Amazon has removed the memoir Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice from its platform after Kim Porter’s children claimed the book was a fraudulent account of their mother’s life and relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs. The book had briefly become a bestseller before the family’s public denouncement. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed they are aware of the dispute and have taken action against the title.
The memoir Kim’s Lost Words was published by Todd Christopher Guzze, also known as Chris Todd, who claims to have received information from sources close to Kim Porter and Sean Combs. He mentioned that he was provided with a flash drive, documents, and tapes from Porter, which he used to compile the memoir. The children’s assertion that the book is a fabrication has led to its removal from Amazon.
Todd, publishing under the pseudonym Jamal T. Millwood, did not comment on the book’s removal. Kim’s Lost Words described alleged abuse by Sean Combs, gaining traction after his recent arrest and indictment. Despite reaching number one on Amazon, it faced criticism, including a cease-and-desist from Porter’s ex Al B. Sure! His attorney claimed the book contained false accusations and demanded a public retraction and apology.
Elektra asserted: “There exists no manuscript. It has never existed. Numerous individuals persist in disseminating egregious falsehoods concerning this so-called ‘mystery manuscript,’ treating it as factual. The reality is unequivocal: IT DOES NOT EXIST. Kim would never engage in such conduct.”
Elektra further stated, “This is the unequivocal truth. God is aware of the truth, and so is she. I cannot tolerate further communications regarding this matter without addressing it publicly.
Any negative feedback or commentary in response to this statement will receive no acknowledgment, save for the phrase ‘God bless you.’ The truth remains immutable. Be blessed.”
In a previous statement on the site, Elektra expressed that Porter “was far too sophisticated and dignified to author a ‘tell-all’ book,” emphasizing that the “fundamental truth” is that “she did not.”
Elektra remarked, “The individual responsible for this purported ‘manuscript’ is profoundly delusional. Some may choose to believe she authored it, and we cannot alter that perception. What we can do is continue to safeguard her esteemed legacy as a devoted mother and remember her as the beautiful ‘Brown Girl’ whom all admired.”
Porter’s children—Quincy Brown, aged 33 (with Al B. Sure!, who was subsequently adopted by Combs), Christian Combs, aged 26, and 17-year-old twins Jessie Combs and D’Lila Combs—issued a joint condemnation of the purported book in a statement released last week.
“The allegations suggesting that our mother authored a book are unequivocally false,” the four children declared on Instagram. “She did not write a manuscript, and any individual asserting otherwise is engaging in misrepresentation.”
They further emphasized, “Any so-called ‘friend’ who speaks on behalf of our mother or her family is not a true friend and does not have her best interests in mind.”
Erica Wolff, legal counsel for Diddy, stated to People on September 25, “The alleged ‘memoir’ by Kim Porter is fraudulent.
“It is also profoundly disrespectful—a brazen attempt to exploit tragedy for personal gain. Chris Todd demonstrates a lack of respect for Ms. Porter and her family, who rightfully deserve better. Contrary to the fabrications presented in his deplorable ‘memoir,’ it is a well-established fact that Ms. Porter passed away from natural causes. May she rest in peace.”
