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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cassie Ventura Net Worth: How much does the American singer/dancer earn, who testified in Diddy's trial?
Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and a key witness in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of the music mogul, concluded her testimony on Friday. The American singer and dancer, who dated Diddy on and off from 2007 to 2018, ended her dramatic and often emotional testimony, and is now gone from the court after further examination by Combs's legal team. During her testimony, Cassie provided detailed accounts of the abuse and coercion she allegedly endured during their relationship. Her statements were pivotal in the prosecution's case, highlighting a pattern of control and manipulation. Cassie also testified that her relationship with Diddy ultimately stunted her music career, with only one album of a 10-album deal she signed with his label being released, in part because her participation in his 'Freak Offs' became 'a whole other job.' Let's take a look at Cassie's net worth amidst the highly publicized trial. Net worth of Cassie Ventura : As of 2025, Cassie Ventura's net worth is estimated to be between $10 million and $14 million, reflecting her diverse career in music, modeling, acting, and business ventures. Career highlights: Music: Cassie gained fame with her 2006 hit single "Me & U" and released her self-titled debut album. Despite being signed to a 10-album deal with Bad Boy Records, only her debut album and a few singles were released, limiting her music-related earnings. She testified that her music career was sidelined by her relationship with Diddy, who exerted extensive control over her personal and professional life. Modeling: Cassie has been signed with Wilhelmina Models and One Management, appearing in campaigns for brands like Calvin Klein, Adidas, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Clean & Clear. Acting: She has appeared in films such as Step Up 2: The Streets and The Perfect Match, and gained additional visibility through her appearance on The Masked Singer. Business ventures: Cassie has diversified her income through entrepreneurial initiatives, including her vegan wine brand, fitness platform, and investments in companies like Glow Beverages and Billie Skincare. Legal settlement impact: In late 2023, Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy, alleging assault and rape during their ten-year relationship. The case was settled, reportedly improving her financial standing. Prior to the settlement, her net worth was estimated between $4 million and $8 million; post-settlement, it allegedly increased to over $10 million. Life with Alex Fine : Cassie married Alex Fine in 2019, and the couple is parents to two children now, with another on the way. Alex Fine is a personal trainer and professional bull rider who has gained recognition for his work with high-profile clients and his own fitness brand. While specific figures regarding his net worth are not publicly disclosed, the combined net worth of the couple is estimated to be between $18 million and $22 million.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Cassie Ventura? What to Know About the Woman Testifying Against Sean ‘Diddy' Combs
Johnny Nunez Who is Cassie, the mononymous singer at the center of the Diddy trial? Nearly two years after filing her own lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Cassie Ventura took the stand at the rapper's highly publicized sex trafficking trial. On May 13, a pregnant Ventura testified against her ex-boyfriend, describing alleged abuse at the hands of the rapper throughout their 11-year relationship, which spanned from 2007 to 2018. 'Sean controlled a lot of my life, whether it was career, the way I dressed, everything, everything,' Ventura told jurors, per the Associated Press, further claiming Combs would threaten to release images and video from his infamous 'freak-offs' if she ever defied him. She also took the stand on May 14 and 15, when she was cross-examined by the defense. But how did Cassie and Diddy meet, and what's going on with her career? Here's what we know. Cassandra Ventura, who grew up in Connecticut, began modeling at age 14, booking commercial jobs for brands like Delia's and local department stores. She met producer Ryan Leslie in 2004 after moving to New York City to continue modeling. The pair also began a relationship. According to her testimony, Cassie, now 38, was a 19-year-old aspiring R&B singer when she met Diddy through Leslie. She ultimately signed a ten-album deal with Combs's Bad Boy Records label. Her 2006 debut album Cassie is the only album she's ever released. 'I wanted to be around Sean for the same reasons as everyone else at the time,' Ventura told the court during her testimony, per The Times. 'Just this exciting, entertaining, fun guy that also happened to have my career in his hands.' Cassie's 2006 single 'Me & U,' off Cassie, reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, and remained on the charts for almost seven months. He second single, 'Long Way 2 Go,' peaked at 97 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cassie continued put out more singles in 2008 and 2009, however they did not chart. She later said during her testimony that she recorded 'hundreds of tracks' with Diddy during the course of their relationship. Per NPR, she now refers to those recordings as busywork. Most of her time was spent orchestrating and participating in Diddy's freak off parties, she said. Cassie has also dabbled in acting, appearing in 2008's Step Up 2: The Streets and the 2016 rom-com The Perfect Match. Cassie testified while pregnant with her third child with husband Alex Fine. She married the fitness trainer and actor in 2019. They also share two daughters: Frankie Stone Fine (born in December 2019) and Sunny Cinco Fine (born in March 2021). Ventura first came forward about the physical and sexual abuse through a lawsuit in November 2023, eventually inspiring others to come forward with sexual assault allegations against Combs. Though Diddy denied the allegations at the time, Ventura revealed that the lawsuit was settled for $20 million. 'I wanted to be compensated for the time, the pain,' she said during her recent testimony. Last year, CNN published graphic surveillance-video footage showing Diddy assaulting Cassie in March 2016. Following the release of the footage, Diddy posted a video to his own Instagram, claiming he takes 'full responsibility' for his 'inexcusable' behavior and sought professional help. The Video of Diddy Assaulting Cassie Is Horrific. This Is Why You Shouldn't Look Away 'The fact it took a video kept hidden for eight years to prove to the world the kind of man Combs is, is a travesty.' At the time, Cassie thanked the public for their 'love and support' in a multi-paragraph Instagram statement, emphasizing, 'My only ask is that EVERYONE open your heart to believe victims the first time.' Combs was unable to be charged for assaulting Ventura due to statute of limitations. Four months later, however he was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. Celebrity News The Diddy Trial and Arrest: What We Know About the 'Freak Offs,' Baby Oil, and More The rapper's trial started on May 5. Originally Appeared on Glamour
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What to know about Cassie's life now, as she testifies against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in his criminal trial
Cassie is a singer and actor, best known for her top-10 hit single "Me & U." She met Sean Combs, aka Diddy, in 2006 and signed to his label Bad Boy. She filed a lawsuit against him in 2023 and is a key witness in his criminal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial. Cassie burst onto the music scene in 2006 with an irresistible blend of pop and R&B. Although the singer, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, withdrew from the spotlight in the ensuing years, she's still beloved by fans of 2000s club jams. In 2023, she filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging abuse throughout their relationship, including rape. An attorney for Combs denied the allegations to Business Insider. Cassie is now a key accuser in Combs' criminal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, which began on Monday. Here's everything to know about Cassie's career, her connection to Diddy, and what her life is like today. Before launching her music career, Cassie had done some modeling for brands like Delia's. In 2006, when she was 19 years old, she released her debut single "Me & U." It became her first hit, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 3 on the Hot 100. "Me & U" set the tone for her self-titled debut album, which was praised by critics for its "hypnotic groove" and "flippant playfulness." Rolling Stone later described the album as "the most brilliantly minimalist R&B album of its era." In a positive review for Slant, Sal Cinquemani also said, "'Me & U' has single-handedly revived his ailing Bad Boy imprint," referring to Combs, then known as Diddy. An archived feature from 2008 said that Combs heard "Me & U" in a club and felt inspired to help Cassie's career. Combs teamed up with Ryan Leslie, who wrote and produced the song, to record Cassie's album. In 2008, she announced her plans to release her sophomore album. "I guess I grew up a lot but I'm still in essence the same person," Cassie, then 21, told Billboard. "Lots has changed in my life, stuff that has made me think about things differently. I'm more vulnerable and you can hear my vocals better this time around. There's real emotion and a much realer connection with my fans." At the time, Combs praised Cassie's musical development, which he said was reflected in the album. "We pulled out, we took our time, we developed her for like, a year-and-a-half," he told Billboard in a 2008 interview. "People are just going to see her there and be like, 'Wow, she's really cocooned into a butterfly.'" However, the album was delayed several times. She didn't release new music until 2012, when she surprise-dropped a set of three mixtapes. She continued releasing singles sporadically in the years following. Cassie played Sophie in the 2008 film "Step Up 2: The Streets," and has also appeared in "The Perfect Match" and on several episodes of "Empire." Additionally, she appeared in the 2022 TV movie "Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding." Prior to her lawsuit, gossip news sites reported that Cassie and Combs maintained an on-again, off-again relationship. They reportedly started dating in 2007 and broke up in 2018. Cassie's 2023 civil lawsuit accused Combs of serious allegations, painting the music mogul as an extremely violent and angry ex-partner. It details several instances when the music mogul physically and mentally abused Cassie, as well as used intimidation tactics to keep her in the relationship. Combs quickly settled the suit shortly after it was filed. Combs has been accused of sexual assault, rape, drugging, and other forms of violence in more than 50 civil lawsuits. He was arrested in September following a grand jury indictment and has denied the charges against him and all other allegations of sex abuse. Combs' criminal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial began on Monday. Cassie, the prosecution's key witness in the case, took the stand on Tuesday and Wednesday to testify against Combs. Following her split from Combs in 2018, Cassie began a relationship with Alex Fine, a professional bull rider, model, and personal trainer. In June 2019, the singer revealed that she and Fine were expecting their first child together. The couple tied the knot in a small, surprise wedding in September of that year in Malibu, California. Their daughter, Frankie Stone, was born in early December. Cassie and Fine welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Sunny Cinco, in March 2021. In February 2025, Cassie revealed that she's pregnant with their third child, a son. Libby Torres contributed to an earlier version of this story. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
What to know about Cassie's life now, as she testifies against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in his criminal trial
Cassie burst onto the music scene in 2006 with an irresistible blend of pop and R&B. Although the singer, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, withdrew from the spotlight in the ensuing years, she's still beloved by fans of 2000s club jams. In 2023, she filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging abuse throughout their relationship, including rape. An attorney for Combs denied the allegations to Business Insider. Cassie is now a key accuser in Combs' criminal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, which began on Monday. Here's everything to know about Cassie's career, her connection to Diddy, and what her life is like today. Cassie broke out with the club hit 'Me & U' Before launching her music career, Cassie had done some modeling for brands like Delia's. In 2006, when she was 19 years old, she released her debut single "Me & U." It became her first hit, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 3 on the Hot 100. "Me & U" set the tone for her self-titled debut album, which was praised by critics for its "hypnotic groove" and "flippant playfulness." Rolling Stone later described the album as "the most brilliantly minimalist R&B album of its era." In a positive review for Slant, Sal Cinquemani also said, "'Me & U' has single-handedly revived his ailing Bad Boy imprint," referring to Combs, then known as Diddy. Cassie signed to Bad Boy Records in 2006 An archived feature from 2008 said that Combs heard "Me & U" in a club and felt inspired to help Cassie's career. Combs teamed up with Ryan Leslie, who wrote and produced the song, to record Cassie's album. In 2008, she announced her plans to release her sophomore album. "I guess I grew up a lot but I'm still in essence the same person," Cassie, then 21, told Billboard. "Lots has changed in my life, stuff that has made me think about things differently. I'm more vulnerable and you can hear my vocals better this time around. There's real emotion and a much realer connection with my fans." At the time, Combs praised Cassie's musical development, which he said was reflected in the album. "We pulled out, we took our time, we developed her for like, a year-and-a-half," he told Billboard in a 2008 interview. "People are just going to see her there and be like, 'Wow, she's really cocooned into a butterfly.'" However, the album was delayed several times. She didn't release new music until 2012, when she surprise-dropped a set of three mixtapes. She continued releasing singles sporadically in the years following. Cassie has dabbled in acting Cassie played Sophie in the 2008 film "Step Up 2: The Streets," and has also appeared in "The Perfect Match" and on several episodes of "Empire." Additionally, she appeared in the 2022 TV movie "Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding." Cassie was in a tumultuous relationship with Diddy for over a decade Cassie and Combs maintained an on-again, off-again relationship. They reportedly started dating in 2007 and broke up in 2018. Cassie's 2023 civil lawsuit accused Combs of serious allegations, painting the music mogul as an extremely violent and angry ex-partner. It details several instances when the music mogul physically and mentally abused Cassie, as well as used intimidation tactics to keep her in the relationship. Combs quickly settled the suit shortly after it was filed. Combs has been accused of sexual assault, rape, drugging, and other forms of violence in more than 50 civil lawsuits. He was arrested in September following a grand jury indictment and has denied the charges against him and all other allegations of sex abuse. Combs' criminal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial began on Monday. Cassie, the prosecution's key witness in the case, took the stand on Tuesday and Wednesday to testify against Combs. Cassie married Alex Fine in 2019 and now has two children, with a third on the way Following her split from Combs in 2018, Cassie began a relationship with Alex Fine, a professional bull rider, model, and personal trainer. In June 2019, the singer revealed that she and Fine were expecting their first child together. The couple tied the knot in a small, surprise wedding in September of that year in Malibu, California. Their daughter, Frankie Stone, was born in early December. Cassie and Fine welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Sunny Cinco, in March 2021. In February 2025, Cassie revealed that she's pregnant with their third child, a son.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Cassie Ventura 'Perfect Match' premiere hid alleged Diddy assault: Photos from 2016 event
Cassie Ventura 'Perfect Match' premiere hid alleged Diddy assault: Photos from 2016 event Show Caption Hide Caption Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean Combs, takes the stand in trial In day two of the Sean Combs sex crimes trial, Combs' ex-girlfriend provided emotional testimony from the witness stand. A 2016 movie premiere took on a central role as Cassie continued to testify against ex-partner Sean "Diddy" Combs in his federal sex-crimes trial. At the start of her second day of testimony on May 14, Casandra Ventura Fine told jurors about the infamous 2016 incident where Combs assaulted her at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. In a text exchange between the two at the time, Ventura Fine told Combs that she had a "premiere on Monday for the biggest thing of my life," referring to the premiere of her romantic comedy film "The Perfect Match." The hotel incident took place on March 5, 2016. Two days later, on March 7, 2016, Ventura Fine and Combs stepped out at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Perfect Match." Diddy trial live updates: Cassie returns to the stand in sex trafficking case Cassie movie premiere photos: See 'The Perfect Match' red carpet and afterparty Photos from the time show that Ventura Fine wore a gold and black dress and was joined on the red carpet by Combs. Ventura Fine and Combs were also photographed attending a "Perfect Match" premiere afterparty that night, where she wore a shorter, green dress. Other guests at the after party included director Bille Woodruff and Queen Latifah, whose company Flavor Unit Entertainment produced the film. Cassie Ventura testimony: What the singer is saying about Diddy, voyeurism and Suge Knight Ventura Fine starred in "The Perfect Match," which hit theaters in March 2016, alongside Terrence J and Donald Faison. The "Me & U" singer has also appeared in movies like 2008's "Step Up 2: The Streets" and 2020's "Spenser Confidential." These Diddy family members have been in court amid his sex-crimes trial Cassie testimony at Diddy trial alleges abuse before movie 'Perfect Match' premiere On May 14, jurors in Combs' trial were shown a photo taken in the embattled rapper's bedroom, where Ventura Fine was wearing her gown for the "Perfect Match" premiere and large sunglasses. She testified that the glasses were "to cover up my eye" following the hotel assault, where she "got hit in the face." Prosecutors also showed jurors a red carpet photo where a bruise on Ventura Fine's shoulder was visible, as well as another photo from the afterparty where a bruise could be seen on her right shin. Who is Cassie? The singer at the center of Diddy's sex-crimes trial On May 12, jurors in the trial were shown video from the 2016 hotel incident. Ventura Fine took the stand on May 13 and began describing the alleged abuse she was subjected to throughout her relationship with Combs, which ended in 2018.
