November 2023
Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy on November 16, 2023. In her lawsuit, she claimed that he raped and physically abused her throughout their relationship, which lasted from 2007 until 2018.
The court documents claimed that Diddy “emphasized the age and power dynamic” early in their working relationship and “lured” her into a relationship.
“Mr. Combs asserted complete control over Ms. Ventura’s personal and professional life, thereby ensuring her inability to escape his hold. He provided unprecedented avenues for success for the aspiring artist, but in return, demanded obedience, loyalty, and silence,” the filing read. “Throughout their relationship Mr. Combs was prone to uncontrollable rage, and frequently beat Ms. Ventura savagely. These beatings were witnessed by Mr. Combs’ staff and employees of Bad Boy Entertainment and Mr. Combs’s related businesses, but no one dared to speak up against their frightening and ferocious boss.”
The case was settled one day after it made headlines, with Diddy adamantly denying his ex’s allegations.
“I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control,” the “Official Girl” singer said in a statement at the time. “I want to thank my family, fans, and lawyers for their unwavering support.”
As for Diddy, he was happy to resolve the situation with Cassie “amicably.” “I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love,” he said in a statement. However, the New York native said the settlement was in “no way an admission of wrongdoing.”
