A recent CNN footage of Sean Love Combs, aka, Diddy, allegedly beating up his ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura in a hotel lobby has gone viral, giving a glimpse into the twisted nature of the rapper. The word about his tension with Ventura, who even filed a lawsuit against the 52-year-old in 2023, was well-known.
This has also thrown the internet into a frenzy, with several netizens coming forward in defense of Cassie Ventura and against Diddy, who allegedly suppressed the video with a large sum of $50,000 to the hotel. According to reports, the incident took place at the since shutdown InterContinental Century. The incident dates back to 2016.
Many netizens called for Combs' arrest as the video went viral, with some users responding aggressively to the famed rapper and his deeds. X user @spicebae_ commented—
"If this is what Diddy was doing to Cassie outside of their private home and room, i can't imagine everything else she's endured. LOCK HIM TF UP RIGHT NOW"
The same user further elaborated "y'all said Cassie was lying right? y'all said if she really got abused, why would she wait so long to report it right? y'all said if she was really abused, why is she going after Diddy's money right? y'all did mental gymnastics trying to paint her as unreliable, money hungry, etc when she's a victim!"
The incident brought forth many similar reactions all across X.
"For those of you that didn’t believe Cassie all because she settled !!! I hope you eat your words now !!!!"- another user wrote.
"I NEVER WANT TO SEE ANYONE SUPPORT, PROMOTE, ACKNOWLEDGE, OR DEFEND THIS MAN EVER AGAIN. EVER."- Another user echoed.
"If this is just one video, just imagine what she was going through at his house.."- Another user said, noting Casandra's long relationship with Diddy.
"Send him to prison right away"- another user brought up the jail topic.
The assault was already a part of Cassie's 2023 lawsuit, where she alleged that the rapper physically and s*xually assaulted her on many occasions over their long relationship.
What is in the CNN video of Diddy and Cassie?
The hotel CCTV footage obtained by CNN depicts the rapper in a towel allegedly assaulting Cassie, who was about to leave. The rapper is seen walking to her and throwing her down on the ground, before repeatedly kicking her.
The footage also shows him dragging her by the hood of her black hoodie.
This has been a long-term allegation against Combs but the rapper allegedly paid the hotel $50,000 to suppress the footage. It took more than eight years for the alleged evidence to come to light.
Now, people around the globe are waiting for legal action against Diddy.