Final week, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura filed a federal lawsuit towards Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York federal courtroom. Her lawsuit consists of graphic claims of sexual assault, bodily abuse, and an allegation that Combs, her ex-boyfriend, would drive her to have intercourse with male intercourse staff whereas he watched. Ventura’s claims are among the many worst, however not the primary controversy that the music mogul and entrepreneur has been alleged to be concerned in.
Combs has tried to rebrand himself as “Brother Love” in recent times, even altering his center identify to Love, however he has a chronic historical past of violence, relationship again to the Nineties. He’s by no means been convicted of a severe crime however has repeatedly been accused of getting violent encounters with everybody from his exes Ventura and Gina Huynh (who alleged bodily abuse in 2019) to govt Steve Stoute and rappers like J. Cole and Drake.
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Combs’ legal professional Ben Brafman advised the New York Occasions that “Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations. For the previous six months, Mr. Combs has been subjected to Ms. Ventura’s persistent demand of $30 million, beneath the specter of writing a harmful ebook about their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail. Regardless of withdrawing her preliminary risk, Ms. Ventura has now resorted to submitting a lawsuit riddled with baseless and outrageous lies, aiming to tarnish Mr. Combs’s popularity and searching for a payday.” The 2 reached an “amicable” settlement for an undisclosed quantity on Nov. 17.
Here’s a timeline of Combs’ controversies through the years:
CCNY Tragedy, 1991
Combs co-promoted a celeb basketball recreation and live performance at Metropolis Faculty of New York the place 9 folks died and 29 folks have been injured. The gymnasium had a capability of two,730 folks however as many as 5,000 folks confirmed as much as the occasion, which didn’t have sufficient safety to manage the throng. After organizers closed the doorways and stopped letting attendees in, folks exterior broke the gymnasium’s doorways and rushed the foyer, inflicting a stampede. Then-New York Metropolis Mayor David Dinkins’ administration printed a 67-page report referred to as “A Failure Of Accountability” that cited Combs for hiring insufficient, inexperienced safety. Combs settled a slew of lawsuits from members of the family of attendees who died on the gymnasium, finalizing the final go well with in 2000.
Jake Robles Capturing, 1995
Combs and Demise Row Data co-founder Marion “Suge” Knight have been as soon as associates, however the animosity that fueled the violent rivalry between Demise Row and Unhealthy Boy began as soon as Knight’s good friend (and safety guard) Jake Robles was killed exterior an Atlanta nightclub after an argument with the Unhealthy Boy camp. The boys have been celebrating musician Jermaine Dupri’s birthday at Platinum Metropolis Membership when, as then-Fulton County Sheriff Deputy Chris Howard advised police, an argument started between members of the Unhealthy Boy and Demise Row Data entourage. Howard stated that he escorted Combs and his visitors exterior to depart the membership, and thought the coast was clear to permit Knight and his entourage to depart. However, as Howard advised the Los Angeles Occasions, “[Knight’s] companion was nearly able to get into the limo when unexpectedly Puffy’s guys got here from across the nook . . . and one among them had a gun.” Howard stated he chased the person, who handed the gun to a different individual, who shot Robles “two or 3 times.” In line with the Occasions, the individual then jumped right into a “automotive carrying Combs’ associates.” Robles died weeks later at an Atlanta hospital. Combs has denied involvement within the capturing, which Knight reportedly held him answerable for.
Attacking Steve Stoute, 1998
In 1998, Combs and two different males attacked Steve Stoute after the music govt, then Nas’ supervisor, erroneously despatched MTV a model of Combs and Nas’ “Hate Me Now” music video which contained scenes depicting Combs as Jesus Christ being crucified. Combs needed the crucifixion scene deleted from the video, and was enraged that it performed on-air. Stoute says that Combs and two males barged into his New York Metropolis workplace and attacked him with a champagne bottle. He was charged with second-degree assault and legal mischief. Stoute claims that his arm and jaw was damaged within the assault, however Combs denied any bones have been damaged to MTV, additionally telling the community, “I principally went to his workplace, and what occurred in his workplace, I actually can’t discuss however I can say this: the way in which I dealt with myself in his workplace was fully flawed and I’ve since apologized to Steve about that and I felt like, you realize, I simply dissatisfied myself.” Combs was sentenced to a one-day anger administration class.
Membership New York Capturing, 1999
In late December 1999, Combs and his Unhealthy Boy signee Jamal “Shyne” Barrow have been partying at Membership New York when Diddy knocked a drink out of Matthew “Scar” Allen’s arms. Allen acquired into an argument with Combs and somebody threw cash in Combs’ face. Allen additionally threatened to kill Shyne. Prosecutors allege that amid the fray, all three males drew weapons, and Shyne shot 3 times within the crowded membership. Three folks have been shot. Combs, who was arrested with two nine-millimeter weapons in his automotive, was charged with 4 weapons fees and for bribing his driver to assert that the weapons have been his personal. A witness on the trial stated she noticed each Shyne and Combs shoot their weapons, however Combs was acquitted on all fees, whereas Shyne was discovered responsible of 5 of his eight fees and was sentenced to 10 years in jail.
Scuffle with J. Cole, 2013
In 2013, Combs was allegedly concerned in an altercation with J. Cole at a 2013 MTV VMAs afterparty. A number of sources alleged to Complicated {that a} “visibly intoxicated” Combs accosted Kendrick Lamar about his fiery verse on Huge Sean’s “Management,” the place he bragged he was “King of New York.” Combs allegedly tried to pour a drink on Kendrick earlier than Cole intervened they usually acquired right into a combat. The New York Submit, nevertheless, reported that the scuffle occurred after “J. Cole was saying inappropriate issues to Sean Combs and his girlfriend, Cassie.” A witness advised them that “Some pushing and shoving occurred. No punches have been thrown, however it was a visual disturbance.” Each males instantly denied a combat occurred, although Cole later rapped, “My final scrap was with Puff Daddy, who would’ve thought it?” on 2021’s “Let Go My Hand.”
Allegedly Punches Drake, 2014
In December 2014, Combs allegedly punched Drake over the rights to the beat that grew to become Drake’s “0 to 100.” The Miami New-Times reported that the 2 acquired into an argument exterior of LIV nightclub throughout DJ Khaled’s occasion for Basel Weekend. Phrases have been allegedly exchanged, and reportedly, “then blows,” with Combs telling Drake, “You’ll not disrespect me.” Combs has denied punching Drake, telling the radio present The Breakfast Membership “I didn’t do nothing to Drake, Drake is my good friend.”
Fights UCLA Coach, 2015
In June of 2015, Combs acquired right into a scuffle with then-UCLA assistant soccer coach Sal Alosi. TMZ reported that Combs was current throughout a UCLA follow the place Alosi chided his son (and then-UCLA participant) Justin Combs, telling him, “I don’t care in case your dad’s right here. That is UCLA. I’m going to deal with you similar to I deal with everybody else.” After the follow, Combs and his son reportedly went to Alosi’s workplace, the place an argument ensued and Combs “grabbed” Alosi. In line with one account, Combs was forcibly faraway from Alosi’s workplace after which swung a kettlebell at an intern. A rep for Combs Enterprises famous, “The assorted accounts of the occasion and fees which might be being reported are wholly inaccurate. What we are able to say now could be that any actions taken by Mr. Combs have been solely defensive in nature to guard himself and his son.” The LA district legal professional determined to not file assault fees towards Combs.
Gina Huynh Alleges Abuse
In 2019 Combs’ ex Gina Huynh told blogger Tasha K that Combs bodily abused her all through their five-year relationship. She claimed he as soon as stomped her on the abdomen, inflicting her to lose her breath, and likewise punched her at the back of the top. She advised Tasha Okay that, “He was mentally, emotionally and bodily abusing me. He would all the time evaluate me to Cassie and inform me that I’m the unhealthy one, she’s a very good one.” She additionally stated that “everybody” in Combs’ circle “allowed” the abuse to happen.
Cassie Recordsdata Civil Go well with Towards Combs
On Nov. sixteenth, Combs’ ex Casandra “Cassie” Ventura filed a federal lawsuit towards Combs in New York alleging years of assault. Her lawsuit comprises graphic allegations of Combs raping her in 2018, bodily abusing her, intimidating her, and making her have intercourse with male escorts whereas he watched. The lawsuit additionally alleges that Combs blew up Cudi’s automotive to discourage him from seeing Cassie romantically — by means of a rep, Cudi stated the accusations are true. Combs has denied the allegations and alleged that Cassie tried to blackmail him for $30 million earlier than submitting the lawsuit. The 2 settled for an undisclosed quantity on Nov. 17, together with his legal professional Ben Brafman stating that “Mr. Combs‘ choice to settle the lawsuit doesn’t in any means undermine his flat-out denial of the claims.”
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