The singer Cassie, best known for her 2006 hit «Me & U,» is a key witness in the criminal trial against Sean Combs, her former boyfriend and label boss.
Cassie burst onto the music scene in 2006 with an irresistible blend of pop and R&B.
Although the singer, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, withdrew from the spotlight in the ensuing years, she’s still beloved by fans of 2000s club jams.
In 2023, she filed a lawsuit against Sean «Diddy» Combs, alleging abuse throughout their relationship, including rape. An attorney for Combs denied the allegations to Business Insider. Cassie is now a key accuser in Combs’ criminal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, which began on Monday.
Here’s everything to know about Cassie’s career, her connection to Diddy, and what her life is like today.Cassie broke out with the club hit ‘Me & U’
Before launching her music career, Cassie had done some modeling for brands like Delia’s.
In 2006, when she was 19 years old, she released her debut single «Me & U.» It became her first hit, reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 3 on the Hot 100.
«Me & U» set the tone for her self-titled debut album, which was praised by critics for its «hypnotic groove» and «flippant playfulness.» Rolling Stone later described the album as «the most brilliantly minimalist R&B album of its era.»
In a positive review for Slant, Sal Cinquemani also said, «‘Me & U’ has single-handedly revived his ailing Bad Boy imprint», referring to Combs, then known as Diddy.
