Cassie’s “Ready to Freak Off” Text Explodes in Diddy Courtroom
Never thought I’d see celebs’ DMs airing out in court, but here we are. According to courtroom documents obtained by TMZ, on May 15 a judge allowed a screenshot of a private text from Cassie—telling Sean “Diddy” Combs she was “always ready to freak off”—to be read aloud during opening statements in a sprawling workplace harassment lawsuit. Let’s break down why this seemingly casual message has everyone pausing their TikTok scroll.
In this high-profile civil case, five former employees allege a culture of intimidation and unwanted advances at Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment. Cassie, the singer-model who dated Diddy on and off between 2007 and 2018, was deposed last year. She testified she never directly witnessed misconduct but did exchange candid texts with him about his interactions with other women. The now-public “freak off” line was flagged by defense counsel who want to suggest Cassie wasn’t bothered by Diddy’s alleged misuse of power. However, plaintiff attorneys argue it proves only her loyalty and his habit of informal banter—hardly a green light for alleged predatory behavior.
People magazine reports that Cassie also detailed in her deposition how group chats would light up whenever Diddy hosted industry parties, with screenshots showing her joking about security protocols and her own “rage mode” as a half-tongue-in-cheek heads-up. Rolling Stone notes she emphasized the difference between locker-room talk and the more serious allegations of coercion that five ex-staffers are pressing forward. Those plaintiffs—two personal assistants, a stylist, and other crew members—say the environment crossed business boundaries into a pattern of sexual harassment. Their attorneys are keen to separate friendly flirtation from pressures unique to a boss-employee power imbalance.
Defense filings (confirmed by court records and summarized in TMZ’s exclusive scoop) insist that all interactions were consensual and that any claims of “freak out” or “going off” reflect a mutual vibe rather than one-sided intimidation. Meanwhile, Combs’ lawyers are rolling out texts, emails, and Slack logs to paint a picture of a daily grind in entertainment that’s heavy on jokes and light on malice. Both sides agree the heart of this trial will hinge on tone, context, and whether banter can ever truly mask abuse.
Whether this “freak off” message becomes a footnote or a linchpin remains to be seen. Jury selection wraps next week, and opening arguments kick off soon after. So yeah, that’s the main tea. Your move.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People magazine, Rolling Stone
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