In a recent Instagram post, style icon and fashion architect Misa Hylton offered a glimpse into her private healing journey, both physical and emotional. Known for her decades-long influence on hip-hop fashion and her layered history with music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, Misa spoke directly to her followers about her recent injury, motherhood, and a controversial appearance at Diddy’s trial.
Misa decided to address internet chatter in her own way.
Misa Hylton Drops IG Statement On Healing, Supporting Her Son, & Diddy Trial Appearance
“God is good all the time!” she began in her May 17 post. “Yes, I’m good, everyone. I’m on my healing journey.”
She revealed that although she initially chose to recover in private, the moment her son Justin Combs—her child with Diddy—said, “Mommy, I need you,” she showed up for him, “walker and all.” (Cameras caught Misa reportedly leaving the Diddy trial this past week).
With grace and conviction, she reminded the world of her top priority: “I’m a MOTHER FIRST, FOR REAL, and I am my son’s strength, and that’s just what it is.”
Her statement comes amid ongoing public scrutiny surrounding Diddy, who is currently in legal battles from multiple allegations, charges, and ramifications. News outlets have reported on Misa’s appearance, Cassie’s testimony, Diddy’s children in the courtroom, and the like.
Misa Hylton Doesn’t Play About Her Son Justin Combs
Misa and Diddy share a long, complicated past, including creative collaboration and co-parenting challenges. The two began dating in the early ’90s, when Misa helped shape the iconic look of acts like Jodeci and Mary J. Blige. In 1993, they welcomed Justin.
While they’ve often presented a united front for their son, cracks in that unity surfaced when Misa publicly criticized Diddy following Justin’s DUI arrest. She questioned the mogul’s influence and the example being set. Months later, during the federal raid of Diddy’s properties, Misa again defended her son and condemned what she called “racially biased aggression” by law enforcement.
In her most recent post, she didn’t mention Combs by name, but there’s no denying the timing of the post. Misa’s words reflect her courage to navigate public pressure, be a mother, and heal.
“I have a purpose-filled life that I live daily. I make impact,” she wrote. “I’m not concerned with insecure people attempting to project their insecurities onto me. EVER.”