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Cassie’s makeup artist, Danity Kane member speak out
An associate of Cassie Ventura, whose allegations of abuse against Sean “Diddy” Combs kicked off the hip-hop mogul’s deluge of legal woes, is sharing what she witnessed of the pair’s allegedly tumultuous relationship.
Celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales, who worked with the “Me & U” singer, claims she came to Ventura’s rescue in the aftermath of a violent argument with Combs during the Monday premiere of Investigation Discovery’s “The Fall of Diddy,” a four-part docuseries that aims to illuminate the “harrowing allegations of violent behavior and illegal activity” recently leveled against Combs.
Morales said the alleged altercation took place the weekend of the 2010 Grammy Awards. While staying at The Beverly Hills Hotel with Ventura, Morales said an irate Combs burst into the room looking for Ventura, after which the couple stepped away for an argument.
The makeup artist said Ventura was visibly injured after she emerged from the dispute, noting she had “knots on her head, (a) bruised eye” and a “busted lip.” Morales said she then called a friend of hers who was a doctor to treat Ventura, adding that the women did not report the incident to the police nor go to the hospital for further treatment.
“We were scared off Puff. We were always scared of him,” Morales explained. “If we called the police, what would happen? He’s a very powerful person in the business, and he can do things that will make you go away. And many people are afraid of him till this day.”
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In response to “Fall of Diddy” producers’ request for comment, Combs’ representatives said: “Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process. In court the truth will prevail: that the accusations against Mr. Combs are pure fiction.”
Ventura’s November 2023 lawsuit against Combs, which was promptly settled a day later, opened the floodgates to a series of accusations of sexual assault and physical violence, which culminated in Combs’ September 2024 arrest on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The Grammy-winning rapper has denied all accusations against him and remains in custody at the Special Housing Unit in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. His trial is set for May 5.
Here are the biggest revelations from “The Fall of Diddy” (streaming now on Max).
Vibe magazine editor says Diddy threatened her over cover shoot
Danyel Smith, former editor-in-chief of Vibe magazine, alleges Combs threatened her in the late 1990s due to a disagreement over the rapper’s cover shoot for the hip-hop outlet.
Smith, who claims the incident happened in the fall of 1997, said Combs expressed interest in seeing the final images for his Vibe cover. After Smith repeatedly declined Combs’ request, citing company policy, the journalist said Combs told her in a phone conversation that he “would see me dead in a trunk.”
Although Combs later reportedly apologized for the remark at the demand of Smith’s attorney, Smith said she had to be escorted by fellow Vibe staffers when she delivered the proofs for Combs’ cover, after staffers alleged Combs came to the publication’s office with “two tough guys looking for me.”
Despite the alleged threat, Smith continued to interact and “be cordial” with Combs: “It’s very hard not to feel complicit. I wish that things were different.”
Howard University alum alleges domestic violence incident
An alumni of Combs’ alma mater, Howard University, alleges they witnessed Combs assault a female student on campus.
The former Howard University student, who is not identified in the docuseries, said the alleged 1988 incident took place outside their dorm after Combs was spotted angrily searching for the female student, at one point whipping the wall with his belt.
When the female student met with Combs, the Howard alumni claimed he began beating her. Despite the alumni’s verbal protests from their dorm window, Combs’ interaction with the young woman continued in the doorway of a different dorm.
“Nobody actually really came to her rescue like we probably should have,” the Howard alumni reflected. “It’s very important to tell that young woman’s story because he was never held accountable.”
Combs was presented with an honorary degree from Howard University in 2014, which was later rescinded by the college’s board of trustees in June 2024.
Howard University:College rescinds Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ degree after video of assault surfaces
Concert promoter says Diddy pursued him in ‘high-speed chase’ amid East Coast-West Coast feud
Concert promoter DeWitt Gilmore claims Combs retaliated against him during the East Coast-West Coast feud that defined hip-hop culture in the mid-’90s. (Gilmore sued Combs and his bodyguards in November for assault and battery over the alleged 1996 incident.)
In the documentary, Gilmore claims Combs targeted him after the music mogul spotted him wearing a T-shirt that read “Death Row East.” Death Row Records, a Los Angeles-based record label co-founded by Suge Knight, was famously at odds with Combs’ Bad Boy Records due to the rivalry between their respective artists, 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.
“He aligned his beef with Suge Knight and Death Row and the West Coast with that T-shirt,” Gilmore said. “So, it’s like, ‘How dare you jump to the other side?’”
Gilmore also alleged Combs pursued him in a “high-speed chase” throughout Manhattan following a tense conversation in their vehicles. At one point, the concert promoter said he and his friend heard gunfire, though it was unclear where the shot came from.
“My whole future would be erased through your menace to society,” said Gilmore, seemingly addressing Combs. “My story is just a piece of the bigger puzzle of his mayhem.”
DeWitt Gilmore lawsuit:Diddy, bodyguard sued by man for 1996 physical assault outside New York City club
Shooting victim recalls 1999 club incident: ‘My life was never going to be the same’
A woman who claims Combs shot her during a 1999 nightclub altercation with fellow rapper Moses “Shyne” Barrow is reflecting on the harrowing incident.
Natania Griffin, previously identified as Natania Reuben, said that in the moments leading up to the shooting, she witnessed Combs and Harrow both reach toward their waists to grab their firearms as they were exiting Club New York. The woman, who was shot in the face, added she then saw a “muzzle flash” before feeling the pain of her facial injury.
“I was certain that I was going to be dead at that moment because I didn’t think a human could lose that much blood and still be alive,” said Griffin, later sobbing. “I just knew my life was never going to be the same again.”
Natania Griffin:Shooting victim insists Diddy pulled trigger in 1999 NYC nightclub shooting
Combs was frequenting the Manhattan club with then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez when he and his bodyguard, Anthony “Wolf” Jones, allegedly got into a dispute with Barrow. The resulting gunfight left three people injured, including Griffin. Combs, Lopez, Jones and Barrow were all briefly arrested.
The ensuing jury trial, however, found only Barrow serving prison time — nine years — for charges that included criminal possession of a weapon.
Griffin also recalled the harassment and alleged threats she experienced for speaking out on the shooting, adding she was forced to move homes after noticing “blacked out SUVs” parked in front of her residence. “I was a child of hip-hop,” Griffin said. “I didn’t deserve this. I was a victim. I wanted justice.”
Danity Kane alum D. Woods says Diddy was ‘verbally abusive’
Actress and singer D. Woods, who was a member of Combs’ girl group Danity Kane, spoke out on Combs’ legal troubles in an interview with ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim that aired Monday.
“You know, he is looked at as a hero of our community, and myself included, I looked up to him too,” Woods told Pilgrim. “I would say that this moment now is a time where I feel like my experience, my truth will really be heard and actually considered and believed.”
Woods, whose professional relationship with Combs was documented on MTV’s “Making the Band 3,” said the music mogul created a verbally abusive work environment. “He did it in different ways with all of us, you know, picking and prodding and just a way to chip and knock away, but then praise you,” she said.
Woods’ account of working with Combs will be featured in subsequent episodes of “The Fall of Diddy.”
Woods isn’t the only member of Danity Kane speaking out against Combs. In September 2024, Woods’ former bandmate Dawn Richard sued Combs on 21 counts of sexual assault and battery, sex trafficking, gender discrimination and copyright infringement.
Contributing: Taijuan Moorman and Marco della Cava, USA TODAY
In a recent interview, Cassie’s makeup artist revealed some behind-the-scenes secrets about working with the singer and former Danity Kane member. From her signature glam looks to her favorite beauty products, find out what Cassie’s makeup artist had to say in this exclusive interview!
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#Cassies #makeup #artist #Danity #Kane #member #speakDanity Kane’s D. Woods breaks silence on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Danity Kane alum D. Woods claimed the girl group’s founder, Sean “Diddy” Combs, was predatory and created a verbally abusive work environment.
The singer, born Wanita Denise Woodgett, broke her silence on her traumatic experience working with the embattled rapper during a “Good Morning America” interview Monday.
“I would say that this moment now is a time where I feel like my experience, my truth will really be heard and actually considered and believed,” she said, referring to Combs’ upcoming sex trafficking trial and the sexual assault and rape allegations stacking up against the hip-hop mogul.
D. Woods spoke out about her troubling experiences working with Sean “Diddy” Combs during her time in the girl group Danity Kane. ABC “This moment now is a time where I feel like my experience, my truth will really be heard and actually considered and believed,” the singer, seen here with the rapper in 2009, said on “Good Morning America” Monday. Getty Images A clip from the new Investigation Discovery documentary “The Fall of Diddy,” in which Woods shares her story, even shows Combs body-shaming her.
“He did it in different ways with all of us. You know, picking and prying and just a way to chip and knock away, but then praise you,” she claimed to ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim of their “troubling interactions.”
In the doc, Woods describes her time with Combs, saying she saw herself standing in “dark, scary, predatory spaces.” She also remembers him saying “some of the most degrading things.”
Woods claimed Combs was verbally abusive. ABC “He did it in different ways with all of us. You know, picking and prying and just a way to chip and knock away, but then praise you,” she said. ABC When asked on “GMA” how working with Combs, 55, was “predatory,” Woods claimed he was “constantly treating you like a piece of meat.”
“Only valuing you for your sex appeal. And some of the environments, you know, it was even scary to be by yourself,” she said.
Woods and her former bandmates — Aundrea Fimbres, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard and Aubrey O’Day — skyrocketed to success in the mid-2000s with hits like “Show Stopper” and “Damaged” after signing to Combs’ label, Bad Boy Records, on “Making the Band 3.”
Woods, seen here with Danity Kane in 2008, said the band was only valued for its sex appeal. FilmMagic She claimed to have witnessed “inappropriate communications” between Aubrey O’Day and Combs before he fired both of them from the group. WireImage But things crumbled when Combs fired Woods and O’Day, now 40, from Danity Kane after tensions began to unfold.
An old clip from the MTV reality show captured Woods telling Combs she did not think anyone in the group had been “happy for a long time” before he dismissed her.
Woods claims in “The Fall of Diddy” that she witnessed “inappropriate communications” between Combs and O’Day prior to their firings.
While Combs’ behavior was troubling, Woods said she and her bandmates had no one to turn to for help.
Woods admitted she is hesitant to speak out because she fears retribution from Combs. D Woods/Instagram “Not talking hasn’t changed anything either,” the singer, seen here in 2024, added. WireImage “It’s like, ‘So how do we survive this?’” she asked.
Combs has denied all accusations made in the documentary, with his attorneys saying in a statement to ABC News, “The producers failed to provide sufficient time or details for his representatives to address unsubstantiated claims.”
The legal team added, “He has full confidence in the facts and judicial process, where the truth will prevail: The accusations against him are pure fiction.”
Woods admitted during Monday’s sit-down that she was afraid of “retribution” if Combs gets off scot-free.
Combs’ lawyers denied Woods’ claims and all other accusations made in the “The Fall of Diddy” documentary premiering Monday. FilmMagic Danity Kane was formed in 2005 when they signed to Combs’ Bad Boy Records on “Making the Band 3.” WireImage “Even this,” she said of her “GMA” appearance. “It’s like, maybe I shouldn’t say [that], maybe I should stop talking, shut up.
“But it’s like, you know, well, not talking hasn’t changed anything either,” she continued.
“The Fall of Diddy” premieres Monday at 9 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery and Max.
Danity Kane’s D. Woods has finally broken her silence on her former mentor and music mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. In a recent interview, D. Woods opened up about her time with Diddy and the impact he had on her career.D. Woods revealed that while she is grateful for the opportunities Diddy provided for her as a member of Danity Kane, she also felt stifled and restricted within the group. She explained that Diddy’s controlling nature made it difficult for her to express herself creatively and fully showcase her talents.
Despite the challenges she faced, D. Woods emphasized that she has no ill will towards Diddy and is thankful for the experience she gained while working with him. She expressed her desire to continue pursuing her music career on her own terms and create music that truly reflects her artistry.
Fans of Danity Kane and D. Woods have been eagerly waiting to hear her thoughts on Diddy, and her candid interview has shed light on her perspective on their past working relationship. As she moves forward with her solo career, it will be interesting to see how D. Woods continues to evolve and make her mark in the music industry.
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#Danity #Kanes #Woods #breaks #silence #Sean #Diddy #CombsDanity Kane Star D. Woods Alleges Diddy Treated Her Like ‘A Piece of Meat’
Former Danity Kane member D. Woods is reflecting on what she claims were “troubling interactions” she allegedly had with Sean “Diddy” Combs during her time in the girl group.
Among other claims, Woods, 41, alleged that Combs, 55, fostered a verbally abusive work environment.
“He did it in different ways with all of us, you know, picking and prodding and just a way to chip and knock away, but then praise you,” she said during an interview with Good Morning America on Monday, January 27. “Somebody constantly treating you like a piece of meat.”
Woods went on to recall feeling as though Diddy only valued her for her “sex appeal.”
“In some of the environments, it was even scary to be by yourself,” she added.
Diddy Documentary Producer Hopes Making the Band’s Sara Rivers Felt Coming Forward Was ‘Cathartic’
Danity Kane was formed in 2005, during MTV’s Making the Band 3. Woods — one of the group’s original members — performed alongside Aundrea Fimbres, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard and Aubrey O’Day. (Diddy fired Woods and O’Day from the group during a 2008 episode of Making the Band 4. O’Day eventually returned to the group, but Woods did not.)
“Making the Band was a reality show, and like many others, certain aspects were dramatized for entertainment purposes,” a source told Us Weekly on Monday. “Decisions about the group were always made with a focus on maintaining professionalism, fostering growth, and ensuring the group’s success. Viewers of the show were not shocked or surprised by the events that unfolded onscreen because they were presented transparently.”
Diddy with Aubrey O’Day, Dawn Richard, Wanita “D. Woods” Woodgette, Shannon Bex and Aundrea Fimbres (Danity Kane) Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic
Woods explained during her GMA interview on Monday why she’s since decided to speak out about her alleged past experiences.
“I would say that this moment now is a time where I feel like my experience, my truth will really be heard and actually considered and believed,” she shared. “Not talking hasn’t changed anything either.”
Diddy is currently being held in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn as he awaits trial, which is set to start in May. The music mogul was arrested in September 2024 on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
“You know, he is looked at as a hero of our community, and myself included, I looked up to him too,” Woods said during the GMA interview. “So, a lot of people don’t want to believe that their hero can be this other person.”
Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard Sues Diddy, Accuses Him of Brutality, Sexual Abuse and Manipulation
Woods further details her allegations against Diddy in the Investigation Discovery docuseries The Fall of Diddy, which premieres tonight. Diddy’s team has spoken out ahead of the premiere, claiming that the show is “a one-sided and prejudicial narrative” of the musician.
“These documentaries are rushing to cash in on the media circus surrounding Mr. Combs,” a statement shared with Us Weekly read. “The producers failed to provide sufficient time or details for his representatives to address unsubstantiated claims, many from unidentified participants whose allegations lack context. By withholding this information, they made it impossible for Mr. Combs to present facts to counter these fabricated accusations.”
The statement continued, “As we’ve said before, Mr. Combs cannot respond to every publicity stunt or facially ridiculous claim. He has full confidence in the facts and the judicial process, where the truth will prevail: the accusations against him are pure fiction.”
Danity Kane Star D. Woods Alleges Diddy Treated Her Like ‘A Piece of Meat’Former Danity Kane member D. Woods has spoken out about her experience working with music mogul Diddy, alleging that he treated her like “a piece of meat.”
In a recent interview, D. Woods revealed that while she was a member of the popular girl group, she often felt objectified and disrespected by Diddy. She claimed that he would make inappropriate comments about her appearance and body, and would often prioritize the other members of the group over her.
D. Woods also alleged that Diddy would pressure her to dress in revealing outfits and participate in photoshoots that made her uncomfortable. She stated that she felt as though she was being used for her looks rather than her talent.
The singer went on to say that she ultimately decided to leave Danity Kane and pursue a solo career because of the toxic environment created by Diddy. She expressed her disappointment in how she was treated and urged others in the industry to stand up against mistreatment and objectification.
Diddy has yet to respond to D. Woods’ allegations, but the singer’s brave decision to speak out has sparked a conversation about the treatment of women in the music industry. It is important for artists to feel respected and valued for their talent, rather than being reduced to mere objects for someone else’s profit.
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Danity Kane’s D.Woods says she had ‘troubling interactions’ with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
D. Woods is breaking her silence on what she calls “troubling interactions” she says she experienced with rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
“I would say that this moment now is a time where I feel like my experience, my truth will really be heard and actually considered and believed,” D. Woods, a member of the Combs-discovered former girl group Danity Kane from 2005 to 2008, said in a sit-down interview with ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim that aired Monday on “Good Morning America.”
“You know, he is looked at as a hero of our community, and myself included, I looked up to him too,” she said. “So a lot of people don’t want to believe that their hero can be this other person.”
D. Woods sat down for an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim on “Good Morning America.”
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Combs, who was arrested in September on sex trafficking charges, remains in custody in the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after a judge denied him bail.
Federal prosecutors allege that Combs had “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct” since 2008.
He was charged with sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy, alleging he ran an “enterprise that he engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor or, kidnapping, arson and other crimes,” according to the federal indictment. Combs has denied all wrongdoing.
D. Woods told Pilgrim that during her time with Danity Kane, she felt Combs created a verbally abusive work environment.
“He did it in different ways with all of us, you know, picking and prodding and just a way to chip and knock away, but then praise you,” she said of Combs, whose creation of Danity Kane was documented on the TV show “Making the Band.”
D. Woods sat down for an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim on “Good Morning America.”
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After her time as part of Danity Kane, D. Woods continued to pursue her passions, including performing on Broadway.
If she had the chance to talk to Combs today, the singer told Pilgrim she is not sure what she would say.
“I honestly do not know, but I don’t think you really have to say anything, as long as I’m holding my head up high and my shoulders back,” she said.
In addition to speaking with Pilgrim, D. Woods is also speaking out for the first time about her experience working with Combs on the Investigation Discovery (ID) documentary “The Fall of Diddy,” airing Jan. 27, on Investigation Discovery and streaming on Max.
In light of the documentary, Combs’ attorneys responded with a statement to “GMA,” saying in part, “The producers failed to provide sufficient time or details for his representatives to address unsubstantiated claims, many from unidentified participants whose allegations lack context. By withholding this information, they made it impossible for Mr. Combs to present facts to counter these fabricated accusations.”
“He has full confidence in the facts and the judicial process, where the truth will prevail: the accusations against him are pure fiction,” the statement continued.
In a recent interview with Essence magazine, former Danity Kane member D.Woods opened up about her time working with music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and revealed that she had some ‘troubling interactions’ with him.D.Woods, whose real name is Wanita Woodgette, was a member of the girl group Danity Kane, which was formed by Diddy on the MTV reality show Making the Band. The group achieved success with hits like “Show Stopper” and “Damaged,” but ultimately disbanded in 2009.
During the interview, D.Woods spoke about the challenges she faced while working with Diddy, saying, “I had some troubling interactions with him. There were certain things that I witnessed that didn’t sit right with me. I won’t go into specifics, but it definitely made me question a lot of things.”
The singer also revealed that she ultimately decided to part ways with Diddy and Danity Kane because of these experiences. “I had to prioritize my mental and emotional well-being,” she said. “I knew that I needed to remove myself from that situation in order to protect myself.”
D.Woods’ candid comments shed light on the darker side of the music industry and the challenges that artists often face when working with powerful figures like Diddy. Her bravery in speaking out about her experiences is commendable, and serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up for oneself in the face of adversity.
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