As it stands, rapper and businessman Sean Combs - famously known as P. Diddy - is ensnared in a host of legal situations. 54-year-old Combs has been hit with various lawsuits, is facing various charges and is currently behind bars while awaiting trial. It's fair to say that Diddy's legal issues began in earnest in late 2023 when ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura filed suit against him. Now, it would seem that Ventura is allegedly being viewed as a "pioneer" for suing the star early on, and an insider dropped claims about how she feels about that.
The 38-year-old singer has seemingly remained quiet since Diddy was arrested in New York back in September. Now, a source tells ET that Cassie Ventura is purportedly doing well at this time, saying that her former boyfriend's arrest is "a huge weight off her shoulders." The unnamed individual also claims the songstress is "honored" to be viewed as a "pioneer" when it comes to her role in the "Workin" rapper's fall from grace. Additionally, it's said that Ventura "feels much more confident about her safety with Diddy being in jail."
Known mononymously as Cassie, the Connecticut native dated Sean Combs between 2007 and 2018. She filed suit against the Sean John founder in November 2023, accusing him of alleged rape, violence and sex trafficking. As noted by NPR, Cassie and Combs' legal teams settled the lawsuit only a day after it was filed. Specific details were not provided, though it was said that the deal was to "to their mutual satisfaction."
Sean Combs is currently awaiting trial in the Brooklyn-based Metropolitan Detention Center after being denied bail multiple times. His court date is reportedly set for May 5, 2025. As of right now, it remains to be seen what lies ahead for the embattled hip hop mogul. The same is true for whether Cassie Ventura decides to speak out on the case as well as her apparent status as the first high-profile person to sue Diddy in this long line of lawsuits.