Diddy, Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs, Sued by Ex-Girlfriend Cassie
Sean “Diddy” Combs is being sued by his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, for allegedly violating the terms of their 2016 recording contract. In the lawsuit, Cassie claims that Diddy has refused to release her music and has prevented her from signing with another label.
According to the lawsuit, Cassie signed a recording contract with Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment in 2016. The contract reportedly gave Diddy the exclusive right to release Cassie’s music. However, Cassie claims that Diddy has refused to release her music and has prevented her from signing with another label.
Cassie also claims that Diddy has interfered with her personal and professional life. She alleges that Diddy has made it difficult for her to book performances and has even threatened to sue her if she tries to leave Bad Boy Entertainment.
Diddy has not yet commented on the lawsuit.
Cassie’s lawsuit is just the latest in a string of legal troubles for Diddy. In 2020, Diddy was sued by his former business partner, Harve Levin, for allegedly stealing Levin’s idea for a television show. Diddy and Levin settled the lawsuit out of court in 2021.
Cassie and Diddy first started dating in 2006. The couple broke up in 2018.
The lawsuit is the latest in a long line of legal battles for Diddy. The rapper has been sued multiple times over the years, including for trademark infringement, breach of contract, and assault.
Here is a timeline of Diddy’s legal troubles:
- 2005: Diddy is sued by the makers of the Ciroc vodka brand for trademark infringement. Diddy and Ciroc settle the lawsuit out of court in 2006.
- 2006: Diddy is sued by his former business partner, Jimmy Henchman, for breach of contract. Diddy and Henchman settle the lawsuit out of court in 2007.
- 2008: Diddy is sued by his former bodyguard, Mark Curry, for assault and battery. Diddy and Curry settle the lawsuit out of court in 2009.
- 2015: Diddy is sued by his former business partner, Ron Burkle, for breach of contract. Diddy and Burkle settle the lawsuit out of court in 2016.
- 2019: Diddy is sued by his former girlfriend, Sarah Chapman, for child support. Diddy and Chapman settle the lawsuit out of court in 2020.
- 2020: Diddy is sued by his former business partner, Harve Levin, for stealing Levin’s idea for a television show. Diddy and Levin settle the lawsuit out of court in 2021.
- 2023: Diddy is sued by his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, for violating the terms of their 2016 recording contract.
It remains to be seen how Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy will play out. However, the lawsuit is sure to damage Diddy’s reputation and could have a significant impact on his career.
