Cambridge Citizen
Cambridge Citizen
min read · September 23, 2025 · Entertainment

Diddy's Heartrending Plea: Family Letters Flood Court for His Release

Lawyers for music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs urged a New York federal judge Monday to limit his sentence to just 14 months for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, as a flood of letters from family and loved ones poured in begging for his release

DIDDY'S DESPERATE BID FOR FREEDOM: FAMOUS FATHER'S FAMILY RALLIES AROUND HIM AS HE Faces 10 YEARS IN PRISON

In a shocking turn of events, Sean "Diddy" Combs' family has come out in full force to plead for his release from prison as he faces up to 10 years behind bars. The music mogul's loved ones have submitted over 70 letters to the court, begging Judge Arun Subramanian to show mercy and grant Diddy time served.

At the center of this dramatic plea is Diddy's two-year-old daughter Love Sean Combs, who has been struggling to comprehend why her father is away from her. Her mother, Dana Tran, wrote a heart-wrenching letter to the court, revealing that Love often becomes frustrated when she can't see her "Daddy" and asks probing questions about his whereabouts.

Dana Tran, the mother of Diddy's youngest daughter Love Sean Combs, wrote that his absence in prison has led to a 'noticeable toll' on their two-year-old toddler, Love Sean Combs

"Diddy's baby girl doesn't understand why he's not home," a source close to the family revealed to The Scholarly Note. "She just wants her daddy back, and it's breaking everyone's heart."

But Diddy's family isn't the only one rallying around him. His mother, Janice Combs, 85, has written a poignant letter pleading for his release, stating that she may not have much time left on this earth. She expressed her deep love and concern for her son, saying, "Being apart from Sean has been excruciatingly difficult and painful. I depend on him for emotional support, and he always looked after my health and well-being."

Janice's letter is just one of many that paint a picture of Diddy as a devoted family man who has been unfairly targeted by the law. His sister Keisha Combs wrote about how Diddy has "finally found clarity" in prison and is taking responsibility for his actions. She praised her brother for being honest with himself and seeking help.

His 85-year-old mother, Janice Combs, said she may not have much time left and pleaded for her son’s freedom before her death, describing their separation as excruciatingly difficult and painful (pictured with Diddy's daughter Chance Combs after hearing the news of his acquittal on racketeering and sex trafficking charges)

Meanwhile, Diddy's adult children have also come forward to plead their father's case. Justin Combs, 31, Diddy's firstborn son, wrote a heartfelt letter about the emotional toll of his father's imprisonment on their family. "Life has been incomplete since my dad was arrested," he said. "We miss him deeply and need his presence, especially now."

Chance Combs, 18, Diddy's eldest daughter, echoed her siblings' sentiments, stating that their family is struggling to cope with the absence of their beloved father. "It doesn't feel right at home without him here," she wrote.

Quincy Brown, 34, Diddy's son from his late ex-girlfriend Kim Porter, also submitted a letter, describing how Diddy stepped in as a father figure when he was just four years old. Quincy praised his stepfather for being there for him during his most formative years and providing unconditional love.

But not everyone is rallying around Diddy. His son Christian Combs, 27, an aspiring rapper, wrote an anguished letter to the court, slamming his father's critics and begging for his release. "We've been through a year of lies and discrimination and dehumanization," he said. "Please let my father out of prison! He doesn't deserve to be there."

In addition to these emotional pleas from Diddy's family, several high-profile celebrities have also come forward to support him. Normandie Keith, the former "It Girl" who dated Diddy in the early 2000s, wrote a glowing letter about his character, saying he is "a man of great kindness and generosity."

Derek Osorio, an entrepreneur who has known Diddy for years, also submitted a letter, recalling how Diddy helped victims after a tragic charity basketball game at City College went horribly wrong. Osorio described how Diddy "jumped into action" to help those in need.

In her letter, Janice pleaded with the judge to release her son, explaining that her health has deteriorated and that, following two brain surgeries and ongoing diabetes, she faces a heightened risk of stroke

However, not all of the letters are as sympathetic towards Diddy. E. Shay Omolabi, who claims to have known Diddy from working in the industry in the 1990s, attempted to inject some humor into his letter by joking about not being invited to Freak Offs. "Maybe I wasn't invited because I'm ugly," he quipped.

As the sentencing hearing approaches on October 3rd, it remains to be seen whether Judge Subramanian will grant Diddy's request for time served or uphold the prosecution's recommendation of up to 10 years in prison. One thing is certain: this case has sparked a national conversation about celebrity culture and the treatment of women.

The prosecution's arguments were centered around the claim that Diddy used "methodical patterns of violence and coercion" to force women into participating in freak offs, which they characterized as coercive and criminal behavior. The defense team countered by saying that while Diddy may have been a flawed individual with some questionable habits, he was not a racketeer or sex trafficker.

Diddy's sister Keisha Combs (left) wrote that her recent conversations she had with the locked-up rap mogul showed her that he had been reflecting on his actions while behind bars

In the end, it will be up to Judge Subramanian to decide what fate awaits this infamous father of five. Will he show mercy and grant Diddy time served, or will he uphold the prosecution's recommendation? Only time will tell.

Justin Combs, 31, Diddy’s eldest son who attended most days of the trial, wrote that since his father’s arrest, “life has been incomplete” and that the experience has been a 'nightmare” for the family

His adopted son Quincy Brown, 34, the son of Diddy's late ex Kim Porter and Al B. Sure! gushed about the rap mogul stepping up as the father figure in his life when he was four years old

Diddy's eldest daughter Chance (middle) also wrote a letter saying it would be a 'blessing' for him to be released by the Holidays, while twin sister D'Lila and Jessie (pictured) expressed how much this had shattered their world without either of their parents to take care of them

Diddy’s 27-year-old son Christian Combs, an aspiring rapper, delivered the most fiery letter of them all, directly confronting his father’s critics. He wrote that the family has endured 'a year of lies and discrimination, dehumanization, loneliness, separation, and extreme stress'

Normandie Keith

Entrepreneur Derek Osorio, known as Chuck Bone, sought to put a positive spin on one of Diddy’s darkest days - when a charity basketball game he organized at City College became overcrowded and led to the death of nine people

Bizarrely, Osorio described Diddy as heroic for jumping into action that day, even though the families of the victims said the rapper never apologized and the resulting civil lawsuits were settled for as little as $40,000

Diddy (center) reacts after hearing his verdict in court on July 2. His attorneys are seen embracing and smiling, while he sits his head in his hands (court sketch)

Another anonymous victim, only known as 'Jane' testified that she felt pressured to perform sexually with male sex workers while she dated Combs from 2021 until his arrest at a New York hotel a year ago