November 18th 2023.
Sean “Diddy” Combs and R&B singer Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura have reached a settlement on Nov. 17 for a lawsuit filed by Ventura. The suit accused Combs of rape and physical abuse that lasted over a decade. Ventura filed the suit just the day before.
The details of the settlement were not made public, but a mutual statement declared that the two have resolved the claims “to their mutual satisfaction.” Cassandra wrote in her own statement, “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control. I want to thank my family, fans, and lawyers for their unwavering support.” Combs also released a statement, expressing his agreement to the resolution and wishing Cassie and her family “all the best.”
The New York Post reported that Ventura accused Combs of drugging her with opioids and alcohol, beating her, sexually assaulting her with male prostitutes, and subjecting her to violent abuse between 2005 and 2018. This lead to drug abuse issues and memory loss for the 37-year-old singer. In her lawsuit, Ventura wrote that she was signed to Combs' label when she was only 19 years old, and that he pursued her despite her rejections. She also stated that the mogul was prone to “uncontrollable rage” and “savagely” beat her, to the point that she had to recuperate in a hotel for weeks.
Ventura further alleged that when she wanted to leave Combs, he threatened her, saying that her records would be blacklisted if she resisted. He also allegedly forced her to take part in “Freak Off” sessions, which involved the mogul drugging her and filming her having sex with male prostitutes. In the lawsuit, she also accused him of controlling her life, including her money, access to healthcare, and her career.
The two finally separated in 2018. In response to the lawsuit, Combs denied all the claims and stated that Ventura was trying to blackmail him for $30 million. He refused the demand.
The resolution of the lawsuit is finally out in the open. Despite the seriousness of the accusations, both parties have agreed to come to an amicable agreement. It is unclear what this settlement entails, but it is clear that both Combs and Ventura are ready to move on and put the ordeal behind them.
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