The singer broke down crying in court as she discussed Combs' "freak offs," a term for the mogul's alleged drug-fueled sex parties. She said that they made her feel "horrible" and "worthless" but that she continued to participate for "the one-on-one time" with Combs and out of fear that the rapper would become violent or find someone new.

Cassie Ventura would not have been blamed had she decided to disappear from public life and social media. The singer and actress first detailed years of disturbing abuse allegations in a lawsuit filed against her ex-boyfriend and former producer Sean “Diddy” Combs in November 2023.