Shockwaves in Music Industry as Cassie Accuses Diddy of Rape and Decades-Long Abuse

 

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Sean Combs, the renowned producer and musician widely known as Diddy, faces serious allegations in a federal lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, also known as Casandra Ventura. Cassie accuses Diddy of rape and extensive physical and emotional abuse, spanning several years.

In a statement to CNN, Cassie explained her decision to break her silence: "After years in silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships."

Cassie just filed a lawsuit against Diddy for years of abuse, sexual assault, violence and sex trafficking among other disturbing claims: pic.twitter.com/HDMWdfFtC8

— chateau bunny ❄️ (@cocainecross) November 16, 2023

Diddy's attorney, Ben Brafman, vehemently denied the allegations, stating, "Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations." Brafman continued to address what he called Cassie's financial demands, asserting that she had persistently sought $30 million under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship.

The lawsuit paints a disturbing picture of the alleged abuse and misconduct. Cassie claims that the alleged rape occurred in 2018, towards the end of their relationship, when she had decided to part ways with Diddy. According to the lawsuit, after a dinner intended for discussing their separation, Diddy forcibly entered her apartment, leading to the alleged assault.

Aubrey O’Day alleged that she was fired because she refused Diddy’s sexual advances. To learn that Cassie spent years being abused by him fearing he would ruin her career and life if she left is beyond appalling. This is how the music industry is run by powerful, controlling men. https://t.co/vxW33uPWHH pic.twitter.com/JMgPtxlFFJ

— ashley viola (@ashleyaviola) November 16, 2023

The legal documents detail not only the shocking rape accusation but also a pattern of physical and emotional abuse throughout their long relationship, which Cassie says began in 2005. She describes beatings and stomping incidents as regular occurrences.

"In one incident described in the court papers, Cassie says that in early 2012, Diddy grew so angry about her dating Kid Cudi that he said he would blow up the rapper’s car. “Around that time,” the suit says, “Kid Cudi’s car exploded in his driveway.”

Through a spokeswoman, Kid… pic.twitter.com/11j0RSgdZl

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 16, 2023

Cassie further alleges that Diddy forced her to use drugs, carry firearms, and engage in sexual activities with male prostitutes while filming these encounters. One particularly alarming claim involves Diddy threatening to blow up Kid Cudi's car, which allegedly occurred in 2012. While Cassie does not explicitly accuse Diddy of orchestrating the incident, she expresses fear for her safety,