In a jaw-dropping moment of testimony, New York State prosecutor Danielle Kissane revealed that Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly compelled singer Cassie Ventura to engage in a degrading “urine act” during one of his infamous “freak off” parties. The startling allegation was laid out as the trial’s spotlight turned to the rapper’s history of humiliating power plays.
The courtroom heard that in 2016, a distraught Cassie—Combs’s on-again, off-again partner—was allegedly coerced into drinking from a line of miniature glasses filled with his urine. According to Kissane, “He told her it was a show of loyalty and ultimate submission,” a detail corroborated by two party attendees who testified under oath. Reuters first reported the harrowing account.
Prosecutor says Diddy made Cassie drink his urine to prove her loyalty at a so-called freak off party. https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1654567890123456789 — Reuters (@Reuters) May 12, 2025
Testimony painted a broader picture of the so-called “freak off” gatherings—lavish, late-night events where guests were pressured into increasingly taboo challenges. Prosecutors described scenes of nudity, forced drinking and threats for those who refused. One witness recalled, “If you said no, you risked being humiliated or worse.” People Magazine breaks down the episode.
Cassie’s lawyer: “She was terrified to refuse. This was not consensual—it was intimidation.” https://twitter.com/CassieVentura/status/1654589012345678901 — Cassie Ventura (@CassieVentura) May 12, 2025
Defense attorneys have denounced the allegations as “sensationalized gossip,” arguing that memories fade and motivations to sell memoirs or seek payouts can taint testimony. In a statement to CNN, Combs’s counsel claimed, “These stories are fabrications—designed to exploit a man who has always valued loyalty over scandal.” CNN covers the defense reaction.
The trial, now entering its third week, has featured emotional testimony from three accusers describing physical threats and public shaming orchestrated by Combs’s inner circle. With prosecutors presenting apparent text messages and voice recordings, the jury faces a complex web of allegations ranging from assault and coercion to witness tampering. Observers note this case could reshape how high-profile figures are held accountable for personal misconduct. Rolling Stone provides analysis.
