Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard sues Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for sexual abuse, claims she saw him punch and choke Cassie

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another lawsuit — and this time it’s from someone who was previously signed to his Bad Boy records label.

According to court docs obtained by Page Six, Danity Kane Singer Dawn Richard filed a suit against her former boss, accusing him of sexual assault, inhumane treatment and claiming that she witnessed him physically abuse his ex Casandra “Cassie” Ventura multiple times.

Richard — who was a participant on Combs’ MTV show, “Making The Band,” in 2004 — claims she was subjected to verbal abuse by the rapper, who allegedly called her “fat,” “ugly,” “bitches” and “hoes.”

Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard (second from left) filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing the rap mogul of sexual abuse and inhumane treatment. FilmMagic Richard — who was a participant on Combs’ MTV show, “Making The Band,” in 2004 — claims she was subjected to verbal abuse by the rapper. WireImage

In 2005, the “Showstopper” singer, 41, alleged she saw Combs’ ex Kim Porter leaving the studio crying with apparent bruises all over her face.

Four years later, Richard claims she saw the Revolt TV founder, who was allegedly “high on drugs” at the time, throw Ventura against a wall, choke her and drag her up a flight of stairs in his Los Angeles home.

The “Ride For You” singer also alleges she saw Combs, 54, throw a “scalding” pan of eggs on the “Me & U” singer, 38, while yelling, “I’ve been asking you for my s–t; I can’t stand you bitch, you never do it right!”

Richard claims in the suit that Combs forced her to rehearse for 48 hours without sleep, causing her to lose a substantial amount of weight, become dehydrated and develop rashes on her body. dawnrichard/Instagram Richard alleges she saw the Revolt TV founder, who was allegedly “high on drugs” at the time, throw his ex Casandra “Cassie” Ventura against a wall, choke her and drag her up a flight of stairs in his LA home. Getty Images

Richard also claims she saw the dad of seven punch Ventura in the face and attempt to strangle her with his bare hands inside his LA mansion.

When Richard said she and her Dirty Money bandmate Kalenna Harper tried to support Ventura and urge her to leave Combs, he allegedly threatened them, saying: “Y’all bitches don’t get in my relationship,” “Just make money and shut the f–k up” and “You bitches want to die today?”

Richard claims in the suit that Combs forced her to rehearse for 48 hours without sleep, causing her to lose a substantial amount of weight, become dehydrated and develop rashes on her body.

Richard claims in the suit that Combs threatened her and her Dirty Money bandmate Kalenna Harper when they tried to support Ventura and urge her to leave the rapper. FilmMagic Between 2009 and 2011, Richard claims Combs allegedly sexually assaulted her numerous times by touching her near her breasts and butt while she was undressed in a changing room. Getty Images

Between 2009 and 2011, Richard claims Combs allegedly sexually assaulted her numerous times by touching her near her breasts and butt while she was undressed in a changing room.

“Mr. Combs frequently smacked Ms. Richard’s bare buttocks and often commented on her body, noting that although she was ‘too skinny,’ she had an ‘ass,'” the lawsuit reads.

Richard also claims she witnessed Combs “and several other males gang-banging” his former female assistant at the hotel pool in Glasglow.

Page Six has reached out to Combs’ rep for comment but did not immediately hear back.

The “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper is currently facing several lawsuits alleging sexual crimes. Getty Images for MRC He settled a rape and abuse lawsuit filed by Ventura one day after she filed in November 2023. WireImage

The “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper is currently facing several lawsuits alleging sexual crimes. He has denied several of the allegations.

He settled a rape and abuse lawsuit filed by Ventura one day after she filed in November 2023.

In May, video surveillance of Combs physically attacking Ventura in a hotel was released to the public.

The Sean John clothing founder issued an apology for his actions.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.