Cassie Ventura Testifies About Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, & More -

In the ongoing federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, singer Cassie Ventura has concluded her fourth and final day of testimony, providing detailed accounts of alleged abuse during their decade-long relationship. Ventura’s testimony included claims of coercion, physical assault, and participation in non-consensual acts, including a 2018 rape incident. Evidence presented in court, such as text messages and a video from a 2016 altercation, supported her allegations.

During cross-examination, the defense questioned Ventura’s credibility, highlighting past communications and events. Ventura maintained her allegations, stating that despite some affectionate exchanges, the abuse was persistent. She also disclosed her mental health treatment and prescription for opiate addiction.

The trial has garnered significant public interest, with various celebrities’ names surfacing during proceedings. Notably, Nicki Minaj was mentioned in the context of her 2012 collaboration with Ventura on the song “The Boys.” While Minaj has not been directly implicated in the case, her association with Ventura was brought up during courtroom discussions.

Estevao: Beyond Kid Cudi, what other musicians were you put in the studio with? Were you put in the studio with Nicki Minaj?
Ventura: Yes.
[Note: this is the first and so far only reference to Nicki Minaj in this trial – see: https://t.co/RPFGaYMc7Y

— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) May 16, 2025

Combs’ Estevao: You were put in the studio with Lil Wayne?
Ventura: Yes
Estevao: And with Rick Ross and Pusha T – am I forgetting any names?
Ventura: You’ve got a lot of names.
Estevao: You are self-conscious about your musical talent?
Ventura: I wouldn’t say that

— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) May 16, 2025

Combs’ Estevao: You had a bad performance on 106 and Park
Ventura: Early in my career.
Estevao: You did music videos – were they successful?
Judge: May we have a brief sidebar?
[Sidebar]

— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) May 16, 2025

The trial continues to unfold, and any new developments or mentions of other individuals will be reported by sources such as Time as they become available.