Cassie Testifies That Diddy Made Her Carry a Gun During Suge Knight Confrontation

Cassie Ventura, the R&B singer and former partner of Sean “Diddy” Combs, delivered explosive testimony in federal court this week, revealing a chilling incident where she was allegedly forced to carry a gun at the mogul’s request during a confrontation with Death Row Records founder Suge Knight.

The testimony is part of the ongoing sex trafficking and abuse case against Diddy, who faces numerous federal charges. Cassie’s statements have painted a disturbing portrait of life behind the scenes with one of hip-hop’s most powerful figures according to The Guardian in a report.

A Night Fueled by Fear

During her time on the stand, Cassie described an incident in which Diddy became paranoid about a potential run-in with Suge Knight—long viewed as a rival figure in hip-hop’s power circles. According to Cassie, Diddy handed her a firearm and ordered her to carry it “in case something went down.”

“I was scared. I didn’t want to hold the gun, but he told me I had to. He made me feel like my life—and his—depended on it,” she testified.

This moment, according to Cassie, was one of many where she felt manipulated, controlled, and used by Combs.

A Pattern of Control

AUSA: Were you ever handed a gun?
Ventura: Yes. We were doing to a club in downtown LA. We’d taken mushrooms, I was high. I was told to put the gun in my bag. I was freaking out.
AUSA: Who was present?
Ventura: A driver, security, and Sean.

— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) May 13, 2025

The testimony adds to a mounting body of claims against Diddy that include coercion, physical abuse, and trafficking. Cassie previously filed a civil lawsuit against Combs in 2023, which was settled quickly out of court. However, the federal charges and ongoing trial have now brought her allegations under renewed scrutiny.

Cassie also alleged that Diddy frequently monitored her movements, threatened her with violence, and orchestrated encounters with others for his own sexual gratification. Her account of the Suge Knight incident, however, stands out for its direct invocation of the high-stakes, violent undercurrent that has long followed hip-hop’s elite.

No Mention of Tupac

Despite the connection between Suge Knight and the late Tupac Shakur—who was signed to Death Row Records at the time of his death—Cassie’s testimony made no mention of Tupac. The focus remained squarely on Diddy’s alleged actions and his fear-driven behavior.

Trial Continues

AUSA: In what hotels in NY did you have freak offs?
Ventura: Trump, Gramercy…
AUSA: Inter Continental?
Ventura: 44th Street, yes.
AUSA: Elsewhere?
Ventura: Mandarin Oriental, Fontainebleau
AUSA: What names were used?
Ventura: Jackie Star, I used, Frank Black

— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) May 13, 2025

The trial is expected to stretch across several weeks, with more witnesses set to take the stand. Federal prosecutors are working to corroborate Cassie’s testimony with digital evidence, financial records, and other firsthand accounts from former employees and associates of Combs.

If convicted on all counts, Diddy could face over 20 years in prison.