Diddy's sons Justin and Christian detained as Feds raid rapper's houses amid sex trafficking investigation
Trigger Warning: This article mentions sexual assault and sex trafficking which may trigger some readers. Discretion is advised.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Homeland Security raided the residences of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs in Miami and Los Angeles on Monday, March 25, in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation.
The music mogul might not have been present at either residence, but two of his sons likely were.
Two males who were later revealed to be Diddy's sons — Justin and Christian — were being held by agents, sources informed ABC7 News. While officials searched the property, the two sons were being held outside rather than being placed under arrest.
Justin Combs and Christian Combs were 'reportedly detained at the scene'
The raid was carried out in the Los Angeles area of Holmby Hills by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). According to the New York Post, federal sources revealed that Diddy, 54, had his Miami home seized as part of a related probe.
Diddy's two boys were "reportedly detained at the scene" of the raid on his Beverly Hills home, law enforcement officials told ABC News, as per the broadcast of 'ABC World News Tonight With David Muir.'
According to ABC News, they were freed without being prosecuted. Which of Diddy's sons was there at the house was not mentioned in the initial story, but TMZ later revealed that it was Justin and King Combs.
Several agents were observed searching through the property, pulling out boxes, and even going through the cushions on the furniture used for outdoor swimming pools.
Although neighbors remain unaware of any illicit activity going on, they do report seeing gatherings at the property that lasted all night.
Homeland Security issued a statement saying: "Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available."
Diddy’s sons in handcuffs. pic.twitter.com/ZwANuAYOZx
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Know about Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sons Justin and Christian
Diddy had an intermittent relationship with Kim Porter from 1994 to 2007, during which they had three children together: Christian (King), 25, and the twins D'Lila Star and Jessie James, 16. Diddy also took in Quincy Brown, 32, Porter's son from a previous relationship.
The music mogul is also the father of three children, born to Misa Hylton, Sarah Chapman, and Dana Tran, respectively: Justin Dior, 29, Chance, 17, and Love Sean, 17 months, per Us Weekly.
Born in New York on December 30, 1993, Justin was Diddy's first kid with stylist and fashion designer Misa Hylton. He gained global notoriety in 2008 when he appeared on MTV's 'My Super Sweet 16' with his famous father.
In 2021, he presented the TV series 'Respectably Justin,' where he conducted interviews with celebrities such as Saweetie and Chris Brown. He is also known for his appearance as King in season three of 'Power Book II: Ghost,' per PEOPLE magazine.
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Christian was born on April 1, 1998, not long after his parents began dating. He is Diddy and Porter's first biological child together.
Christian, better known by his stage name King Combs, started performing soon after graduating from high school.
In 2019, he released the EP 'Cyncerely, C3', featuring songs like 'Heaven Sent' and 'Naughty'; Christian also worked with his brother Quincy on the song 'Options' the same year.
Besides focusing on his music, Christian has made appearances on several television programs, such as 'The Crew League,' 'Making the Band,' and 'Wild 'N Out.'
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