In a surprising turn of events, Sean “Diddy” Combs and R&B singer Cassie swiftly resolved the lawsuit just a day after it was filed in Manhattan federal court.
The lawsuit, which accused the renowned music producer and rapper of a decade of abuse, exploitation, and manipulation, including sexual battery, assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, rape and physical abuse, came to an unexpected conclusion on Friday night.
Cassie’s legal team made the announcement, stating that both parties had “resolved the claims… to their mutual satisfaction.” However, the terms of the settlement remain undisclosed.
On the ground that no one knows the terms of their settlement, the Herald reports that fans are now making assumptions that Cassie got paid off to buy her silence.
While some fans applaided the act, others are saying Cassie shouldn’t have agree to the settlement, that if everything she allegedly accused Sean for were true, then he deserves to be exposed.
The quick resolution leaves lingering questions about the details of the alleged abuse and the factors that led to the swift agreement between the two high-profile figures.
The Herald captured some reactions via X formerly known as Twitter, see below:
When Oprah asks Cassie why she took the settlement with Diddy just after 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/JFcZyvHnUY
— ALEXANDER SHEIN ✨🇯🇲 (@_romeko) November 18, 2023
Diddy settled & gave her $30M in less than 24 hours. He is definitely a guilty. pic.twitter.com/UnEme8twAd
— Syed Irfan Ahmad (@Iam_SyedIrfan) November 18, 2023
Cassie settling doesn’t take away about what happened to her, what she experienced, and what she is most likely still experiencing. If anything, the swiftness in which Diddy settled speaks volumes. He didn’t want even more shit to come to light.
— Xay 🍋 (@hoodopulence) November 18, 2023
Cassie and her husband looking at that direct deposit from Diddy hit the account…😂 pic.twitter.com/QPJJoz717m
— El Maestro (@PittsfallII) November 18, 2023
Anybody saying #Cassie is going to be dragged because she settled needs to ask themselves why #Diddy settled so quickly. #SurvivingDiddy pic.twitter.com/ma6TrQdnaY
— Ⓑⓛⓐⓒⓚ &⃝ Ⓟⓔⓣⓣⓨ (@black_and_petty) November 18, 2023
Cassie & Diddy settled that faster than an episode of SVU. Diddy didn’t want anything else to come out, it must’ve been REAL BAD but Cassie started a catalyst. That trigger warning on that 35 page court document sealed the deal. This is not the last we gone hear about him!!
— 💕 Doll Face. ✨ (@smoke_nd_pearlz) November 18, 2023
Cassie not taking Diddy’s money privately was for her own safety. She wanted everyone to know what was going on. I’m so happy she was able to speak her truth and finally get compensation that was LONG overdue and on her own terms!!
— c (@jadorechrista) November 18, 2023