Misa Hylton, Mother of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Son, Responds to Cassie Assault Video: He ‘Needs Help’

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Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Misa Hylton, famed stylist and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former partner, has weighed in on the recently released tape of the mogul abusing Cassie Ventura, stating that Combs “needs help and I am praying that he truly does the personal work and receives it.” “I am heartbroken that Cassie must relive the horror of her abuse, and my heart goes out to her,” wrote Hylton on Instagram, sharing images of Combs’ five children. “I know exactly how she feels, and through my empathy, it has triggered my own trauma.” Hylton has known Combs since her teenage years, and is co-parent to their 30-year-old son Justin. “These young people were raised by women that want the best for them — we put God and education first and have always been united in our mutual effort to support their dreams.

Two of the youngest do not have their mother here and it has been our duty to support them.” Last week, CNN released a shocking video of Combs physically assaulting his former girlfriend Ventura in 2016 at a hotel in Los Angeles.

Shortly after, Combs admitted to the assault in an apology video posted to Instagram. “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you gotta do that,” he said. “I was fucked up.