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.

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.