The shocking legal battle surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs and singer Cassie Ventura just took another explosive turn.
Clayton Howard, the former escort suing the ex-couple for alleged drugging, manipulation, and sexual coercion, has spoken out—claiming Cassie wasn’t just a passive bystander in Diddy’s world of power and control.
In an interview with TMZ, Clayton revealed a “different side” to Cassie that he says “embraced” Diddy’s influence to lure him into years of exotic sexual encounters.
Clayton Speaks: “She Loved the Power Dynamic”
Clayton—previously identified as “Dave” during Diddy’s sex trafficking and racketeering trial—claims he felt trapped in the former couple’s world for nearly a decade.
????️ “Cassie knew how much power Diddy had, and she used it to get what she wanted. She was not innocent in this,” Clayton alleged.
The former sex worker says he was terrified of leaving, fearing Diddy’s deep industry connections could ruin his life. Plus, he admits he desperately needed the money.
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⚖️ Why He’s Suing Now
Clayton says he tried filing this civil suit years earlier, but claims his attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, stalled it to “protect Cassie’s reputation” during the trial.
Now, he’s seeking monetary damages instead of criminal charges, explaining:
????️ “The U.S. Attorney’s Office knows she was a co-conspirator, but they only cared about taking down Diddy. Male victims don’t matter to them.”
“This Is a Slap in the Face to #MeToo”
Clayton didn’t hold back when reacting to Diddy being cleared of three major charges in his trial, calling it:
???? “An utter slap in the face to male victims and the entire #MeToo movement.”
He accuses the government of prioritizing “big headlines” over true justice, insisting this is about more than Diddy.
???? Bombshell Claims in Lawsuit
Clayton’s lawsuit includes graphic allegations:
- ???? Being drugged and manipulated into sexual encounters.
- ???? Contracting an STD allegedly from Cassie.
- ???? Being forced to have sex with Cassie during her period.
????️ “This suit has been a long time coming,” Clayton said. “The truth needed to come out.”
What’s Next?
So far, reps for Cassie and attorney Tyrone Blackburn have not commented. Diddy’s legal team also remains silent on the explosive new claims.
Meanwhile, Clayton continues speaking out, saying he hopes this lawsuit forces a larger conversation about male victimhood in high-profile abuse cases.
Fans React to Clayton’s Bombshell Interview
???? On X/Twitter
???? “If this is true, Cassie’s not as innocent as people think.” – @CultureUnfiltered
???? “This is going to blow up fast. Male victims deserve to be heard too.” – @RealTalkNow
???? On Instagram
???? “Praying for healing for everyone involved. This is heavy.” – @tea.time.tuesdays
???? “Diddy AND Cassie? These allegations are insane.” – @PopRadarFanPage
Timeline of the Diddy-Cassie Scandal
????️ Swipe for key moments:
- ???? 2013: Diddy and Cassie’s relationship heats up
- ???? 2024: Sex trafficking investigation begins
- ???? 2025: Clayton files civil lawsuit
⚡ Stay Tuned
This lawsuit is just heating up—and could bring shocking revelations about two of music’s biggest names.
???? Do you think Cassie should be held accountable too? Or is this all part of Diddy’s alleged web of power?
???? Drop your thoughts below and stay with The Pop Radar for breaking updates.
