LOS ANGELES – Shocking security footage recently aired by CNN appears to capture a disturbing incident involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway back in 2016. This unsettling revelation is just the latest in a series of troubling allegations that have surfaced about the hip-hop mogul in recent months.

The video, which aired on Friday, shows Combs, clad only in a white towel, physically assaulting R&B singer Cassie, who was both his protege and longtime girlfriend at the time. The footage reveals Combs punching, kicking, shoving, and dragging Cassie, as well as throwing objects in her direction.

Dated March 5, 2016, the security camera video closely aligns with the description of an incident at an InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, as detailed in a lawsuit filed by Cassie, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, in November. The lawsuit alleged years of sexual abuse and violent behavior by Combs.

The lawsuit further claimed that Combs had paid the hotel $50,000 for the security video. While the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office acknowledged the video’s disturbing nature, they stated that the statute of limitations would prevent them from charging Combs criminally over the incident.’

Representatives for Combs have denied the allegations, asserting his innocence and expressing intent to fight the claims. The uncovering of this video has only intensified scrutiny and legal actions against the music mogul.

Despite the unfolding scandal, Combs remains a prominent figure in the music industry, with a successful career spanning decades. Allegations and investigations, however, threaten to tarnish his legacy and impact his various business ventures beyond music.

As the situation evolves, it’s evident that the fallout from these accusations will have a lasting impact on Combs’ reputation and professional endeavors.

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Please note: This story was first published on May 18, 2024. It was updated on Sept. 18, 2024, to correct the spelling of the first name of Casandra Ventura.

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