Text messages exchanged between Diddy and Cassie Ventura, revealed in court, shed light on the unsettling effects that the alleged ‘freak off’ parties had on her physically and emotionally.
Sean Combs, known by his stage name Diddy, is facing trial after being charged with racketeering and sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion in 2024.
Since his arrest at the Manhattan Park Hyatt hotel last September, Combs has consistently professed his innocence.
After the opening statements on Monday (May 12), the musician’s former girlfriend took the witness stand to answer questions from the prosecution, which included inquiries about ‘freak off’ parties.
Cassie described ‘freak-offs’ as sexual activities involving voyeurism, during which Combs would observe her engaging in sexual acts with other men.
On Wednesday (May 14), Cassie elaborated on the alleged physical consequences these ‘freak off’ parties had on her.
Cassie recounted using ketamine during these gatherings as a means to detach from the unwanted sexual activities.
She explained to the court that she combined various drugs, often neglecting to eat or sleep due to the demands of these alleged ‘freak off’ parties.
She further testified about experiencing gastrointestinal problems, oral sores, and frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) during her relationship with Diddy.
Despite her ‘painful’ infections, Cassie accused Combs of compelling her participation in the ‘freak-offs’ regardless. She described instances where she endured multi-day ‘freak-offs,’ requiring massages and IV fluids for recovery.
The 38-year-old told the court that when Combs desired a ‘freak-off,’ he was relentless in pursuing one.
For instance, on Cassie’s 29th birthday, instead of celebrating with friends, she claimed she was coerced into a ‘freak-off’.
Earlier in the proceedings, Cassie recounted her initial introduction to these so-called ‘freak-off’ parties.
“I remember my stomach falling to my butt,” she described. “Just the nervousness and confusion… I had just turned 22.”
According to Ventura, the events involved hiring an escort, with Combs observing and directing her interactions with another man, as reported by the BBC.
She expressed her reluctance but participated because she ‘loved him [Combs] very much’ and ‘wanted to make him happy’.
Ventura added, “The freak offs became a job. There was no time to do anything else but do them then try to recover. The longest was four days, significant periods of time.”
This development followed the presentation of CCTV footage to jurors last year, which appeared to show Combs assaulting Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.
She claimed that following the altercation, Combs sent her numerous texts, persistently demanding that she contact him.
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the issues discussed in this article, you can reach out to The National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673), which is available 24/7. Alternatively, online support is available through online.rainn.org.