Cassie Ventura, a key witness in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial, delivered a chilling testimony on May 13, 2025, revealing that Combs forced her to call him “Pop Pop”, her grandfather’s nickname, during coercive “Freak-Off” sex parties.
As reported by CNN, Ventura’s emotional recounting of abuse, including forced intercourse with male escorts and physical violence, has gripped the courtroom, underscoring the psychological warfare she endured in their relationship, central to the prosecution’s case against Combs.
Ventura testified that Combs demanded she use “Pop Pop,” a term she reserved for her grandfather, during the drug-fueled Freak-Offs, describing it as “weird” and “disrespectful.” She engaged in sexual acts with escorts solely to please Combs, calling them “emotionless” encounters with strangers, per Rolling Stone.
Cassie Alleges Diddy Made Her Call Him 'Pop Pop,' Same Name She Used for Her Grandfather
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— Complex (@Complex) May 13, 2025Social media posts from court observers expressed shock at the nickname’s psychological cruelty, amplifying Ventura’s account of manipulation and control, which she tearfully shared over multiple days on the stand.
Diddy’s Trial Context and Allegations
Combs, detained since his 2024 arrest, faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution, with a trial expected to span two months. Ventura’s 2023 lawsuit against Combs, alleging years of abuse, triggered his legal downfall, per The New York Times. Her testimony details a cycle of violence, coercion, and psychological manipulation, including the Freak-Offs, where Combs orchestrated sexual encounters.
Read: Cassie Ventura Testifies in Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Trial, Details Abuse
The “Pop Pop” nickname, a deeply personal violation, exemplifies Combs’ alleged psychological control, as Ventura described feeling trapped in a relationship driven by his demands. Her testimony, supported by prior lawsuit evidence, strengthens the prosecution’s narrative of systemic exploitation, per Billboard.
Feds release full unedited 15-minutes video of Diddy and Cassie hotel fight in Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/JgEPZLr02x
— Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) May 14, 2025Ventura’s testimony illuminates power dynamics in the entertainment industry, sparking broader discussions on abuse and accountability. The trial’s outcome, potentially resulting in a life sentence for Combs, could set a precedent for addressing high-profile misconduct. As more witnesses testify, the case draws intense scrutiny, with Ventura’s courage reshaping public perceptions of Combs’ legacy and the music industry’s culture.
