While Diddy and Cassie settled the sexual assault lawsuit that the latter brought against the former, the story is still not over. On one hand, multiple other alleged victims came forward with legal action of their own against him, which is seemingly spiraling further and further with each passing week. On the other, other tangential figures in the singer’s case came forward with their own testimonies and claims. The latest to do this is Cassie’s friend Tiffany Red, who wrote a letter to Sean Combs published in Rolling Stone. In it, she gives weight to her friend’s claims and further suggests certain patterns when it comes to his allegedly abhorrent behavior.
Moreover, Red explained that she met Cassie in 2015, and that she helped her write songs for her second album, which never came out. They became close, and spoke about the latter’s relationship with Diddy quite often. So, when the three met at Cassie’s surprise 29th birthday party, Tiffany alleged that he didn’t take kindly to her being so close with his artist. When the singer wanted to go to a karaoke bar, Puffy and his crew allegedly tried to convince her otherwise, but they ended up making it shortly after Cassie and company got there. Then, he took the Connecticut native outside for a chat, and Red followed them given her hunch that something was up.
Furthermore, Diddy allegedly verbally abused Cassie when Red found them, and she became too scared to do anything as his entourage surrounded them. When everyone was back at Cassie’s apartment, she left to be with him even though she didn’t want to, according to her friend. This is allegedly the “freak-off” sex party that she named in her now-settled lawsuit. Later that night, Red claimed, they both returned very drunk and high, and the Bad Boy mogul screamed at her for her work on Cassie’s songs.
“I am traumatized by you,” the letter reads. “Your abuse of power has inflicted ongoing harm on countless individuals, including myself, my friends, and my peers. It pains me to write this letter to you as a Black woman, but when will this cycle of abuse stop? It has to stop.” For more news and the latest updates on Cassie and Diddy, stick around on HNHH.
Diddy and his team recently received their fourth (allegedly fifth) sexual assault lawsuit in the past three weeks. Moreover, this whole situation became a PR nightmare for him as of late, and the sheer number of accusations paint a dark picture of his alleged behavior and attitudes. What’s more is that these cases relate to each other in unique ways, especially when it comes to how they might play out in court. Furthermore, a Jane Doe recently accused Sean Combs and two other men of sexually assaulting her when she was 17. According to reporter Meghann Cuniff, the plaintiff hired the same lawyers that worked with Cassie in the settled lawsuit that kicked this wave off.
“This is now the fifth lawsuit filed against Mr. Combs in the last three weeks,” the latest lawsuit against Diddy reads. “Incredibly, the allegations brought by Ms. Doe are in many ways even more egregious than those brought by his prior victims.” Not only that, but we’re also getting rumors and whispers of how this whole situation is impacting the industry. Apparently, this resulted in a “logistical nightmare” for the Grammys, for which he is nominated for this year.
Cassie’s Lawyers Reportedly Helping Diddy’s Latest Alleged Victim In Court
The same lawyers who represented Cassie in her quickly settled lawsuit against Diddy have sued him again, this time on behalf of a woman who’s staying anonymous.
This complaint has a “trigger warning” on the front page, too, just like Cassie’s did. pic.twitter.com/AJJXFNnrD3
Meanwhile, amid all this speculation and legal action, the Bad Boy mogul finally broke his silence on all this. Rather than state something through his attorneys, he took to social media recently to stand up for himself. “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH,” Diddy posted on Instagram. “For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”
However, this situation will likely become even more high-profile in the next few months. That is, if 50 Cent is reallyproducing a documentary on the whole scandal. We’ll have to wait and see if that manifests. For more news and the latest updates on Diddy, check back in with HNHH.
Diddy’s former head of security, Roger Bonds, recently dropped some bombshell claims against him amid a whole slew of accusations and lawsuits about his alleged sexual misconduct and abuse. Specifically, Bonds claimed that he witnessed him attack multiple women– including Cassie, whose initial lawsuit is what started this wave in the public. However, things changed quite quickly when it comes to the former bodyguard’s narrative. For example, his Instagram seemed to disappear shortly after he made these remarks. Now, Bonds returned to the platform and seemingly walked back a lot of what he said initially.
“This ain’t about nothing, yo!” Diddy’s former bodyguard began his message online. “I seen Cassie and Diddy fight. Yeah, I seen them fight– just like everybody else fight. Just like I fight, just like y’all fight with y’all man and y’all fight with your girl.” Of course, this runs contrary to his initial statements, which were much more damning and took more accountability for what went down. As such, this is a pretty unclear situation and one that also has some suspicions of interference or pressure attached to it.
However, Roger Bonds isn’t the only previous member of Diddy’s inner circle to claim this long pattern of behavior. Ex-Bad Boy Records affiliate Mark Curry recently alleged to The Art Of Dialogue that the label’s mogul broke Kim Porter’s nose. “Busted her nose, man,” he remarked. “It was all insecurities. Anytime a man would go out of his way to wiretap someone’s phone or put taps in their home just to monitor their conversations, that’s a sign of insanity. So, when you see someone doing that, you can imagine everything else they do. What do you think he’s gon’ do if he found her on the phone talking to someone or feels that she’s cheating on him with somebody sleeping with his girl? What you think he’s gon’ say? ‘I caught you. I heard this.’ Nah, he gonna come in– it’s gonna be a fight.
“I think he’s very capable of doing it,” Curry continued, referring to the multiple lawsuits on the table. “It’s in his character, that’s who he is. That’s what comes with power, that’s what comes with arrogance. That’s what comes with what makes him, that’s the selfishness that makes you be like that. He’s being humbled right now. It took a long time. It takes a long time to humble an arrogant person.” For more news and the latest updates on Diddy, keep checking in with HNHH.
Though Diddy’s legal battles are far from over, the bombshell suit from Cassie is still the principal point of discussion when it comes to his alleged abhorrent behavior. Moreover, many folks expressed shock, satisfaction, or skepticism when they settled the case, which was quite the suspicious and quick resolution to such a damning accusation. However, in the weeks since, other voices and angles shed some light on this issue and might actually help us understand it a little more. On that note, Houston-based attorney Symone Redwine appeared on the Pour Horsemen podcast on Wednesday (November 29) to explain the possible financing behind this settlement.
“They didn’t sue just Diddy,” Symone Redwine told the show hosts, explaining that there’s a chance that Sean Combs didn’t pay a cent in this explosive, slightly damning, and eyebrow-raising legal development. “They sued his corporations. And they sued his corporations, and sued in her capacity as an employee. When you do that, it triggers commercial liability insurance and it triggers another policy called directors and officers.” Then, she went on to elaborate what the implication of these policies is, and how things maybe weren’t up to Puff Daddy in this case.
“We know he’s the director of the companies as a CEO,” Symone Redwine continued about the Diddy lawsuits. “So now you got two policies. What happens then is, it takes away Puffy’s ability to settle. It’s not his choice no more. So because they added those claims, the corporate insurance carrier got to say, ‘Oh hell no, we’re giving her the money.’” Furthermore, it’s unclear if the lawyer also believes these considerations apply to the multiple other lawsuits against the Bad Boy mogul. Of course, it’s more likely that this is very case-by-case and depends on the codefendants named.
Meanwhile, this news is relevant because it affects how the public truly perceives his accountability in this situation. If the New York music magnate didn’t pay here, then how can we expect to see this settlement as him atoning for his alleged mistakes? What does that mean for what this settlement means as far as his guilt– and how will this affect future legal procedures? Regardless, check back in with HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Diddy and Cassie.
50 Cent is having a field day blasting his rival Diddy for his accusations of sexual assault and physical abuse. Moreover, this feud and his comments on the harrowing matter inspired many to go back into previous discussions surrounding the two rap moguls. As such, Internet sleuths found an old 2010 radio interview with DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45 in which Fif calls Sean Combs’ relationship with Cassie into question. For those unaware, she is the person who sued the Bad Boy executive and launched an avalanche of bombshell allegations of his abhorrent behavior. Still, his G-Unit counterpart apparently tried to warn him of something, but ended up feeling like what he faced was his own doing.
“They sent me the girl’s pictures,” 50 Cent said of Cassie, explaining that he received explicit pictures of her on his phone from an unknown source. “Not the s**t that y’all saw- worse, way worse. Like, penetration pictures. I called the n***a and I said, ‘Yo, you f***ing with this girl, you like her like that?’ [Diddy] said, ‘Yeah, that’s my girl.’ So I said, ‘Alright, I’ma send you something. You look at it and you call me back.’
50 Cent Blasts Diddy For Cassie Relationship In Old Shade 45 Clip: Listen
“I sent him the photos, the pictures and everything,” 50 Cent continued. “The n***a called back and was like, ‘Yo, thanks, man. I really appreciate that. Yo, where you get these s**ts from?’ They know if something cr*zy is going on, if they send it to me, I’ll make sure it gets out there, so they sent it to me. I really kinda felt like those photographs were not happening because of Cassie, I felt like they were happening because of Puffy.” It’s unclear who the rapper is referring to when he says “they,” but let’s not waste time on a thirteen-year-old question.
Meanwhile, he also called Sean Combs a “b***h” during this interview, so there’s no room for interpretation on whether or not sending him the pictures was doing him a solid. With all this in mind, we can only speculate on what the Queens MC will say next about this whole thing. After all, he thinks this isn’t the end of his public reckoning. Come back to HNHH for more updates and the latest news on Diddy, Cassie, and 50 Cent.
The Diddy and Cassie lawsuit, although settled, still lights a fire under Internet discussion and general conversation. Moreover, accusations of sexual assault and physical abuse against the Bad Boy mogul fell under much scrutiny on both sides. However, a big part of this is also seeing how people react to it, which might not actually be the best or most logical of practices. At least, that’s what Joe Budden remarked on his podcast, on which he had to respond to all this in some way. According to the Slaughterhouse MC, folks who need celebrities to validate criticism of abhorrent behavior are looking in the wrong place.
“Are y’all stupid?” Joe Budden’s slight rant began. “Like, let’s have a moment. Nah, for real. Y’all gon’ make me take these f***ing shades off. I’m trying to be cool, I’m trying to respect the gospel, clean version of this podcast. But I be wondering this, too, at home. The fans echo some of that stupid s**t. Do y’all think podcasters are coming into work to say that domestic violence, r*pe, sex trafficking, and drugging women is right on some fronts? Like, do y’all need anybody to say that all of those things are horrifically mortifying?
“Y’all didn’t need Joe Budden for that, right?,” the media personality continued. “Y’all don’t even want me for a music review. So I know that I’m not… That’s my thing, right? For as much praise I give Hov and to Puff and to Dame. Again, back to podcasters keeping some of their thoughts private and just not having to share everything. I don’t feel like I need to come in here and have word vomit about my discernment when it comes to some of the evil s**t that goes on in the industry. Nor do I think I’m the mascot and spokesperson to be the ‘deliverer’ of news for some of the evil s**t that goes on in the industry.
“Some of the treacherous, some of some of the things that are made not so public,” he concluded. “Like, I don’t think the public would react well if they knew all of the locker room behavior of football players. I don’t.” For more news and the latest updates on Joe Budden, Diddy, and Cassie, stick around on HNHH.
50 Cent and Diddy’s strained relationship is one of New York’s pillars when it comes to the dynamics of their hip-hop landscape. Of course, since the former is such a troll, it feels like anything that the latter does eventually falls under his scrutiny. This case was much more serious, as it related to Cassie’s accusations of sexual and physical abuse against the Bad Boy mogul. While they reached a settlement very quickly, the G-Unit MC doesn’t think that this is the end of Sean Combs’ public retribution. Moreover, he took to Instagram to share his thoughts on this development and suggest what could follow it.
“LOL,” 50 Cent bluntly began his post’s caption, which was a screenshot of a news story covering Diddy’s settlement. “He paid that money real quick, should have done that before the sharks saw the blood in the water. And here they come in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 every woman he ever put his hand on.” This assessment is actually true in some ways, as this bombshell case caused many to dig up other confessions from Puff Daddy’s previous partners and a more critical look at his current circle.
In fact, one of these resurfaced comments about Diddy came straight from 50 Cent himself, although it’s more of a bizarre story. During an old interview, presumably a Drink Champs appearance, he told the alleged story of how Diddy once told him that he wanted to take him shopping. It’s unclear if the Queens rapper just thought that this was bizarre or if he took it as an invitation for him to be groomed or to be shown more than a good time. Still, it’s such a chaotic clip that it’s clear they didn’t think much of it in the moment, but Fif’s humor didn’t get in the way of him warning folks that Combs isn’t who he seems to be.
Fif’s Old Claim About Diddy Suggesting A Shopping Trip
Meanwhile, there’s also been a lot of conversation around the Love Album: Off The Grid artist’s alleged role in the death of Tupac. To no one’s surprise, 50 is pushing a lot of this narrative, too. We’ll see if his prediction that this will result in a wave of backlash and accountability turns out to be true. On that note, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Diddy, Cassie, and 50 Cent.
Brandon T. Jackson’s comments about Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy got him in a lot of heat with social media users. Moreover, he posted a video from his car addressing the Bad Boy signee’s alleged experience with sexual assault and physical abuse at the hands of her label’s mogul. In it, the actor held a “confessional session” where he admitted to sleeping with many women, being late on child support, and other lighter topics. It’s a bizarre clip, but it seems to joke about skeletons coming out of the closet in situations like these, and about people quickly getting “cancelled” for their views and actions.
After many called this out as tone-deaf or disrespectful, Brandon T. Jackson released another video on social media clarifying his take on these allegations, of which similar ones recently emerged from Diddy’s other partners. “I’m no one’s slave,” the clip’s caption read. “I say what I want. I work when I want. But I don’t disrespect people trauma don’t take my words out of context. Period.” In the video itself, he goes into a little more detail about his thoughts and how folks misconstrued them.
“Well, I guess I gotta do it for the 32nd generation that don’t pay attention to context or jokes,” Brandon T. Jackson remarked of his original intent, making it more clear that he was making fun of himself and just using this situation as a jumping-off point. “If anybody who knows anything about comedic satire, I come from a long form of content. It’s called film. It’s called comedic satire. No way would I ever make fun of Cassie’s trauma, or Diddy, or whatever’s going on. I was talking about myself, I was self-joking about myself. So that’s what it was.”
Meanwhile, other celebrities are also having a hard time speaking on this issue without getting backlash. Whether that’s of their own design or as a result of overblown suppositions is a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately, as this lawsuit gets uglier and more scandalous, more instances like this of misinterpretation or ridicule will probably happen. For more news on Diddy, Cassie, and Brandon T. Jackson, stay logged into HNHH.
Some rap beef transcends headlines, and there are always ways through which people will seek to center the world around their rivalries. In DJ Akademiks, we have a great example of this, as he continued his callouts and attacks against Saucy Santana, who kept up a nasty social media feud over the past couple of weeks or so. This time, though, it related to the accusations of sexual assault and abuse from Cassie against Diddy, who Ak previously roped into this spat with Saucy and Yung Miami. Ak thinks that the former is being hypocritical right now by not speaking up about the issue as soon as possible.
“Where that h*e a** n***a mysonne and all them ppl who was talmbout ‘Protect Black women’ when some gay n***a was talking about me and his sick r*pe fetish,” DJ Akademiks tweeted recently. “Where them ppl now sticking up for Cassie. Ohhhhhhhh.” “Remember last week everybody was on dat ‘protect Black women wave,’” he added on Instagram. “Where saucy n that clown mysonne at now.” Of course, the media personality wouldn’t be the first to rope in his beef with Diddy into these allegations.
However, this isn’t just a troubled sentiment for how DJ Akademiks is perpetuating this beef amid a much more serious situation– and the fact that Saucy’s only had less than 24 hours to say something about this case. It’s also downplaying the importance behind protecting Black women and painting out to be a fad rather than a real issue. While there are definitely some cases in which this narrative can excuse other bad behavior or when people apply it inconsistently, it remains a pretty nasty sentiment. Still, considering that Saucy Santana is spending a lot of time promoting his diss track towards the media personality, there’s also something to be said about speaking out concerning real problems and how many would rather stick to what they know or what is safe for them to address.
Meanwhile, the Diddy and Cassie case will likely develop with a lot more information and scandalous allegations in the near future. As such, people are still learning about this story and gathering the necessary context. Whatever way in which it resolves will likely be cause for even more debate, and it’s disheartening to see people not prioritizing this struggle and instead only focusing on their own beefs, no matter which side of it you’re on. For more news and updates on DJ Akademiks, Saucy Santana, Diddy, and Cassie, come back to HNHH.
Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, and R&B singer Cassie Ventura, were once relationship goals in the public eye. Although they faced their fair share of ups and downs in the public eye, many believed that the two were living happily together during their relationship. However, in the wake of Cassie’s lawsuit against the music mogul, she painted a horrifying picture of the actuality of their relationship. Allegations of abuse, threats, sexual assault emerged, which Diddy’s attorney denied.
The two first met in 2005 once she signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy imprint. Two years later, they began a relationship together before calling it quits in 2018. Below, we delved into Cassie and Diddy’s relationship.
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie (Photo by Ron Wolfson/WireImage for BET Network)
The story of Diddy and Cassie began in 2005 when the then-19-year-old Cassie signed with Bad Boy Records, a label founded by Diddy. Prior to that, Diddy enlisted Cassie as a spokesmodel for Sean John. Despite public interest every time they stepped out together, Diddy and Cassie denied that they were a couple.
2006-2008: Emerging As A Power Couple
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 13: Musicians Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie Ventura attend the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Vespa/Getty Images For GQ)
Cassie stepped into the spotlight as the spokesmodel for Diddy’s fashion label, Sean John by 2007. Their initial connection stemmed from Cassie’s role in Diddy’s clothing line. However, it was her signing with Diddy’s Bad Boy Records that ignited rumors of a budding romance between the two.
During these years, Diddy and Cassie solidified their status as a power couple in the entertainment industry. By 2007, Cassie’s music career flourished under Diddy’s mentorship and the support of Bad Boy Records. They often made appearances together at events, red carpets, and industry functions, portraying a glamorous and influential image.
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 06: Riccardo Tisci, Cassie Ventura and Sean Combs attend the Kanye West Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2012 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Halle Freyssinet on March 6, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Diddy was still in an on-and-off relationship with Kim Porter until 2009. However, Cassie and Diddy’s relationship continued to grow. The duo eventually embraced their relationship publicly, making appearances together at various events. Their conspicuous presence at Kanye West’s Paris Fashion Week show stirred widespread interest and confirmed their romantic involvement.
Despite their public appearances and perceived success, rumors of discord began surfacing. Reports circulated about alleged breakups and reconciliations, contributing to speculation regarding the stability of their relationship. However, the couple remained relatively private about the details of their personal lives, adding to the mystery surrounding their dynamic.
2013-2014: Further Public Visibility
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 26: Cassie (L) and Sean Combs attend Derek Jeter’s 40th Birthday Celebration at The Brickwood on June 26, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/WireImage)
The relationship between Diddy and Cassie continued to be a subject of media scrutiny. While maintaining a relatively low profile in terms of public statements, they occasionally shared glimpses of their bond through social media posts and sporadic public appearances. This period witnessed intermittent moments of closeness and apparent challenges, leaving fans curious about the true nature of their relationship.
Once they began opening up about their relationship, they became subject to even more rumors surrounding their relationship status. Engagement rumors circulated after Diddy posted an image of a sizable diamond ring on Instagram, sparking speculation about a potential proposal to Cassie. Despite denials from Diddy’s representative, Cassie sporting the ring fueled ongoing speculation.
2015-2018: The Final Days
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 01: Rapper Sean Combs (L) and dancer Cassie Ventura attend “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)
In 2015, reports surfaced suggesting a split between the power couple, later reconciled. Diddy shared his relationship philosophy on The Breakfast Club, describing a dynamic that encompassed challenges but aimed to bring unparalleled joy to his partner. “If I’m in a relationship with you, like 25 percent of your time, you’re gonna just feel like, ‘Aw man, I hate being here, this guy, aw man, he cheated on me, he lied on me,’” Diddy said. “But then there’s 75 percent of ‘I’mma make you the happiest woman in the whole wide world,’ and I promise you’ll smile the most.”
After getting back together, TMZ reported a heated altercation between Diddy and Cassie, involving the confiscation and return of her phone. While law enforcement responded to the incident, no charges were filed. Despite this turbulent episode, the couple reconciled again after their separation.
By 2018, their last public appearances together were documented on social media. Cassie’s final Instagram post featuring them at the Met Gala, while Diddy’s last post commemorated her birthday. Sources close to the couple confirmed their split, indicating they had been apart for several months.
Allegations & Legal Battle
However, beyond the glitz and glamour, a darker chapter emerged. In 2018, Cassie made shocking allegations against Diddy, filing a lawsuit accusing him of a decade-long pattern of control, abuse, and rape. She detailed incidents of coercion, filming her with other men, and a disturbing rape allegation in 2018. Diddy vehemently denied these allegations, sparking a contentious legal battle between the two.
