In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has pulled a best-selling book claimed to be a memoir by the late model Kim Porter, detailing her tumultuous relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs. Despite initial claims of authenticity, the book titled “Kim’s Lost Words: A journey for justice, from the other side…” has been deemed fictional by Porter’s family, including her grown children with Combs. The 59-page book, initially ridden with typos and costing $25, soared to Amazon’s Best Sellers list until concerns over its legitimacy led to its removal.
The online giant took the book down following a statement from Porter’s children, who denied any such manuscript was ever penned by their mother. They denounced the writings as complete fabrications, stressing that anyone claiming to possess a manuscript was misrepresenting themselves. The book’s publication on September 6 under the pseudonym Jamal T. Millwood—an alias associated with the allegedly still-alive Tupac Shakur—fueled further controversy.
Publisher Todd Christopher Guzze had previously asserted that the book was based on documents and recordings from sources close to Porter and Combs, piecing together the content to form the supposed memoir. The book’s sales had escalated particularly following Combs’ arrest in September for charges including sex trafficking, which he pleaded not guilty to while being denied bail.
Amazon’s decision underscores the complexities around posthumous publications and the importance of verifying the authenticity in such sensitive matters. The controversy shakes not only the involved family but also fans and readers, bringing to light the delicate nature of fame, memory, and legacy.
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