In a shocking turn of events, Amazon has removed a memoir from its site that alleges hip-hop mogul Sean Combs physically abused his longtime girlfriend, Kim Porter, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 47. The book, titled “Kim’s Lost Words: A journey for justice, from the other side…,” was self-published under the pseudonym “Jamal T. Millwood” by Todd Christopher Guzze, also known as Chris Todd. Real name and investigative producer. Amazon stated that they were made aware of a dispute regarding the title and have notified the publisher. As a result, the book is no longer available for sale on their platform, as of Tuesday. The book was given to Todd by two music industry sources and while he expressed uncertainty about its authenticity, he stated he believes it to be true. However, he did not offer a comment on Amazon’s removal of the book when contacted.
Barnes & Noble also removed the book from its website and confirmed that it was never available in their stores. Porter’s children, Quincy, Christian, Jessie, and D’Lila, came forward to denounce the book last month after it started gaining popularity. The book also contains explicit details about Combs’ alleged sexual encounters. Christian and Jessie, along with D’Lila, are the children Combs had with Porter, while Quincy is Al B. Sure’s son. Sure, a famous R&B singer, has also criticized the book and sent a cease-and-desist letter to the publisher, the Amazon CEO, and the company’s founder. He demanded a retraction of the defamatory statements concerning him and Porter and threatened legal action within 10 days if his demands were not met. Brown has referred to the book as fake, unauthorized nonsense.
Porter’s children released a statement last month denying the claims that their mother authored a book and expressing their deep sadness over the situation. They emphasized that their mother’s cause of death was previously determined to be pneumonia and that she should be remembered for the wonderful person she was, rather than being dragged into sensationalized conspiracies. Brown has stated that Porter was in good health when they last spoke, just a few days before her death, and they were in a positive space as friends. The children are dismayed that their personal tragedy has become a public spectacle.
Interest in the book surged following Combs’ arrest on federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution in September. He has pleaded not guilty and was denied bail. The book, priced at $22 in paperback, attracted public attention due to the scandal surrounding Combs. However, the controversial content and its potential impact on the memories of Kim Porter have raised concerns among her family and supporters. The removal of the book from Amazon and Barnes & Noble signifies a broader effort to protect the legacy of Kim Porter and dispel false claims made against her and her loved ones. The situation highlights the importance of respecting the privacy and memory of individuals, especially in the wake of tragedy.
