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Diddy Makes His Relationship With Yung Miami Instagram Official During NYE Family Yacht Trip

Despite all the rumors swirling around the on-again-off-again couple, Yung Miami and Diddy aren’t slowing down. The mogul recently brought the City Girls rapper along for a New Year’s Eve family yacht trip. Joining for the special occasion were his mother, his children — Quincy, King, Justin, Dior, Chance, Jessie, and D’Lila — and his newest bundle of joy, Love Sean Combs, as well as her mother, 28 cyber specialist Dana Tran.

Diddy dropped two posts on his Instagram, one featuring Miami and him getting cozy with each other and another with a set of his children, mother, and Tran enjoying their time on the luxury sailboat.

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Fans assumed there was trouble in paradise after the Bad Boy Records CEO announced that he would be fathering a child, Love Sean Combs, this past December. The world was left wondering if Miami knew about the news before it was shared online. During a recent episode of her podcast Caresha, Please, featuring G Herbo, the rapper and host got very candid about her complicated relationship with the billionaire hitmaker. Miami revealed that she was, in fact, aware of Diddy’s child and that announcement “didn’t come as a surprise” after the Chicago rapper boldly asked her about the situation.

“Yeah, I did. I think communication is the key,” she said. “I feel like when you [are] dealing with somebody, communication is the key. It wasn’t a surprise.”

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Diddy shares precious snap of his newborn daughter during family yachting trip: 'Good morning from baby Love!'

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Published: 11:41 EDT, 3 January 2023 | Updated: 12:27 EDT, 3 January 2023

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Diddy has given fans another precious glimpse at his newborn daughter Love.

The music mogul, 53, posted a snap of his daughter gazing happily towards the camera during his family yacht trip.

'Good Morning from Baby Love!' he wrote in the photo.

Good morning! Diddy posted another precious glimpse of his newborn daughter Love on Tuesday 

The adorable tyke wore a floral print outfit and headband decorated with pink flowers. She appeared to be in the arms of her mother, Dana Tran.

The infant made another appearance in a second family photo Diddy posted to his Instagram Stories.

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The proud papa held the youngster as he posed alongside his family. He added a prayer hands emoji to the bottom of the photo.

Diddy is currently celebrating the holidays on board a luxurious yacht with his family, which includes his girlfriend Yung Miami. 

Family! The music mogul proudly held his infant as he posed with family 

Vitamin sea! The rapper is currently onboard a luxury yacht with his family 

The rapper shocked fans when he announced the arrival of Love late last year.  

Baby Love's mother is a 28-year-old cyber security specialist called Dana Tran, according to a birth certificate obtained by TMZ .

Born Sean John Combs, Diddy has since changed his name to Sean Love Combs, so his new baby - whose full name is Love Sean Combs - is essentially named after him.

Loved up: At the time of the birth and still to this day, Diddy has been enjoying an open relationship with the busty 28-year-old rapper Yung Miami

Diddy has five other children with different partners.  

With his late ex-partner Kim Porter, the Grammy-winning superstar fathered Christian Combs, 24, and 16-year-old twins D’Lila Star Combs and Jessie James Combs.

With his ex-girlfriend Misa Hylton, Diddy shares his oldest child – 29-year-old Justin Dior Combs.

And with ex-girlfriend Sarah Chapman, the I Need a Girl rapper shares a daughter named Chance Combs.

Kim Porter's 31-year-old son Quincy Taylor Brown – conceived with record producer Al B. Sure! – was largely raised by Diddy and he remains a surrogate father figure to Brown, making him technically a father of seven.

At the time of Love's birth and still to this day, Diddy has been enjoying an open relationship with the busty 28-year-old rapper Yung Miami.

The couple recently went Instagram official, both posting loved-up shots as they rang in the New Year on the yacht.

'HAPPY NEW YEAR!! LOVE,' Diddy captioned his snaps, while Yung posted, 'Another 365 days around the world with you. Happy New Year!' 

Happy New Year! The couple recently went Instagram official, both posting loved-up shots as they rang in the New Year on the yacht

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A rare look inside Diddy’s $65 million superyacht

From a newspaper vendor at the age of 12, Sean “Diddy” Combs has built a successful business empire in addition to his music career. The business mogul has a net worth of nearly $1 billion and his fortune comes from stakes in businesses such as Ciroc Vodka, Sean John clothing line, DeLeon tequila, Aquahydrate water, and sponsorships deals.

Aside from his businesses, Diddy is accustomed to the high life and he has a superyacht to match his status as a musician, artiste manager and business investor. The business mogul owns a $65 million superyacht he bought in 2012.

According to autoevolution , Diddy has been sailing in Europe, like other celebrities and multimillionaires. The difference here is that Diddy travels using his own yacht, Maraya, which means “many mirrors” in Arabic or “admired” based on its Spanish origin.

Maraya was built and delivered in 2008 by CRN Ancona, a Ferretti Group subsidiary. The yacht is 54.2-meter (177.8-foot) and has interiors by Claude Missir and Zuccon. Also, the yacht is a five-decker that offers ample exterior space and lavish interiors.

According to autoevolution , the superyacht’s hull is steel and the superstructure aluminum. It has a sparkling white with a clean silhouette exterior; the interiors are more masculine, with heavy woods and real leather accents.

The yacht has accommodation for 12 people over eight rooms, including a master suite, five VIP staterooms, three twin cabins and one Pullman bed. It can carry up to 17 crew members onboard to ensure a truly relaxing experience, according to Daily Mail.

The yacht also has other luxurious amenities like a jacuzzi on the sundeck, a fully-equipped gym and wellness area, and vast lounge areas. The yacht also has a nightclub-like area with a bar, a screening room, formal and informal dining rooms, and a chef’s kitchen.

The Maraya, powered by twin Caterpillar engines, can reach maximum speeds of 16.5 knots and travel leisurely at 14.5 knots, according to autoevolution .

Diddy was raised by his grandmother following the killing of his dad when he was only two years old. He graduated from the Roman Catholic Mouth Saint Michael Academy in 1987 and proceeded to Howard University as a business major, but left after his sophomore year, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

He is credited with nurturing talents such as Jodeci and Mary J. Blige besides Notorious BIG, Carl Thomas, Faith Evans, 112, Total, and Father MC.

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Everything You Need to Know About P. Diddy’s Amazing Yacht From The Price To The Starlets Who Party On It

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The Story Behind Diddy's $400,000 Yacht Rental

It was reported that the yacht itself cost about $25 million and was the size of a small home in the Hamptons.

When it comes to the life of the rich and the famous, virtually nothing is off limits. These people have all amassed an amount of wealth that is nearly unachievable to the average person, and they certainly know how to spend their money on the luxurious things in life. People like Kim Kardashian , Kylie Jenner , and 50 Cent have all made a mint and have made news with their money.

Diddy has been a fixture in music and entertainment for longer than some people realize, and his fortune is nothing to scoff at. Because he’s incredibly rich, the man has certainly made the news with his lavish spending.

Let’s take a look back at Diddy’s insane yacht rental and how things only managed to get even crazier from there!

It Was For An Annual Trip

When looking at Diddy’s amazing yacht history, we first must look at his yacht rental from yesteryear. This rental wound up being so lavish and expensive that it legit made the news and warranted some coverage.

The  New York Post reported that this yacht rental was all part of an annual trip that Diddy would take with his family. This particular yacht rental was going to escort the family and friends around the South of France, which is an area of the planet that some people will never even get the chance to experience.

Diddy is no stranger to working hard and playing harder, especially back in the day when he was a younger man. Sure, he could have just dialed things back for his annual trip, but where’s the fun in that? If you have the cash, you’d might as well spend it, and this is precisely what the mogul did.

It was reported that the yacht itself cost about $25 million and was the size of a small home in the Hamptons, which is about as posh as it gets. Being able to travel on the Mediterranean would be great, but doing so in such style and luxury is one heck of a way to take an annual trip.

As if all of this wasn’t impressive enough, just wait until we reveal all the finer workings of this vessel. Needless to say, it’s as good as it gets for any person that can afford it.

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It Had All The Bells And Whistles

A yacht that costs $25 million to own and about $400,000 to rent had better be spacious, luxurious, and come complete with anything and everything that a person on a vacation could ever want or need. Naturally, the Southern Cross III that Diddy rented had all of that covered.

According to the  New York Post , it came complete with king-size beds and jacuzzis for the family to use while sailing on the Mediterranean. Not only that, but there are both indoor and outdoor bar areas for any person looking to spice things up a bit. Trust us when we say that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Feeling hungry? There’s a private chef on board that can make anything and everything under the sun, meaning that the family is always taken care of while relaxing in the sun during the day. Diddy was also able to make port calls for shopping trips with his family, just in case being out to sea got too boring.

Amazingly, there is also a helicopter pad so that people can fly on board. Because he has friends with the money and the means, Diddy was always able to bring someone on board at any point during this luxurious trip.

Clearly, Diddy loved what this trip did for him and his family, because this was not the only time he would get involved with yachts.

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This Isn’t His Only Yacht Adventure

Renting a yacht is cool and all, but owning one is a true flex. Eventually, Diddy would drop a ton of cash to get one of his own.

Stylecaster reports that Diddy dropped about $72 million to get his hands on a beautiful yacht, which is called Oasis. The yacht itself is almost 195 feet, meaning that there is a ton of room for other people to hop on board and have a good time whenever they feel like it.

Not only does this amazing yacht have all the bells and whistles, but it also has a personal nightclub on board, according to  Stylecaster , which is just insane. This is one flex that few others can come close to matching.

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Diddy’s original $400,000 rental is nice and all, but he really stepped things up when he got his own yacht to spend his time on. We can only imagine the fun that is had on that thing, especially when other celebrities are involved.

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Diddy’s Kids: Everything to Know About His 7 Children & Their Mothers

Learn all about Diddy's seven children that he shares with four different women, including late girlfriend Kim Porter.

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Diddy , 53, is a man of many talents. The superstar performer is going to be honored at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12 with the Global Icon Award and he’ll also perform at the show. In addition to his many talents, Diddy also goes by many  names. As fans know, the rapper and record producer was born Sean Combs, but over the years has been known by monikers such as Puff Daddy, Puffy, P. Diddy, Love, and Diddy. But to his children, he’s merely known as “Dad.”

Diddy (that’s how he’ll go by in this story, at least) has seven children, one of whom is adopted. The “I Need a Girl” singer welcomed his kids from four different relationships, including his on-again, off-again romance with Kim Porter , who sadly died in 2018. On December 10, 2022 he also shocked the world with the announcement of baby number seven : Love Sean Combs . “I’m so blessed to welcome my baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world. Mama Combs, Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie and myself all love you so much! God is the Greatest!” he tweeted.

I’m so blessed to welcome my baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world. Mama Combs, Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie and myself all love you so much! God is the Greatest! — LOVE (@Diddy) December 10, 2022

Over the years, Diddy has always put his children first and has been there for them every step of the way.

Below is everything you should know about the rapper’s seven children.

Quincy Taylor Brown

Quincy Taylor Brown , 32, is Diddy’s eldest child. He is the biological son of Kim and singer Albert Joseph Brown (Al B. Sure!) and was eventually adopted by Diddy after the rapper started a relationship with Kim when Quincy was 4. Diddy and Kim raised Quincy along with their three other children, and when he turned 16, they even threw him a huge party in Atlanta that was featured on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 .

Quincy is an actor, and has appeared in five films. He starred in the hit Fox show Star  from 2016 to 2019, and most recently, is featured in the Starz drama series  Power Book III: Raising Kanan , which is a spinoff-off to  Power . Aside from his acting career, Quincy has also released a number of singles, started his own production company called FourXample, and created a watch line called Chalk by Quincy and a jeans collection with Embellish.

Quincy lost his mom Kim in 2018 due to complications from pneumonia, and since then he’s been open about grieving the tragic death. In March 2021, Quincy honored his mother for Women’s History Month and told  PEOPLE , “She definitely was and still is the most important woman in my life. Any time something comes across my way and I think of her first, that means something, and this is one of those no-brainers. She’s had that much of an impact on me to where I can talk about her every day for the rest of my life.”

Justin Combs

Diddy’s eldest biological child, Justin Dior Combs , was born in 1993 to designer Misa Hilton-Brim . Justin, now 29, attended UCLA on a football scholarship and played quarterback while studying Sociology. Justin is know for his affluent lifestyle, which he documents on his Instagram page that has racked up over 1.7 million followers.

Justin has been featured on reality television a few times, including on Nick Cannon ‘s Wild ‘N Out ,  My Super Sweet 16 , Hip Hop Square and  Catfish . He’s been romantically linked to a few famous women in the past, such as Saweetie , Lori Harvey , Chantel Jeffries and India Westbrook , but the current status of Justin’s dating life is unclear. In June 2023, Justin was arrested after he failed a sobriety test after running a red light in Beverly Hills. He was reportedly released on a $5,000 bail.

Christian Combs

Christian Combs , 25, is the son of Diddy and Kim. Christian is a model and raps under the stage name King Combs . At age 16, he signed a record deal with Bad Boy Entertainment, which was founded by Diddy, and five years later he released his first EP,  CYNCerely C3 . In 2018, he dropped the hit song “Love You Better” which featured Chris Brown . Christian has nearly 2.5 million followers on Instagram, where he typically documents his music endeavors and modeling gigs. He was previously in a relationship with model  Breah Hicks , but they reportedly split in April 2021 after six years of dating.

Chance Combs

Chance Combs , 17, is Diddy’s only child with his longtime associate, Sarah Chapman . Chance was born in July 2006, just five months before Diddy welcomed his twin daughters with Kim. Like her siblings, Chance has taken up modeling, and even recently appeared in the September 2021 issue of Vanity Fair   with her father and twin sisters. Chance seems to have a very close bond with her sisters, as the three girls are constantly documenting their outings together on their social media pages. She’s also close with mom Sarah, as proven in Chance’s Mother’s Day tribute  she shared to her parent back in May 2021.

D’Lila & Jessie Combs

Diddy and Kim’s youngest children, 16-year-old twins D’Lila Star and Jessie James Combs , were born in December 2006. Their mother sadly died when they were only 11 years old, and since then they’ve been raised by Diddy alongside their siblings. As mentioned before, the identical twins are very close to their sister Chance. And in typical Gen. Z fashion, D’Lila and Jessie are also extremely active on TikTok, where they boast over 37,000 followers on their joint account .

D’Lila and Jessie also have a lot of love for their dad. For Diddy’s 51st birthday in November 2020, the twins posted an amazing throwback photo as tribute on Instagram. “Happy birthday Daddy! We love you so so sooo much! Thank you for being a real king and raising us to be true queens!” they wrote.

Love Sean Combs

Diddy revealed to the world that he welcomed a baby girl on Saturday, Dec. 10. “I’m so blessed to welcome my baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world,” he tweeted, sharing her name. “Mama Combs, Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie and myself all love you so much! God is the Greatest!” he added. Love’s birth certificated was revealed on Dec. 12, and it states that Love’s mother is a woman named Dana Tran , 28.

On December 25, 2022, he shared a first look at little Love alongside his older children on Instagram , as they all wore matching Christmas pajamas. “Merry Christmas from my family to yours! LOVE,” he captioned the pic. Love wore what appeared to be green elf pajamas, while the older siblings and their famous dad wore red and green stripes with Santa hats for the family celebration at home.

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The windy Russian autumn weather might be a little bit tricky for sailing, but it doesn’t stop brave yachtsmen from all over the world from flocking to Russian capital in the beginning of September when the Moscow Yacht Show commences. The main Russian Yacht exhibition gathers professional and amateur yacht lovers together under the wing of The Royal Yacht Club.

This year it took place for a fourth time already. The exhibition is considered the principal event on the sporting and social calendar. The Moscow Yacht Show 2010 united in one area three of the largest Russian yachts distributors: Ultramarine, Nordmarine and Premium Yachts.

A wide range of yachts were on display for a week. An exhibition showcased yachts both from Russian manufacturers and world famous brands: Azimut, Princess, Ferretti, Pershing, Riviera, Doral, Linssen, etc.

It was a real feast for seafarers as visitors of the show had a unique chance not only to take a look at the newest superyachts before they hit the market, but also to evaluate their driving advantages during the test drive. The show provided an excellent opportunity for yacht enthusiasts to choose and buy a new boat for the next season.

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With room for nearly 8,000 people on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, there are wild water rides, 40 dining and entertainment choices and, surprisingly, spaces for some actual peace and quiet

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One man got down on his knees and kissed the rug emblazoned with the ship’s logo. Another lifted his wife and swung her around, ecstatic to be among the roughly 5,000 passengers to embark on the inaugural sailing of the world’s largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas.

For months, the 250,800-ton ship, which can carry nearly 8,000 people, has been making headlines — including some that have criticized its size and potential to damage the environment. But the passengers who plunked down $1,800 to $100,000 and boarded the ship at Port Miami in Florida on Jan. 27, said nothing could have prepared them for the vessel’s sheer scale.

“It’s stunning,” said Christina Carvalho, a 43-year-old accountant from Oakland, as she stood on the ship’s Royal Promenade, gaping up at “The Pearl,” a gigantic kinetic art installation. “It feels even bigger than I expected.”

While Royal Caribbean has packed the ship with amenities to craft “the ultimate family vacation,” the company’s design team has tried to defy negative stereotypes like crowded decks and long lines. Instead of steel walls, the interior is open and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows to bring passengers closer to the water and make the central thoroughfare feel less like a shopping mall.

“Over the years our customers told us that despite being on the ocean, they did not feel connected to it, so with Icon we wanted to bring water everywhere,” said Jennifer Goswami, the director of product development at Royal Caribbean International.

I was on board the Icon of the Seas for five days of its seven-night inaugural sailing to the eastern Caribbean. Here are some of my takeaways:

Embarkation

Embarkation starts through Royal Caribbean’s app. After some glitches, it took me 10 minutes to scan identification documents, fill out a health form and pick a time slot for boarding.

On the day of the sailing, I headed to Port Miami expecting chaos, but as I got out of the taxi, I was greeted by a porter who took my bag and ushered me to the terminal. I scanned my app, showed my passport and went through security in less than 10 minutes. I lingered, waiting to see if others had as smooth an experience as I did, but there was just a steady flow of passengers ascending the gangway.

The ship has the feel of a city, with eight distinct “neighborhoods.” My favorite, Central Park, was filled with more than 33,000 plants; it was the perfect place to stroll or read on a bench. The Royal Promenade, with karaoke and a piano bar, could get crowded and noisy at peak times.

The seven swimming pools are designed for different vibes and demographics: The Hideaway is an adults-only infinity pool, with DJ sets and cocktails; another adult pool has an adjacent children’s splash pool. Empty lounge chairs were plentiful for sunbathers across the ship.

On our first sea day, I was so surprised by the relative absence of crowds that I walked the ship trying to find them. But with so many venues, including 40 restaurants, bars and entertainment spaces, passengers were constantly moving around.

Seeking a quiet space one afternoon, I found the Aquadome , a tranquil lounging area with wraparound windows. Fellow passengers napped there.

Entertainment and activities

From a sunrise surf simulator lesson to late-night dancing in the nightclub, the ship seems to offer something for everyone, most of it free. The water park with six slides was a big draw. One ride, the Crown’s Edge, is not complimentary: Starting at $49, it tosses you (in a harness) above the sea, leaving you dangling.

There is a fitness center, jogging track, a basketball and soccer court, a putt-putt course, pickleball, rock climbing and dancing. A wellness center and spa offers treatments for an additional cost. All can be reserved on the app; for popular attractions like the Crown’s Edge it’s helpful to book ahead because places fill up fast.

For nightly entertainment, “Aqua Action” was a standout, with aquatic entertainers performing under a 55-foot waterfall, as was the comedy club.

Not surprisingly, some passengers felt overprogrammed. “There’s almost too much to do,” said Nancy Carter, 54, a nurse from Brighton, England. “It’s hard to plan your day and even when you are busy doing something, you feel like you are missing out on something else.”

At the Surfside neighborhood, there are pools and restaurants for both adults and children so that families can spend time together. For parents wanting alone time, the Adventure Ocean child-care facility has play areas and programs for ages 6 months to 12 years that is included in the fare.

There’s a social center for teenagers, too, with games and music. “It’s a great place to meet new people and make friends,” said Madison Foxx, 14, from Morrisville, N.C. Her mother, Ashley, a 38-year-old federal prosecutor, said the ship kept her two children entertained and allowed her both alone time and quality family time.

“I can relax and the kids are happy and busy all day,” she said. “Then we have many special moments together.”

One of the biggest surprises was the array of dining choices.

The Windjammer Cafe and the main dining room were the busiest all-inclusive options. My daily go-to was the Aquadome food hall, with crepes made-to-order and a Greek food stand. Another favorite of mine was Pier 7, a restaurant in Surfside that served raw-tuna Buddha bowls, mango-lime shrimp tostadas and other dishes.

Meals at specialty restaurants, such as Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen and Hooked Seafood, come at an additional cost, or are included in some food and beverages packages that range from $9.99 to $115 per day. Reservations are recommended.

The Empire Supper Club offers an eight-course meal paired with cocktails. At $200, the tasting menu included wagyu rib-eye, rabbit and sea bass topped with parsnip and red beets.

Cabin prices — which recently increased, because of high demand — range from $2,699 per person for an interior cabin to more than $100,000 for a three-story town house with an indoor slide and backyard. Some family accommodations have connecting rooms and large terraces.

Though only 204 square feet, my ocean balcony room did not feel cramped thanks to minimalist design and the views.

Environment

Royal Caribbean says it set a new standard for sustainability with this ship, installing advanced water-treatment and waste systems, among other features. But some environmental groups say that building a vessel this size is not compatible with the cruise industry’s long-term sustainability goals.

On board, I saw staff sorting through the trash to take out misplaced items to recycle, and single-use plastic appeared to be minimal; passengers were given reusable cups at drinking stations.

That the waterslides remained on, even after they were closed to passengers, caught me by surprise. It seemed like an unnecessary waste of energy. (Royal Caribbean did not respond to a request for comment.)

Passengers I spoke to did not seem too concerned about the ship’s potential to harm the environment, with some arguing that land and air travel are not climate-friendly either.

Our seven-night itinerary started with two days at sea. The first stop was on Day 4 at Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis. Excursions ranged from a hike up Mount Liamuiga to a food-and-rum tour, with prices from $39 to $249. I chose a sailing and snorkeling excursion ($155) and enjoyed the secluded bay, but the beach was crowded and touristy.

An anticipated excursion for Foxx, the federal prosecutor, and others was Coco Cay, Royal Caribbean’s private island. When I asked about her visit — I called later, having to disembark before the excursion — Foxx said her children loved the slides and snorkeling.

And would she sail on the Icon of the Seas again?

“Yes, but I might wait a bit,” she replied. “I want everyone to get a chance to try it out.”

Yeğinsu writes for The New York Times.

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