Q Parker, know as a one-time member of 112, took a moment in his promotional run for his new solo R&B album Evolution of Romance to revisit a topic that has followed him all year.
The singer said his support for Sean “Diddy” Combs has not wavered even as the Bad Boy founder continues to fight legal battles that have reshaped the public conversation around him. The remarks came during an upcoming interview with AllHipHop, where Parker spoke plainly about their connection and the weight of their shared history within the powerhouse label. He said the headlines or sentiments surrounding Combs have not changed how he moves. One of the key moments in the discussion involved Parker’s final communication with Combs before the music mogul was detained. Parker said Combs listened to early cuts from Evolution of Romance and offered encouragement one day before authorities took him into custody.
Parker said Combs’ imprint still lives in his creative decisions as an indie act. He pointed to lessons on branding, rehearsal and discipline that shaped 112 during their Bad Boy rise in the 1990s. Parker’s new album aims to restore emotional R&B to the center of the genre, something Diddy sought to do with this last project.