romance with Jennifer Lopez to navigating the complexities of parenthood with Misa Hylton, his love life is anything but dull.
Combs and fashion designer Misa Hylton began dating in the early ’90s and welcomed their son, Justin Combs. However, their relationship fell apart shortly after Misa announced her pregnancy. Despite their breakup, the two maintained a friendship. Yet Misa has been vocal about her concerns regarding Diddy’s influence on their son, particularly following Justin’s 2023 arrest. She expressed her frustrations in a candid online post, emphasizing that she would no longer shield anyone but her son from accountability.
Following his split with Misa, Diddy found a new partner in Kim Porter. The couple welcomed their son, Christian, on April 1, 1998. Their relationship faced turmoil when Kim discovered Diddy had fathered another child with Sarah Chapman. Reflecting on the revelation, Kim stated that she wished Diddy had been honest with her instead of hiding the truth, highlighting the pain that dishonesty can cause, especially among friends.
Diddy’s high-profile relationship with Jennifer Lopez began in 1999, lasting for two years before concluding amidst rumors of Diddy’s infidelity. Jennifer later revealed her suspicions about his late nights out on the town, which she attributed to their eventual breakup. Despite the end of their romance, Diddy has long acknowledged J.Lo as one of his greatest loves.
Another significant chapter in Diddy’s life includes Sarah Chapman, the mother of his daughter Chance, born just months before Kim gave birth to their twins. Although they were never officially together, they grew close while co-parenting.
From 2008 to 2012, Diddy was also rumored to have had a fling with actress Cameron Diaz, although neither ever formally confirmed their relationship.
In 2007, Diddy started dating Cassie Ventura. The couple didn’t go public with their romance until 2012 and sparked wedding rumors two years later. However, their relationship was tumultuous, with reports of them breaking up and reconciling from 2015 until their final split in 2018. In November, Cassie filed a lawsuit alleging years of abuse, claiming she felt trapped in an unhealthy dynamic. Diddy has denied the allegations, calling them outrageous, and shortly after, both parties agreed to settle the issues privately.
In 2019, rumors surfaced that Diddy was linked to Lori Harvey, although the gossip fizzled out when she unfollowed him on social media. Lori later denied dating Diddy, claiming that there was a misunderstanding around her relationship with his son, Justin.
Diddy was also romantically linked to rapper Yung Miami in 2021. They only publicly acknowledged their relationship in June 2022. During a podcast appearance, Diddy described their connection as one of friendship with romantic undertones, while Yung Miami clarified that while they were dating, they were both single.
Most recently, Diddy welcomed a daughter, Love Sean Combs, with Dana Tran in October 2022. Although details about their relationship remain sparse, he celebrated the new addition to his family, expressing his happiness on social media.
Diddy’s love life has indeed been a rollercoaster, marked by passion, heartache, and controversy, and it continues to capture the interest of fans and media alike.