Sean “Diddy” Combs “vehemently denies” Cassie’s allegations of rape and abuse

Sean "Diddy" Combs "vehemently denies" Cassie's allegations of rape and abuse
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Rapper and record label founder Sean “Diddy” Combs is fiercely defending himself against claims made by R&B singer Cassie, his ex-girlfriend, that he raped, sexually abused, and physically mistreated her on a regular basis.

In a lawsuit filed on Thursday, Casandra Ventura, also known as Cassie, claimed that Combs had used his extensive network to keep the actor and model bound to a violent relationship.

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She claims that during their ten-year relationship, Combs violently beat and sexually assaulted her several times, controlling every part of her life, as the New York Times first revealed. According to the lawsuit, she endured “a cycle of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking” until their breakup in 2018.

Combs, 54, is being represented by prominent New York attorney Benjamin Brafman, who has in turn charged Cassie with attempting to blackmail his client.

Brafman said that his client “vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations” in a statement that was released late on Thursday. After failing to threaten to write a damaging book about Combs’ relationship in order to blackmail her into paying her $30 million, Brafman claimed Ventura resorted to filing a lawsuit “riddled with baseless and outrageous lies.”

Combs, better known by his stage names Puff Daddy, P Diddy, or Diddy, is a well-known hip-hop producer and executive, the creator of the iconic record company Bad Boy Records, and an incredibly successful performer. In addition, he designed his own clothing brand, Sean John.

A Ventura attorney, meanwhile, told the New York Times that her rejection of an offer of “eight figures to silence her and prevent the filing of this lawsuit” occurred.

A bleak picture of their relationship is painted by the shocking lawsuit, in which Combs took control of both her personal and professional life and abused her for years, forcing her into forced sex and threatening her with violence.

Ventura, who signed with Bad Boy at the age of 19, swiftly shot to fame, according to the lawsuit. Combs initiated an aggressive pursuit of Ventura, inviting himself to a party celebrating her 21st birthday, where he forcibly kissed her and immediately used his influence.

The lawsuit claims that because Combs founded Bad Boy Records, Ventura felt she could not turn down his advances or drug offers without endangering her career. The lawsuit claims that he enticed her into a “ostentatious, fast-paced, and drug-fueled lifestyle.”

Ventura was allegedly forced to “engage in sex acts with male sex workers” on a regular basis by Combs, who was known for his “uncontrollable rage” and for taking pictures and videos of them. According to the lawsuit, she was given drugs both before and during, which helped her “disassociate during these horrific encounters.” According to the lawsuit, Ventura was a victim of sex trafficking because Combs severely beat her and made her perform forced sexual acts in several different cities.

He was estimated to be making $130 million a year when Forbes magazine named him the highest-paid musician in the world in 2017.

A number of musicians have openly expressed their support for Ventura. Former lead singer of Danity Kane, a band signed to Bad Boy, Aubrey O’Day, posted on Instagram, saying, “Been tryna tell y’all for years.”

“I wholeheartedly endorse Cassie. Speaking candidly about your interactions with one of the most influential individuals in this business is a difficult task, she told Rolling Stone.

Kid Cudi, meanwhile, backed up Ventura’s claim that Combs blew up the rapper’s car after they started dating. Through a representative, he told the New York Times, “This is all true.”

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