Kim Porter's best friend steps up to care for Diddy's twin girls as he sits in Brooklyn jail awaiting trial

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As Sean “Diddy” Combs faces mounting legal troubles following his recent arrest, his twin daughters, D’Lila and Jessie, have found support from a familiar and trusted figure.

Lawanda "Lala" Lane, the best friend of their late mother, Kim Porter, has stepped in to care for the 17-year-old twins as they continue their lives in Los Angeles, as reported by TMZ.

The 17-year-olds, who are in their final year of high school, are residing in Los Angeles under Lane’s watchful eye while their father awaits trial.

Diddy’s daughters being looked after by family friend Lawanda 'Lala' Lane

While Diddy’s three adult sons—Quincy, Justin, and Christian “King” Combs—have been by their father's side during his recent court appearances, D’Lila and Jessie have remained with Lala in LA. Though Lane is not their legal guardian, she has reportedly been a maternal figure in their lives for years, overseeing their day-to-day schedules and providing the care and stability the twins need during these challenging times.

Lane frequently shares memories of their friendship on Instagram, where she describes herself as a “mom, auntie,” and works in fashion. With over 16,900 followers, she often posts heartfelt tributes to Porter and updates about her ongoing role in the lives of D’Lila, Jessie, and their siblings.

In a touching post from May 2024, Lane honored Porter and their close-knit group of friends, writing, “We move forward, just want to say I miss you all. We all loved each other through thick and thin. Especially @ladykp.”

In April, Lawanda Lane posted an old selfie of herself and Kim smiling, expressing her ongoing support despite Kim’s death. Porter, who died in 2018 from pneumonia, remains fondly remembered.

Lane wrote in a heartfelt tribute, "My sister, my bestie and my heart forever @ladykp you never know what a true friendship is until, you have to step up and for Kim , me and a few others are holding you down forever.” 

Diddy’s twins in the care of family friend amid federal case ignites online discussions

The news that Sean "Diddy" Combs' twin daughters, D'Lila and Jessie, are under the care of a family friend during his legal battle has sparked widespread reactions across social media. As the twins remain in Los Angeles with Lawanda "Lala" Lane, the best friend of their late mother Kim Porter, many users have expressed both sympathy for the girls and frustration with Diddy's alleged actions.

One user commented, "I just don’t understand why his beautiful daughters weren’t enough reason to change his ways. Knowing all the pain that they have endured in their lives. That’s just selfish and sick," while another added, "Poor girls...I pray for their well-being, they're strong though but still this a lot for them surely, and Chance and Boby Love. Hope this doesn't change anything at school for the older girls..smh."

Other commenters focused on the emotional toll the situation could have on the Combs children. "Bless these babies. All of them," one user wrote, while another expressed heartbreak, saying, "My heart breaks for those girls."

Some users also speculated on the impact Diddy's actions might have had on his children’s upbringing, with one asking, "I wonder how much his kids saw growing up and what they know...," and another remarking, "To think he has daughters and would turn around and treat women that way."

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