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Diddy Defends His Parenting Style on Nightline
Nightline interviewer Martin Bashir got a bit lippy with a visibly annoyed Sean Combs aka Diddy (the “P” is apparently now gone — who can keep track?) and questioned Combs’ fathering six kids with multiple women.
“All of my kids are taken care of. They all go to the best schools,” Combs retorted in the interview which aired Friday. Bashir replied, “But you don’t live with them.”
This line of questioning was precipitated by Combs claiming that while he enjoyed being a father, “his children “deserved more (of his) personal time.” And then Bashir took on the lavish gift of a $360,000 car Combs gave his son Justin for his 16th birthday. Diddy didn’t like where the interview was going one bit.
“I feel the way I raise my children, you know, I don’t have to explain to you or anybody else because nobody knows the way I raise my children…It’s what I wanted to do. I can do whatever I want to do with my children. And you can’t question me about it. Nobody can question me about what I do with my children.”
Well, actually Did-ster (if he can make up ridiculous nicknames so can I), he can question you and did question you — it’s called an interview. So what do you think? Was Bashir out of line for giving Combs grief about his parenting style, not living with his children and excessive gifting? I think it was awesome Bashir wasn’t intimidated by Combs’ fame and fortune — and had the guts to question his values given he is a role model to so many kids.
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DeerMama commented on Jun 14 10 at 12:54 pmYes he is out of line. Everyone does things differently. Takes all kinds. You can tell by the way he responded that he is a good father that has faith in his own philosophy. even if it does appear wack to outside parties.
Russell commented on Jun 14 10 at 1:11 pmSlavery violated the 9 amendment for-real.
Shieldwolf commented on Jun 14 10 at 2:00 pmDiddy listen! do what you think best in YOUR shadow, it’s good for your kids!BUT! think on “their safety!” you mean well, but control that! all know where you stand in the world! Then stand in your Kids world too! Show them your own soul! Money and cars are not the link to your family!!!! you are standing on a very thin strign now!
Sarah commented on Jun 14 10 at 3:13 pmWow, the interviewer was out of line. How many entertainers have been divorced and don’t live with their children? He questioned him as if he were a dead beat dad. Diddy seems to be very involved in his children’s lives. How he spends his money is his business. I can totally see why he would be offended by that line of questioning.
Pa,m commented on Jun 14 10 at 7:27 pmThere wre reak dead beat dads that need to be questioned not the father who actually provides for his kids. Stop being racist.
Toni commented on Jun 15 10 at 12:05 amMartin Bashir is a snake!!!!! I will never forget how he did Michael Jackson!! I never knew how many children Diddy had until know. Diddy didn’t do his homework on that cat. Martin Bashir is a serpent!!!!
TABCCB commented on Nov 22 10 at 10:41 pmYes. Bashir is a racist, snide, misleading “reporter.” He was judgemental and nasty and Sean Combs had every right to call him on it. HE should have never done the interview with the snake Bashir.
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