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Diddy 's freedom is still up in the air ... but, he left his family with an encouraging message after his acquittal hearing today -- showering them with love and praise.

After the rapper's hearing to get his two Mann Act convictions thrown out ended, we're told he turned to the pews behind him -- full of his family including his mother, six of his children and more -- and told them he loves them, and they all make him super proud. Elizabeth Williams

He specifically turned to his mom, Janice , blew her a kiss and told her she's beautiful ... before thanking everyone once again for showing up to support him. Play video content

We've heard from people in the courtroom who say Diddy added, "Every day, every hour I get closer to coming home" .... b

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