Kanye West questions if Cassie “extorted” Diddy with sexual assault case

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Kanye West has suggested Cassie Ventura “extorted” Diddy with the sexual assault case she filed against the mogul in November 2023.Over a year ago, Ventura – Diddy’s ex-girlfriend and former signee – filed a lawsuit against the Bad Boy Records founder for physical assault and rape.

The case was settled the following day despite Diddy denying the claims and, months later, CCTV footage of Diddy dragging, kicking and hitting Ventura in a LA hotel surfaced – lending credence to Ventura’s allegations.

Diddy later apologised for his “inexcusable” behaviour in the aforementioned video.Last Thursday (February 20), West shared a string of now-deleted controversial tweets, including one where he wrote: “Did Cassie extort Puff?” – questioning the speed at which their case was settled.The Chicago rapper-producer received backlash for his idea.

One fan replied: “She got beaten. On film. He doesn’t have enough money to cover that trauma. Whatever she got cash wise she deserves wayyyyyyy more.”Another backed them up, writing: “You’re forever a legend Ye and I’ll always love you but what he did to Cassie was and never will be acceptable – no matter what.”Some agreed with Ye’s theory that Ventura extorted Diddy, however, many believed she was “right in doing so”.