Janice Smalls Combs has broken her silence to defend her son Sean 'P Diddy' Combs amid new slew of allegations.

Sean Combs, known as P Diddy, has been accused of exploitation and sexual abuse by attorney Tony Buzbee, who is said to be representing 120 alleged victims

I come to you today as a mother that is devastated and profoundly saddened by the allegations made against my son, Sean Combs,' she said in a statement.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' mother defended him as he faces life in prison on multiple sex crimes charges and racketeering conspiracy following March home raids and a federal investigation.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ mother Janice has broken her silence, weeks after the music mogul was arrested on sex trafficking charges.

A US lawyer who represented one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusers, claims she’s been told about the existence of three sex tapes featuring the disgraced music mogul and three other high profile celebrit

Sean "Diddy" Combs was separately charged in September with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution

It's shaping up to be a memorable year for US hip hop star Sean 'P.Diddy' Combs, for all the wrong reasons. Here's why.

Janice Combs said Combs is not perfect and has made mistakes, including lying about physically assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie, but argued that he "deserves the chance to tell his side" amid a new wave of accusations.

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