Gene Deal’s revelation that Kim Porter had injured Sean Combs in an abusive encounter wasn’t the only thing he had to say about the former pair. Au contraire, speaking to “The Art of Dialogue,” he also shared that Combs had been very controlling of her throughout their on-and-off relationship.
One of the things Combs would do, Deal alleged, was make it impossible for her to be in relationships with anyone else. As for how he’d do that, Deal shared that he would arrive, then try to seduce his ex — even if she had someone else at the house. Deal added that because Combs would arrive with a full entourage of bodyguards, whoever she had over would be too intimidated to say anything about it. In light of that, Deal questioned whether Combs really loved Porter. In fact, in response to the interviewer asking if he thought Combs’ comments after Porter’s death showed he felt bad about any his actions, he quipped, “Coulda, woulda, shoulda. All that sh** look good for the media.” Yikes.
As we’ve said, a lot of what Combs’ ex-bodyguards have said remains unverified. Additionally, in a December 2023 Instagram post, the rapper denied any wrongdoing in a blanket statement. “I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth,” he claimed. Even so, there’s no denying the claims themselves are particularly disturbing. Time will tell if they can be proven correct, or whether Combs can debunk them.
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
