Singer and model Cassie Ventura has concluded her explosive testimony against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs by dropping a final revelation: a $10 million settlement stemming from the now-infamous hotel hallway beating, which was captured on surveillance footage and went viral earlier this year.

The footage, reportedly filmed in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016, emerged publicly in 2024 and showed what appeared to be Diddy physically assaulting Cassie in a hallway. The chilling clip sent shockwaves across the music industry and reignited a storm of legal scrutiny surrounding Diddy, who has faced multiple accusations of abuse and misconduct over the past decade.

During her final day on the stand in the ongoing legal proceedings, Cassie gave a tearful but composed statement about the physical, emotional, and psychological trauma she endured during her relationship with the Bad Boy Records founder. “No amount of money can undo the damage,” she said. “But speaking my truth — and having it finally be seen and believed — means more to me than any dollar figure.”

In November 2023, Cassie filed a civil lawsuit accusing Diddy of rape, sex trafficking, and years of domestic violence. The lawsuit was settled just 24 hours after it was filed, which at the time raised questions about whether the full extent of the abuse would ever come to light. Now, with Cassie’s public testimony and the release of the hotel video, the veil of secrecy around their relationship has been pulled back.

According to court documents and statements from Cassie’s legal team, the $10 million payout was part of a confidential agreement initially reached during that rapid 2023 settlement. However, under mounting public and legal pressure following the video leak, details of the agreement were disclosed in open court this week.

Cassie’s lawyers argued that the financial settlement — while substantial — was not meant to silence her indefinitely. “This was never about the money for Cassie,” her attorney said. “It was about survival, healing, and ultimately justice. And now, it’s also about making sure this never happens to another woman again.”

Diddy has denied all allegations of abuse and criminal conduct. His legal team previously described the video as “misleading without full context” and suggested that the matter had already been “amicably resolved.” However, public reaction to the video was swift and overwhelmingly critical, with several brands and collaborators distancing themselves from the embattled music mogul.

In court, Cassie described the hotel incident as just one of many examples of what she called a “pattern of terror and control.” She recounted being isolated from friends and family, subjected to violent outbursts, and manipulated emotionally and financially. “He made me feel like I was nothing without him,” she said. “But I was never his property.”

The courtroom was packed with media, supporters, and advocates for survivors of domestic violence. Many expressed admiration for Cassie’s courage in coming forward, especially given Diddy’s vast wealth, influence, and the culture of silence that has long surrounded high-profile figures in the entertainment industry.

“This is a turning point,” said one women’s rights advocate outside the courthouse. “When even someone as powerful as Diddy is forced to face the truth, it sends a message to abusers everywhere: Your fame will not protect you forever.”

Despite the legal settlement, the consequences for Diddy may not be over. Federal investigations into other allegations against him are reportedly ongoing, and several former employees and associates are now coming forward with their own accounts of abuse and intimidation.

For Cassie, the path forward remains focused on healing and advocacy. Sources close to her say she plans to use part of her settlement to support organizations that help victims of domestic violence and mental health challenges. “Cassie doesn’t want to be remembered as a victim,” one friend shared. “She wants to be a voice for the silenced — and she’s just getting started.”

As the courtroom drama concludes, the spotlight on Diddy is unlikely to dim. But for Cassie, stepping out of the shadows and into the public eye — even at great personal cost — may mark the beginning of a new chapter, one defined not by fear, but by empowerment and accountability.