Cassie, whose full name is Casandra Elizabeth Ventura, is an American singer, dancer, actress, and model born on August 26, 1986, in New London, Connecticut
. She began her music career after meeting producer Ryan Leslie in 2004 and was later signed by rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs to his Bad Boy Records label, under which she released her debut single "Me & U" in 2006. The song was a major hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100, and her self-titled debut album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200
. Cassie is also known for her modeling career, having worked with agencies like Wilhelmina Models and One Management, and appeared in campaigns for brands such as Calvin Klein and ASOS. She has acted in films including Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) and The Perfect Match (2016)
. Cassie was Sean Combs's on-and-off girlfriend for over a decade, beginning around 2007 when she became the face of his Sean John fashion label. Their relationship ended in 2018
. In November 2023, Cassie filed a lawsuit against Combs alleging years of sexual assault, physical abuse, and controlling behavior throughout their relationship, including rape after she attempted to leave him. The lawsuit was settled shortly after being filed but sparked further investigations and allegations against Combs
. In 2025, Cassie became a key prosecution witness in Sean Combs's federal trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, testifying about the abuse she endured during their relationship
. She is now married to personal trainer Alex Fine since 2019 and has two children with him
. In summary, Cassie is a multifaceted entertainer known for her music and modeling career, who was formerly involved romantically and professionally with Sean "Diddy" Combs and has recently been prominent as a witness in his high-profile legal case involving allegations of abuse and sex trafficking
