Social Media Reacts to Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Allegations That Usher, Ne-Yo, and Jimmy Iovine Witnessed Diddy Abusing Cassie Ventura

Longtime Diddy collaborator Dawn Richard is alleging that she wasn’t the only one to witness the mogul abuse ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

The former Danity Kane member set the internet on fire with her stunning lawsuit against the Bad Boy founder.  Earlier this week, she sued her one-time friend for sexual assault and a slew of labor violations.  She claimed that in addition to calling her and other women vile names, he also began violating her, touching her bare breasts and butt on several occasions.  Additionally, he required her to work long hours without breaks and payment.  Richard claimed to have witnessed the infamous “sex parties,” which included underage girls.  However, more troubling aspects of her lawsuit documents surfaced on Thursday, and they state that singers Usher and Ne-Yo and Interscope Records CEO Jimmy Iovine were allegedly present during one of Diddy’s attacks on Ventura.

“On one such occasion, Combs hosted a dinner at a West Hollywood, California restaurant, which Ms. Richard and Ms. Harper were required to attend.  Among the guests at the dinner were celebrities like NeYo and Usher, as well as Mr. Iovine.  At the dinner, Mr. Combs and Ms. Ventura had an argument.  In front of the dinner guests, Mr. Combs hissed at Ms. Ventura in a screaming whisper and forcefully punched her in the stomach, causing her to double over in visible pain, crying,” the court docs read. 

Richard goes on to claim that the battered woman was escorted from the party as it continued on.  These new revelations have sparked fierce online debates and calls for support for Richard and Ventura. 

Diddy denies all allegations.

Usher is around Diddy….A LOT. And yes I know their history, but he always seems to be at the scene of the crime. It’s really starting to irk me. https://t.co/Yuv4Ot1h2Z

— ✨Kei$ha✨ (@GlamazonJay) September 12, 2024

You mean the same Diddy who blew up a man’s car AND shot one up in a bathroom AND has (allegedly) harmed and potentially murdered others??? And who paid off police to escape liability??? Not tryna be funny but what were NeYo, Usher, and Jimmy gonna DO???? https://t.co/8Pwvl7kDw0

— THE nerd’s attorney (@BigEsqBae_) September 12, 2024

This isn’t surprising at all— Usher is an alleged victim, we know Neyo is a villain towards women specifically because of how he’s treated every wife he’s had, especially the first one, & Jimmy is a white man who was born before black ppl got civil rights, he def don’t give af https://t.co/uwMtFps2rM

— BOY ON BD THATS A 3.5 (@TreexGod) September 12, 2024

Cassie is owed so much more than what she got. Everybody that sat back and witness her abuse needs to be called to the fucking floor! https://t.co/lrHHJoAxY7

— black american LEO. (@JenelleWrites) September 12, 2024

THE DAWN RICHARDS LAWSUIT IS CRAZY CAUSE SHE EVEN MENTIONS CASSIE BEING ABUSED IN FRONT OF USHER, NE-YO AND JIMMY IVOINE …… THE INDUSTRY SO FOUL.

— French Montana 🇲🇽 (@thecoldwork) September 12, 2024

Dawn claimed in her lawsuit that Usher and Ne-Yo witnessed Diddy punch Cassie in the stomach at dinner and they did nothing …

— Tamantha 👸🏾 (@Tamantha_5) September 12, 2024