Al B. Sure!, born Albert Joseph Brown III, recently hinted at taking additional safety precautions as the criminal investigation into Sean “Diddy” Combs intensifies, particularly surrounding the controversial circumstances of Kim Porter’s death in 2018. Porter, who was Diddy’s longtime partner and the mother of his children, passed away under circumstances that have fueled speculation ever since. Brown’s comments come as the investigation heats up, and he has made it clear that he is deeply concerned about his own safety in connection with the matter.
The singer, who rose to fame in the late 1980s with hits like “Nite and Day,” made these allusions during his acceptance speech at the American Liver Foundation’s National Legacy Gala on October 7. At the event, Brown was honored with the prestigious Transplant Trailblazer Award in recognition of his advocacy work for organ transplant patients and health equity. Brown, 56, has made health and awareness a central mission since undergoing a successful liver transplant in July 2022.
In his heartfelt speech, Brown expressed gratitude for his second chance at life and emphasized the importance of using his platform for good. “Being a trailblazer isn’t about the fame or fortune,” he said, “It’s about walking a path uncertain, filled with hope and conviction, knowing that the work we do will make a difference to those who come after us. Health, to me, is the new wealth.”
Brown went on to discuss the severity of his medical emergency and how it prompted him to take on the role of an advocate for those facing similar challenges.
“While undergoing such a massive life-saving liver transplant, I decided to make a decision to get up and fight, to advocate for all transplant patients around the world,”
he said. His speech was a rallying call for unity and support, as he invited others to join his mission: “So come one, come all, whether you had a transplant, you require one, or just wish to be on my new jack team of transplant trailblazer warriors.”
However, it wasn’t just his health advocacy that captured the audience’s attention. During his speech, Brown hinted at the increased security measures he has implemented amid the ongoing investigation surrounding Porter’s death. According to a report the R&B singer has “stepped up his security immeasurably.” The National Legacy Gala reportedly had tight security, with attendees required to go through a checkpoint that included metal detectors. Brown himself added a cryptic remark during his speech, sharing, “I don’t know if I’m supposed to say it because I don’t want it to go viral. But we even have Homeland Security.”
This revelation comes on the heels of Brown’s calls for a deeper investigation into Kim Porter’s passing. In the years since her death, Brown has raised concerns about foul play and has implied that Diddy could have had a role in both Porter’s death and a health crisis that led to Brown’s own near-death experience. In 2020, Brown revealed that he had fallen into a two-month coma, an event he believes was connected to larger, potentially nefarious circumstances.
Kim Porter passed away in November 2018, with the official cause of death ruled as lobar pneumonia. Despite the coroner’s findings, rumors of foul play have persisted, particularly after Brown’s public statements suggesting that the truth behind her death had not been fully uncovered. In the time since, Brown has not hesitated to share his suspicions about the situation, drawing attention to his own health crisis as possibly linked to the same forces.
The speculation surrounding Porter’s death has prompted responses from her family. Porter’s children—Quincy Brown, Christian Combs, and twins Jessie and D’Lila Combs—have issued statements urging the public to allow their mother to rest in peace. In one such statement, they asserted, “There was no foul play,” refuting the claims and rumors that have circulated in the media.
Additionally, the family has disavowed a memoir purportedly based on Kim Porter’s writings, which was published by Chris Todd. They have made it clear that the book should not be considered authentic and does not represent Porter’s voice or perspective. Despite these efforts to put the rumors to rest, the controversy surrounding Porter’s death remains unresolved in the eyes of some, particularly Brown, who continues to advocate for a thorough investigation.
In the meantime, Al B. Sure! is pressing forward with both his memoir and his advocacy work. During the gala, he announced his forthcoming book, Before Coma, After Coma: The Al B. Sure Story, which promises to shed light on his near-death experience and the events leading up to his health crisis. The memoir is expected to delve deeper into his suspicions surrounding Kim Porter’s death and offer insight into the personal struggles he has faced in recent years.
For now, Brown’s focus remains on spreading awareness about organ transplants and health equity, particularly for marginalized communities. His liver transplant has given him a renewed sense of purpose, and he is determined to use his second chance at life to help others. However, as the investigation into Sean “Diddy” Combs continues, Brown’s cryptic comments and increased security measures suggest that he remains wary of potential threats to his safety. The story surrounding Kim Porter’s death, and Brown’s role in it, is far from over.
