Amazon has removed a controversial memoir falsely attributed to the late Kim Porter, former partner of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, from its platform. The book, which claimed to share personal stories about Porter’s relationship with Combs, has been labeled as “fake” and filled with unverified claims by Porter’s family and representatives. In a statement, an Amazon spokesperson said, “We take matters of intellectual property seriously.
The book in question has been removed from our platform pending further investigation.”
The memoir, titled “Kim’s Lost Words: A journey for justice, from the other side…,” was published by independent publisher Todd Christopher Guzze, who operates under the name Chris Todd. Todd claimed that sources close to Porter and Combs provided him with a “flash drive, documents, and tapes” from Porter, which he used to piece together the memoir. He published the title under the pseudonym Jamal T. Millwood.
Despite its quiet release, the book skyrocketed in popularity, reaching the No.
Amazon removes fake Porter memoir
1 spot on Amazon’s bestsellers list in September.
However, after various disputes and concerns were raised by Porter’s children, who denounced the memoir as a complete fabrication, Amazon decided to pull it from sale. Porter’s four children, three of whom she shared with Combs, released a statement saying, “[A]nyone claiming to have a manuscript is misrepresenting themselves. Additionally, please understand that any so-called ‘friend’ speaking on behalf of our mom or her family is not a friend.
Nor do they have her best interests at heart.”
Combs’ attorney, Erica Wolf, also described the book as “fake,” “offensive,” and “a shameless attempt to profit from tragedy.”
The memoir detailed alleged physical abuse, sexual coercion, and other acts of violence that Combs allegedly committed against Porter. Combs has faced multiple allegations of physical and sexual violence dating back to the 1990s but has denied the criminal charges levied against him. The removal of the memoir has been a crucial step in addressing the concerns raised by those close to Porter, who tragically passed away in 2018.
The incident has reignited discussions on the importance of verifying the authenticity of such intimate and potentially damaging publications.
