The criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs was sparked after a startling 2023 civil lawsuit from his former girlfriend in which she alleged years of abuse and violence.

Combs, who then performed as Puff Daddy, released his 1997 debut album, “No Way Out,” on his Bad Boy Records label. According to Diddy, the album was heavily inspired by the March 9, 1997 shooting death of Diddy’s close confidant and Bad Boy artist Notorious B.I.G.

The music mogul, who fueled the commercial success of rap over a 30-year career, is facing multiple ... of Day 5 of the sex-trafficking trial of Sean Combs. Sean Combs, the hitmaking hip-hop ...

Cassie Ventura took the stand as the prosecution’s star witness. She recounted years of alleged manipulation and abuse, describing a life dominated by Combs’ orchestrated “freak-offs” — multi-day, drug-fueled encounters with sex workers. Her testimony painted a chilling albeit alleged portrait of control, fear, and psychological torment.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, wrapped up four days of testimony Friday in Combs' trial for sex trafficking and racketeering.

Following the testimony of Cassie Ventura, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend and accuser, Dawn Richards continues to testify in his racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Follow for live news updates.