On September 17, 2024, entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested at the Park Hyatt New York Hotel. From here, the dark curtain of the American music industry was brought to light.

The 54-year-old rapper – who owns a billion-dollar business empire with the Bad Boy record label that dominates the music industry – was charged with serious crimes.

The 14-page indictment was released, with Diddy facing numerous suspicions from sex trafficking, rape, kidnapping and abuse.

The Hip-hop mogul’s case has drawn in countless A-list names.

Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, The Weeknd, Janelle Monáe, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg… were named one after another. Justin Bieber has caused the world to grieve as his past abuse has been gradually explained in his music. It wasn’t until Diddy was arrested that people could hear the pop prince’s cry for help.

The “long as a scroll” drama shocked the public. Once again, the dark side of the music industry was exposed. Behind the glitz, the billion-dollar MVs, and the world-famous albums were exchanges that pushed artists to the brink. Diddy organized sex parties that lasted for days while in a drug-intoxicated state, called “Freak Offs”. The music mogul used his entertainment empire to lure victims, both male and female, and even minors, into a “trap” with no way out.

But when did Diddy’s hidden crimes begin to be investigated? The person who exposed the music mogul was 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 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 out for myself and for other women who are facing violence and sexual abuse in their relationships.”

Cassie’s move began to “ignite” the “shocking” sex case in Hollywood. In the lawsuit, the singer said Diddy caused her to become addicted, struggling with drugs and alcoholism. Cassie accused her ex-boyfriend of often having uncontrollable rages and beating her in front of staff.

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

CNN releases clip of Diddy assaulting ex-girlfriend at hotel

In May 2024, CNN released 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 convincing evidence that Cassie was brutally abused by Diddy.

Diddy walked out of 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.

In the video, Diddy walks out of his hotel room with a towel wrapped around his waist, runs down the hallway, grabs Cassie by the back of her neck, and throws her to the floor. 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 her room.

With undeniable 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 allegations of investigating the sex trafficking case.

Unlucky young singer is linked by fate to a “sexual predator”
Cassie’s real name is Casandra Ventura. Born in 1986 in Connecticut, USA, she began her entertainment career 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 sought career opportunities.

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

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 a million times online.

That same year, Cassie met Diddy. At that time, Cassie was 19 years old and Diddy was 37 years old. In 2007, Cassie and Diddy dated. The relationship lasted for more than 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.

“Cassie is taking time to focus on her own well-being as the details of the case have shocked the world,” a source told DailyMail.com, adding that Cassie’s friends said she and her husband are now focusing on their family’s well-being rather than commenting on the matter.