Diddy’s twin daughters in California cared for by friend of late mother Kim Porter

didi‘s sons are in New York watching their father face prosecution and court proceedings…but his teenage twin daughters are staying in California with a family friend.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ …Puff Daddy’s teen twin girls, 17 Delilah and 17 years old Jesse Currently being cared for by his late mother in Los Angeles Kim Porterbest friend, Lala.

We’re told Lala has been the girls’ caregiver for years, even though she’s not the legal guardian.

TMZ broke the story…King was found dead in her Toluca Lake home in November 2018.

Our source says the girls are currently attending school in Los Angeles, with Lala overseeing their daily schedule. We learn that Lala goes to great lengths to protect the girls and stay away from outside noise…she plays the role of mother.

As we first reported… Didi is arrested Monday in New York and sued on sex trafficking, racketeering and kidnapping charges. He appeared in court on Tuesday and argued not guiltybut is being held without bail.

Didi’s three adult sons, quincy, justin and Christian “King” Combs Appearing at the federal courthouse in lower Manhattan to witness his first appearance before a judge.

Kim is the older brother of the twins, but the girls are still undecided in California…our sources say they still support their father and hope he can be released.