Cassie Husband Video Resurfaces Amid Diddy Claims

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A video of Cassie and her husband Alex Fine has resurfaced in the wake of her lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs.

On November 16, the singer—whose real name is Cassandra Ventura—accused the rapper of rape and physical abuse throughout their decade-long relationship. The 37-year-old filed a lawsuit with the Manhattan Federal Court, but the case was settled just a day later on November 17.

The 54-year-old music mogul has denied all the allegations. Newsweek has reached out to Combs, Fine and Cassie for comment via email.

In 2019, Fine completed a 50-mile run from Compton to Malibu on behalf of Haven Domestic Violence Shelter and Compton Cowboys Youth Program. After crossing the finish line, the 30-year-old ran straight into Cassie’s arms.

Left: Singer Cassie attends the 2018 GQ Men Of The Year party at Benedict Estate on December 06, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. Right: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Reel To Reel: Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story at The GRAMMY Museum on October 4, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Cassie and P. Diddy dated from 2007 to 2018.
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He shared a clip of the sweet moment to his Instagram account, along with the caption: “Just the person I needed with me the whole time.

“Wow I am so lucky to be able to hug her after this. She makes me better in every way.”

After news of Cassie’s lawsuit against Combs broke, user @drpuella shared the video to X, the social network formerly known as Twitter.

“Hearing about all the violence, intimidation and abuse Diddy committed against Cassie reminds me of when her husband ran that 50-mile ultramarathon to support a domestic violence shelter,” they wrote alongside the clip, which has received almost 20 million views.

“Props to him for having her back,” said @agostinhozinga.

“I’m glad Cassie found peace and safety with him!” agreed Becca.

“Cassie’s husband’s positive example in participating in the ultramarathon is a powerful reminder that individuals can make a positive impact in their communities, especially when it comes to combating harmful behaviors,” said Bằng Boong.

“This shows how he is really her rock and helped her through it,” wrote Lotus. “I’m so proud of her for speaking up after all those years of enduring the abuse.”

Cassie and Fine began dating in 2018 and married a year later. Fine was initially Combs’ personal trainer, and later also worked with Cassie.

A source told People magazine that the R&B star had wanted to leave Combs for a while and that she and Fine “hit it off.”

“She started to open up to him,” the insider said. “Alex wanted to be with Cassie.”

The couple share daughters Frankie Stone, 3, and Cinco, 2.

Cassie and Combs reportedly met when she signed to his Bad Boy record label in 2005. They began dating in 2007, when the singer was 21 years old and Combs was 39.

In the lawsuit, Cassie accused the hip-hop star of introducing her to an “ostentatious, fast-paced and drug-fueled lifestyle.” This included forced sexual encounters with male prostitutes, threats and beatings.

According to the documents, when the “Me and You” hitmaker tried to end the relationship in 2018, Combs raped her.

The music mogul denied the allegations. On Friday, the case was settled out of court.

“We have decided to resolve this matter amicably,” Combs said in a statement. “I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love.”

On the decision, Cassie said: “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control. I want to thank my family, fans, and lawyers for their unwavering support.”

Comb’s lawyer Ben Brafman said: “Just so we’re clear, a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing.

“Mr. Combs’ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims. He is happy they got to a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best.”