Here are all the A-list celebrities named during Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trafficking trial, and the reasons why
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on charges of trafficking has gotten much attention, not just for the gruesome charges, but also for the amount of A-listers whose names have been mentioned in court.
None of them are charged with any crimes but their names were mentioned during jury selection or Cassie Ventura's testimony on her past relationship and experiences with Combs.
Why were celebrities mentioned during jury selection?
As the trial began in Manhattan federal court in New York City, names of many A-list celebrities came to the forefront. Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend, also testified, naming a number of famous people. She recalled their romance from 2007 to 2018, during which the music mogul allegedly mistreated her.
What did Cassie say about her relationship with Diddy?
During their relationship, the singer allegedly endured years of emotional and physical sexual abuse. In the rapper's federal trafficking trial, her graphic descriptions of so-called "freak-offs" and being completely under Diddy's control may prove crucial.
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Here are all the A-list celebrities named during the trial, as per a report by Page Six.
Cassie Ventura
Cassie Ventura recalled her ten-year romance with Combs when she testified on May 13. The singer of "Me & U" claimed that beginning when she was 22, the "Last Night" crooner would force her to attend "Freak-Offs.'
Combs would frequently hit her on the head, knock her down, and stomp on her if she was on the ground, according to Ventura's allegations.
Kanye West
Since Combs' arrest in September 2024, Kanye West, who was brought up during the May 5 jury selection, has supported Combs.
On March 15, the "Heartless" rapper, who has not been charged with any crimes, released a new song called "Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine," which featured Combs and his daughter, North West.
A few days later, he posted on social media a recorded phone call with the founder of Bad Boys Records. Diddy cautioned Kanye to "be careful" of those attempting to "end" him.
Mike Myers
Myers, who is not facing any charges, was also named during the jury selection process. It's unclear how he and Combs are related, though.
Michelle Williams
During the jury selection process, Michelle Williams' name was also mentioned. The former member of Destiny's Child was not charged with any crimes.
Michael B. Jordan
Jordan was brought up during jury selection even though he hasn't been charged with any crimes. In 2016, when Ventura was on her break from Combs, he famously dated her.
Kid Cudi
In December 2011, Ventura recalled meeting Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.
She stated that she didn't tell Combs about her relationship with the "Day 'n' Nite" singer, claiming that they weren't on good terms.
However, Combs allegedly went through Ventura's phone during a "Freak-Off" and discovered about her fling.
Prince
On May 14, Ventura came back to testify and brought up Prince. She recalled attending the "Kiss" singer's private performance in the basement of his house in Los Angeles. Recalling the "once-in-a-lifetime experience", she said she kept her attendance a secret from Combs.
French Montana and Drake
In her testimony, Ventura named Drake and claimed that Combs had mistreated her before she went to the Canadian rapper's 2013 OVO Festival in Toronto.
Ventura and French Montana were spotted together at the festival. She remembered that in order to conceal an alleged injury, she had to wear her hair in a specific way.
Kim Porter
In her testimony, Ventura stated that she had dated the music mogul when he was dating the late Kim Porter.
She claimed that she had a relationship that began "many years" before they made their relationship public in 2007. Combs and Porter, who had three children together, began dating in the 1990s and broke up in 2007.
FAQs
Are there any celebrities facing charges in the
Diddy trial
?
No, all of the celebrities mentioned so far, including Kanye West and Michael B. Jordan, have not been accused of any wrongdoing.
Why was Cassie Ventura's testimony so important?
Cassie revealed graphic details about alleged abuse and drug-fuelled parties during her relationship with Diddy, resulting in several celebrity names being mentioned in context.
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