She’s widely recognized not just for her own accomplishments, but especially as the mother of music legend Sean “Diddy” Combs—making her a key figure in the story behind one of hip-hop’s most influential moguls. As a former model, she once walked the runway and even worked as a teacher’s assistant before stepping into the spotlight in a different way. Over the years, she’s made appearances as herself on popular TV shows like E! True Hollywood Story, America’s Next Top Model, and I Want to Work for Diddy, bringing her real-life strength and personality to the screen.

Raising Diddy wasn’t easy—she did it all as a single mom after the tragic loss of her husband, Melvin Earl Combs, who was fatally shot when Diddy was just a toddler. Despite the hardships, she remained determined, making major sacrifices to ensure her children had every opportunity. She managed to send Diddy to an all-boys Catholic school and eventually through college—foundations that helped shape the man he would become.

As the proud mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, co-founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, and his sister Keisha, her legacy is deeply tied to resilience, love, and quiet strength. Through every challenge, she stood strong for her family, and today, her influence lives on—not just in Diddy’s success, but in the story of a mother who gave everything for her children.