While Sean “Diddy” Combs was detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting trial, his children shared a video they could overhear on the phone wishing him a happy birthday.

In the video shared by his son Justin Dior Combs on Monday, Diddy could be heard talking to his children on the phone; It was one of the first times the public had heard the elder Combs’ voice since his arrest.

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“I love you all very much. I can’t wait to see you all. I want to say that I am proud of all of you, especially the girls. I mean all of you, but only because you are strong. Thank you all for being strong and thank you for being there for me and supporting me. I love you all. I have the best family in the world. It’s my birthday. I’m happy. Thank you all for making this call to me. I love you all,” Diddy can be heard telling Quincy Brown, Justin, Christian (King), Chance, Jessie, D’Lila and Love.

Combs’ children told him they loved him and said they couldn’t wait to see him “in a few days.”

Justin Combs is Diddy’s first son with fashion designer Misa Hylton. Chance’s mother is businesswoman Sarah Chapman. Diddy shared Brown, Christian (King) Combs, and twins D’Lila and Jessie Combs with his late ex Kim Porter. Diddy shares daughter Love with model Dana Tran.

last month a statement on social mediaHis children expressed their support for their father after he was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.

“This past month has devastated our family,” the statement said. “Many people judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that turned into nonsense on social media. We stand united and support you every step of the way. We hold on to the truth, knowing that the Truth will prevail and nothing can break the strength of our family. “We miss you and love you, dad.”

Brown, Christian (King) Combs and twins, D’Lila and Jessie Combs published a statement After R&B singer and Brown’s biological father Al B. Sure! called for an investigation It will open to Porter’s death.

“We are deeply saddened that the world has to reflect the most tragic event of our lives to the audience. Our mother should be remembered as a beautiful, strong, kind and loving woman. In the statement made at the time, it was stated that her memory should not be tainted by terrible conspiracy theories. “We ask everyone to respect our mother Kim Porter and we want him to have great respect for his legacy so that he may rest in peace. This is what he deserves. We love and miss you mom. Quincy, Christian, Jessie and D’Lila.”

Diddy was arrested And was indicted in September He was facing three charges of running a major criminal organization that allegedly assaulted and trafficked women with the help of his business empire since at least 2008. After pleading not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges, he was denied bail due to concerns. can flee the country.

The arrest comes as Combs faces legal trouble after ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura sue Last year, there was an article detailing a decade of physical and sexual abuse. Since his arrest, the emperor has faced a number of lawsuits and allegations. Produced by Rodney “Lil Rod” JonesThe person who filed a sexual lawsuit against Combs in February, accusing him of harassing and trafficking her. A. sexual assault case she was also offered by former bandmate Dawn Richard. similar complaints also made other accusersIncluding Liza Gardner, Joi Dickerson-Neal and Crystal McKinney.

Announced earlier this month He said 120 accusers made allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking against Diddy. Twenty-five of the accusers were minors and were between 9 and 14 years old at the time of the alleged incidents.

The accusers’ lawyer, Tony Buzbee, said many of the accusers claimed they were raped after being drugged and that “many people trying to break into the industry are coerced into such behavior with the promise of stardom.” Diddy continued to deny the allegations.

Diddy remains behind bars while awaiting his trial. Set for May 5. If convicted, Combs faces 15 years to life in prison.

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