New Evidence Surfaces in Cassie Ventura's Allegations of Physical Abuse Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Beverly Hills, California United States of America
Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against Combs in 2023 which was settled confidentially.
Misa Hylton, Combs' ex-girlfriend and mother to his oldest son, expressed sympathy for Ventura and emphasized the importance of supporting children of abusive relationships.
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway, as evidenced by new surveillance footage.
Mylah Morales, a former makeup artist for Diddy, claimed to have witnessed an incident of abuse between Diddy and Cassie at the Beverly Hills Hotel over a decade ago.
Rapper Slim Thug issued an apology for previously defending Combs against Ventura's allegations and acknowledged the severity of the situation.
Recent developments have led to calls for accountability from various quarters, including Mayor Eric Adams and Howard University.
New Evidence Surfaces in Cassie Ventura's Allegations of Physical Abuse Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

In a series of shocking developments, multiple sources have reported on allegations of physical abuse against music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The latest revelation comes from Cassie Ventura, who was in a relationship with Combs at the time and filed a lawsuit against him in 2023. The lawsuit was settled confidentially, but new evidence has come to light in the form of surveillance footage showing Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel hallway.

Misa Hylton, Combs' ex-girlfriend and mother to his oldest son, Justin Combs, expressed her sympathy for Ventura after watching the video. Hylton shared photos of Diddy's six children on Instagram and emphasized their mothers' efforts to support them through difficult times.

Slim Thug, a rapper who had previously defended Combs against Ventura's allegations, issued an apology for his earlier stance and acknowledged the severity of the situation. He urged fans to take a closer look at the facts and consider the impact of abuse on victims.

The allegations against Combs extend beyond Ventura. Mylah Morales, a former makeup artist for Diddy, claimed to have witnessed an incident of abuse between Diddy and Cassie at the Beverly Hills Hotel over a decade ago. During this incident, Cassie was reportedly badly bruised with knots on her head and a black eye.

The recent developments have led to calls for accountability from various quarters. Mayor Eric Adams is considering rescinding the key to the city he gave to Combs last year, while Howard University is reviewing whether to rescind his honorary doctorate from 2014.

Combs has issued an apology for his past behavior and sought professional help. However, it remains to be seen how these allegations will impact his career and personal life moving forward.



Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there are any other witnesses to the alleged incidents beyond those mentioned in the article.
  • The surveillance footage has not been independently verified.

Sources

75%

  • Unique Points
    • Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been accused of rape, beatings, and executing a car bombing by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a lawsuit.
    • The settlement of the lawsuit was kept confidential.
    • Surveillance footage emerged showing Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel room hallway.
    • Mayor Eric Adams is considering rescinding the key to the city he gave to Combs last year.
    • Howard University is reviewing whether to rescind Combs' honorary doctorate from 2014.
  • Accuracy
    • The Carver Awards have not commented on any plans to rescind Combs' Child of America Award from 2018.
    • MTV and BET have not responded regarding any plans to revoke Combs' awards from their networks.
    • Revolt, the media company co-founded by Combs, has publicly distanced itself from him and he stepped down as chairman last November.
    • Sean John, Combs' clothing brand, is no longer available on its website and can only be found on sites like Walmart and Amazon.
    • Combs sold a 90 percent stake in Sean John to Global Brands in 2016 but bought it back for $7.5 million in 2021.
    • Sean John was once again facing financial difficulties by 2023 even before the allegations against Combs came out.
    • Combs' vodka and tequila brands were severed from his business empire earlier this year.
    • Peloton has paused the use of Combs' music on its platform and removed the Bad Boy Entertainment Artist Series.
  • Deception (0%)
    The article makes several editorializing statements and uses emotional manipulation to engage the reader. The author states that 'it's been just six months since Cassie Ventura filed an explosive lawsuit against her ex, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, accusing the rapper and mogul of rape, beatings, and even executing a car bombing.' This statement is not factual as there is no evidence presented in the article to support these claims. The author also states that 'The suit was settled under undisclosed terms less than 48 hours after Ventura filed,' implying that this was a cover-up, but again, no evidence is provided to support this claim. The author also uses the phrase 'hard video evidence' when referring to footage of Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel room hallway, which could be interpreted as sensationalizing the situation. Additionally, the article selectively reports details that support the author's position against Combs and ignores any potential context or mitigating factors.
    • hard video evidence
    • The suit was settled under undisclosed terms less than 48 hours after Ventura filed.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority when mentioning the settlement of Cassie Ventura's lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs and the fact that several institutions are urgently reevaluating their past associations with him. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Combs as a 'rapist,' 'abuser,' and a 'mogul.'
    • > It's been just six months since ‘Me & U’ singer Cassie Ventura filed an explosive lawsuit against her ex, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, accusing the rapper and mogul of rape, beatings, and even executing a car bombing.
    • , The Daily Beast reached out to Howard University and asked whether the school was looking into rescinding Combs’ honorary degree. The school’s Office of University Communications declined to comment on the record but sources indicate that it is currently under review.
    • Several prominent figures and institutions are urgently reevaluating their past associations with Combs.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

80%

  • Unique Points
    • Slim Thug apologized to Cassie Ventura for defending Sean Combs after footage of him assaulting her surfaced.
    • The assault occurred in a hotel room in 2016.
    • Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against Sean Combs, which was settled last year.
  • Accuracy
    • Slim Thug initially defended Combs due to solidarity as fellow African-American man despite lack of proof against him.
    • Slim Thug compared Combs to Bill Cosby in regards to allegations of criminal behavior.
  • Deception (50%)
    The author makes editorializing statements and uses emotional manipulation by comparing Cassie Ventura to other women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault. The author also engages in selective reporting by only mentioning details that support his position and ignoring those that contradict it.
    • The hitmaker insinuated that Ventura was angling for a payday to supplement her and her husband's lifestyle after ending her relationship with Combs in 2019.
    • He continued, What happened was [ ], you were f**king with a billionaire with all this bread all this time, and then you went and followed your heart to fucking with a trainer. That apartment got small, that lifestyle fell off, now it's struggle time, the love wearing off and now you trying to come up with ways to figure out how to get paid [ ]. Quit trying to expose people for money.
    • Slim Thug compared Combs to Bill Cosby, who was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women throughout his career.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by comparing Sean Combs to Bill Cosby without providing any evidence or context as to why this comparison is relevant or accurate. This is a fallacy known as 'False Analogy' or 'Invalid Comparison'. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by referring to Cassie Ventura's allegations against Sean Combs as 'hearsay' and implying that she is only making them for financial gain. This is a form of ad hominem attack.
    • The hitmaker insinuated that Ventura was angling for a payday to supplement her and her husband’s lifestyle after ending her relationship with Combs in 2019.
    • He continued, ‘What happened was […], you were f**king with a billionaire with all this bread all this time, and then you went and followed your heart to fucking with a trainer. That apartment got small, that lifestyle fell off, now it’s struggle time, the love wearing off and now you trying to come up with ways to figure out how to get paid […] Quit trying to expose people for money.’
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

72%

  • Unique Points
    • Misa Hylton, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend and mother to his oldest son, Justin Combs, was heartbroken and traumatized after a leaked video from 2016 showed Diddy beating his then-girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway.
    • Combs broke his silence on the video from eight years ago and admitted his behavior on the video was inexcusable.
    • Cassie’s lawyer criticized Diddy’s apology as disingenuous.
    • In March 2023, Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by Homeland Security Investigation officials as part of a federal human trafficking investigation. It is unclear if Combs is the target of the investigation.
  • Accuracy
    • Sean 'Diddy' Combs was heartbroken and traumatized after a leaked video from 2016 showed him beating his then-girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway.
    • Cassie's lawyer criticized Diddy’s apology as disingenuous.
  • Deception (30%)
    The author uses emotional manipulation by expressing her own feelings of heartbreak and trauma in response to the leaked video of Diddy's assault on Cassie. She also makes a call to action for teaching sons respectful behaviors instead of blaming women for men's actions, which can be seen as an attempt at sensationalism and selective reporting. The author does not provide any factual evidence or peer-reviewed studies to support her statements.
    • We must stop teaching daughters to be understanding of inadequate, inappropriate or disrespectful communication or behaviors - and instead teach sons to adequately explore their inner world, communicate effectively, and behave respectfully.
    • I am heartbroken that Cassie must relive the horror of her abuse, and my heart goes out to her.
    • It's profoundly troubling to witness so many grown-aged men still exhibiting the psychological patterns of boys.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author makes an appeal to empathy and shared experience in her statement, which can be considered an appeal to emotion fallacy. She states 'I know exactly how she feels,' implying that because she has experienced trauma herself, she understands Cassie's feelings fully. However, this is not a valid assumption and does not provide any logical reasoning or evidence for why the reader should believe this.
    • I know exactly how she feels,
  • Bias (80%)
    The author expresses empathy for Cassie and states that she was heartbroken and traumatized by the leaked video of Diddy assaulting her. This language could be seen as biased towards Cassie, as it implies that she is a victim deserving of sympathy.
    • I am heartbroken that Cassie must relive the horror of her abuse, and my heart goes out to her.
      • Two of the youngest do not have their mother here and it has been our duty to support them.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      95%

      • Unique Points
        • Sean 'Diddy' Combs ex-girlfriend Misa Hylton responded to the released 2016 surveillance video of Combs assaulting his other ex, Cassie Ventura.
        • Hylton said watching the video triggered her own trauma and expressed that Combs needs help.
        • Hylton shared photos of Diddy’s six children on Instagram, emphasizing their mothers’ efforts to support them.
      • Accuracy
        • Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been accused of rape, beatings, and executing a car bombing by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a lawsuit.
        • Surveillance footage emerged showing Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel room hallway.
        • Mayor Eric Adams is considering rescinding the key to the city he gave to Combs last year.
        • Sean John, Combs' clothing brand, is no longer available on its website and can only be found on sites like Walmart and Amazon.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains an appeal to authority and a fallacy of dichotomous depiction. The author does not commit any formal logical fallacies in the analysis rules, but there is an example of inflammatory rhetoric and a somewhat overgeneralized statement about the treatment of non-Black celebrities' children.
        • The article contains an appeal to authority when it states:
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      68%

      • Unique Points
        • Mylah Morales, a former makeup artist for Diddy, claimed to have witnessed an alleged incident of abuse between Diddy and Cassie at the Beverly Hills Hotel over a decade ago.
        • During this incident, Cassie was reportedly badly bruised with knots on her head and a black eye.
        • Morales took Cassie into her house for safety after the alleged incident and called a doctor for treatment. She added that she and others were always scared of Diddy due to his power.
      • Accuracy
        • Mylah Morales claimed Cassie was badly bruised with knots on her head and a black eye during an alleged incident.
        • Sean Diddy Combs issued an apology for assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016.
        • Another woman, Crystal McKinney, has filed a lawsuit against Diddy accusing him of sexual assault in 2003.
      • Deception (5%)
        The author, Tufayel Ahmed, is reporting on allegations made by a third party (Mylah Morales) about an incident that supposedly took place between Diddy and Cassie. The author does not have firsthand knowledge of the incident and is therefore relying on the statements of another person. This qualifies as selective reporting as the author is only reporting details that support Morales' position, while ignoring any potential context or counterevidence. Additionally, there are emotional manipulation elements present in this article with phrases such as 'witnessed some abuse', 'badly bruised', and 'scared of Puff'. These phrases are intended to elicit an emotional response from the reader without providing any concrete evidence.
        • We were always scared of Puff. He’s a powerful person and we don’t know what would happen to us if we spoke out.
        • She was bruised. I mean, badly bruised, like knots on her head, a black eye.
        • The makeup artist said that she was privy to an alleged incident between the stars that took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel over a decade ago.
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. The author does not commit formal logical fallacies, but the nature of the content and language used can be considered problematic.
        • Mylah Morales said that she didn’t see what happened in the bedroom, but heard some commotion.
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication