On September 17, 2024, entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested at the Park Hyatt Hotel in New York. From there, the dark curtain of the American music industry came to light. The 54-year-old rapper, owner of a billion-dollar business empire with the Bad Boy record label that dominates the music industry, was charged with felonies. The 14-page indictment was released, in which Diddy faces numerous suspicions of sex trafficking, rape, kidnapping, and abuse.

Entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs arrested on sex trafficking charges

The hip-hop mogul’s case has attracted countless A-list personalities. Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, The Weeknd, Janelle Monáe, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg… were named one after another. Justin Bieber has made the world sad as his abusive past has gradually been explained in his music. It wasn’t until Diddy was arrested that people could hear the prince of pop’s cry for help.

Diddy’s “white parties” are attended by countless global superstars.

The “long as a scroll” drama shocked the public. Once again, the dark side of the music industry was exposed. Behind the glitter, the billion-dollar music videos and the world-famous albums were exchanges that brought artists to the brink of the abyss. Diddy hosted sex parties that lasted for days while drunk, called “Freak Offs.” The music mogul used his entertainment empire to lure victims, both men and women, and even minors, into a “trap” with no way out.

Justin Bieber at a party with Diddy

But when did Diddy’s hidden crimes begin to be investigated? The music mogul was unmasked by none other than his ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie.

Woman brutally assaulted in hotel hallway

In November 2023, Cassie filed a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing the 54-year-old rapper of raping and sexually abusing her for 10 years. In her statement, Cassie said that she decided to stand up to her powerful boyfriend so that other women who are being abused can have the courage to fight back. 

“After years of silence and living in the dark, I am finally ready to tell my story. I am speaking for myself and for other women who suffer violence and sexual abuse in their relationships.”

Diddy and his ex-girlfriend Cassie

Cassie’s action began to “ignite” the “shocking” sexual case in Hollywood. In the lawsuit, the singer said that Diddy caused her to become addicted, struggling with drugs and alcohol. Cassie accused her ex-boyfriend of often having uncontrollable fits of rage and hitting her in front of staff. 

After the violent attacks, Sean Combs would often hide his girlfriend in hotels for days to let the bruises fade and thus hide the fact that he had beaten Cassie.

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CNN publishes video of Diddy assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a hotel

In May 2024, CNN published a clip of the rapper assaulting his ex-girlfriend at a hotel. The surveillance footage was compiled and edited from multiple angles and was filmed on March 5, 2016. The incident took place at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles. CNN verified the location based on previously public photos of the hotel’s interior. This is considered the most compelling evidence that Diddy brutally abused Cassie.

Diddy emerged from the hotel room with a towel wrapped around his waist, ran down the hallway, grabbed Cassie by the back of the neck and threw her to the floor.

Kicking Cassie repeatedly

In the video, Diddy leaves his hotel room with a towel wrapped around his waist, runs down the hallway, grabs Cassie by the back of the neck and throws her to the ground. The rapper holds the towel in one hand, then turns around and kicks his girlfriend. Cassie falls to the ground and Diddy kicks her repeatedly. The music mogul then grabs her by the shirt and drags her back to his room.

With irrefutable evidence, Diddy had to apologize.

With irrefutable evidence, Diddy had to apologize with a video posted on Instagram:   “My behavior in that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.”

However, the tycoon denied the accusations of investigating the sex trafficking case.

An unlucky young singer is linked by fate to a “sexual predator”

Cassie’s real name is Casandra Ventura. She was born in 1986 in Connecticut, USA, and began her career in show business at the age of 14 as a model. In 2004, Cassie left her hometown for New York. There she studied at the Broadway Dance Center and looked for work opportunities.

Later that year, Cassie was discovered by Ryan Leslie, a famous music producer. Cassie’s deep, rich voice won Leslie over, who produced Cassie’s debut single,   Me & U   , in 2005. From there, Cassie Ventura began her road to stardom.

Cassie’s musical career has been marked by several best-selling albums.

Cassie’s music career has been marked by several best-selling albums. In 2005, she released her self-titled album,   Cassie.   The album sold 321,000 copies in the United States alone. The album’s lead single,   “Me & U,”   peaked at number three on the Billboard   Hot 100   and has been downloaded over one million times online.

In 2007, Cassie and Diddy dated.

That same year, Cassie met Diddy. At the time, Cassie was 19 and Diddy was 37. In 2007, Cassie and Diddy dated. The relationship lasted for over 10 years until 2018. Half a decade after the breakup, Cassie decided to file a lawsuit against Diddy.

Cassie’s lawsuit led to a police raid on Diddy’s home earlier this year, where police found more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant. Diddy has since been placed under investigation. Cassie’s lawsuit has inspired other victims to speak out. Amid the storm, Cassie has yet to comment on the case.