Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImageThe pandemic has broughtDiddycloser to his family.Chatting with iconic producerClive Davisduring the virtual Pre-Grammy Gala benefittingMusiCareson Saturday night, the rapper, born Sean Combs, opened up about how being “sequestered” with his kids helped him make up for lost time.“For me, my life got better because I was running myself into the ground and I wasn’t taking enough time for my family and for myself. It’s really been a blessing,” he told Davis. “Ilost the mother of my childrenand the time that [my kids and I] were sequestered together, it helped me to make up for all those years I was on tour and to get closer to my family.““For me, it’s been a blessing but really using the time to become a better father and a better person,” he added. (Combs is dad to twin daughtersJessie and D’Lila, 14, and son Christian, 22 whom he shared with late partnerKim Porteras well as son Justin, 27, and daughter Chance, 14, from other relationships.)Diddy; Clive Davis.Courtesy of Clive DavisWant to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday. Get a taste of the podcast below.The singer — who stepped away from the industry for a bit — said that he had been missing music-making as well.“When I turned 50 … I knew something was missing and what was missing was music,” he said. “I don’t have a big splashy announcement. I can just say I’m back orchestrating and I’m excited to see what the future holds.“Approximately 2,000 people attended the gala featuring Clive Davis, which featured interviews withBruce Springsteen,Alicia KeysandRod Stewart. In attendance were the likes of U.S. House of Representatives SpeakerNancy Pelosi,Dan + Shay,Don Lemon,Charlie Puth, among others.RELATED VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Remembers Kim Porter on the 2nd Anniversary of Her Death: ‘Love You Forever’Along with spending more time with their dad, the musician’s daughters have also been giving back during the pandemic. Last month, theydonated special packages of beauty and skincare products to Alexandria House, which provides housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing.“Last year and going into this year has been difficult for so many. We know how truly blessed we are, and our parents have taught us the importance of helping others,” Chance, D’Lila and Jessie told PEOPLE in a statement then. “It’s something that we’ve made a goal for ourselves as we start to make our own decisions and find our paths as young women.““We have made long-lasting memories from our visit to Alexandria House,” they add.
Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
The pandemic has broughtDiddycloser to his family.Chatting with iconic producerClive Davisduring the virtual Pre-Grammy Gala benefittingMusiCareson Saturday night, the rapper, born Sean Combs, opened up about how being “sequestered” with his kids helped him make up for lost time.“For me, my life got better because I was running myself into the ground and I wasn’t taking enough time for my family and for myself. It’s really been a blessing,” he told Davis. “Ilost the mother of my childrenand the time that [my kids and I] were sequestered together, it helped me to make up for all those years I was on tour and to get closer to my family.““For me, it’s been a blessing but really using the time to become a better father and a better person,” he added. (Combs is dad to twin daughtersJessie and D’Lila, 14, and son Christian, 22 whom he shared with late partnerKim Porteras well as son Justin, 27, and daughter Chance, 14, from other relationships.)Diddy; Clive Davis.Courtesy of Clive DavisWant to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday. Get a taste of the podcast below.The singer — who stepped away from the industry for a bit — said that he had been missing music-making as well.“When I turned 50 … I knew something was missing and what was missing was music,” he said. “I don’t have a big splashy announcement. I can just say I’m back orchestrating and I’m excited to see what the future holds.“Approximately 2,000 people attended the gala featuring Clive Davis, which featured interviews withBruce Springsteen,Alicia KeysandRod Stewart. In attendance were the likes of U.S. House of Representatives SpeakerNancy Pelosi,Dan + Shay,Don Lemon,Charlie Puth, among others.RELATED VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Remembers Kim Porter on the 2nd Anniversary of Her Death: ‘Love You Forever’Along with spending more time with their dad, the musician’s daughters have also been giving back during the pandemic. Last month, theydonated special packages of beauty and skincare products to Alexandria House, which provides housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing.“Last year and going into this year has been difficult for so many. We know how truly blessed we are, and our parents have taught us the importance of helping others,” Chance, D’Lila and Jessie told PEOPLE in a statement then. “It’s something that we’ve made a goal for ourselves as we start to make our own decisions and find our paths as young women.““We have made long-lasting memories from our visit to Alexandria House,” they add.
The pandemic has broughtDiddycloser to his family.
Chatting with iconic producerClive Davisduring the virtual Pre-Grammy Gala benefittingMusiCareson Saturday night, the rapper, born Sean Combs, opened up about how being “sequestered” with his kids helped him make up for lost time.
“For me, my life got better because I was running myself into the ground and I wasn’t taking enough time for my family and for myself. It’s really been a blessing,” he told Davis. “Ilost the mother of my childrenand the time that [my kids and I] were sequestered together, it helped me to make up for all those years I was on tour and to get closer to my family.”
“For me, it’s been a blessing but really using the time to become a better father and a better person,” he added. (Combs is dad to twin daughtersJessie and D’Lila, 14, and son Christian, 22 whom he shared with late partnerKim Porteras well as son Justin, 27, and daughter Chance, 14, from other relationships.)
Diddy; Clive Davis.Courtesy of Clive Davis
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday. Get a taste of the podcast below.
The singer — who stepped away from the industry for a bit — said that he had been missing music-making as well.
“When I turned 50 … I knew something was missing and what was missing was music,” he said. “I don’t have a big splashy announcement. I can just say I’m back orchestrating and I’m excited to see what the future holds.”
Approximately 2,000 people attended the gala featuring Clive Davis, which featured interviews withBruce Springsteen,Alicia KeysandRod Stewart. In attendance were the likes of U.S. House of Representatives SpeakerNancy Pelosi,Dan + Shay,Don Lemon,Charlie Puth, among others.
RELATED VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Remembers Kim Porter on the 2nd Anniversary of Her Death: ‘Love You Forever’
Along with spending more time with their dad, the musician’s daughters have also been giving back during the pandemic. Last month, theydonated special packages of beauty and skincare products to Alexandria House, which provides housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing.
“Last year and going into this year has been difficult for so many. We know how truly blessed we are, and our parents have taught us the importance of helping others,” Chance, D’Lila and Jessie told PEOPLE in a statement then. “It’s something that we’ve made a goal for ourselves as we start to make our own decisions and find our paths as young women.”
“We have made long-lasting memories from our visit to Alexandria House,” they add.
source: people.com
