Were people accusing Puffy of being abusive? I’ve heard a lot of accusations fly about the guy (womanizing, control freak, also great businessman, genius, etc) but abusive is not one I remember. Apparently there were enough rumors that Kim Porter left Diddy due to abuse that she had to state otherwise.

“Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend has dismissed speculation she left the rap mogul because he was physically abusive. Model Kim Porter ended her on/off 10-year romance with Combs, who is the father of her three children, last month (Jul07). And while she accepts her ex has a ‘temper’, Porter insists he never once abused her. She says, ‘He has a little temper. Sometimes he talks to people in ways that they don’t like, but he’s never been physically abusive to me. We had our arguments like any couple, but that’s normal – I don’t see a problem with that. He’s not an abusive person.’”

[From Contact Music]

Alright, well good to know, I guess. Kim also confirmed in an interview last year that Sienna Miller did not break up their relationship, and that Sienna and Diddy really are just good friends. She’s also aware Diddy did cheat on her, but seems to think that’s a condition common to all men.

“’I will never sit here and say that Puffy – or any man – is 100 per cent faithful. I just don’t believe it. Some of you are, but I’m not going to sit here and say that I didn’t believe that he cheated on me. I would never say that. I’m aware that he’s cheated.’”

[From the Bosh]

The best quotes are directed at P Diddy’s relationship with J-Lo, where Porter pretty much calls the whole thing bull.

“’It was an embarrassment. I never thought it was real. I knew what was going on with him. Despite what you see in print and when the cameras are flashing, what’s going on in someone’s heart may be totally different. He was still in love with me. I never looked at their relationship as serious.’”

[From the Bosh]

I don’t know if that quote makes her really secure with herself or really egocentric. Kim has said that she and Diddy are still friends, so they’ll always be together as a family, and that makes the breakup easier. That’s nice. The girl is angling for some major change from Puff Daddy but it’s not like he can’t afford it. This probably works out better for both of them. If they’re able to remain friends and be good to their kids, and Puffy can tomcat around, everyone wins. Except for J-Lo. That was just cold.

Picture note by JayBird: Here’s Kim and Puffy at the 2006 BET Awards. I’m guessing some of the kids in this picture are their kids (not the twin girls obviously) – they have a 9 year old son together, and each have another son with other partners. Header image is Kim & Puffy back in the day at the 2003 Vibe Awards. Images thanks to PR Photos.