Why does Diddy’s future hang in the balance of a woman he hasn’t seen in six years? As his federal trial unfolds, all eyes are on Cassie Ventura—his former girlfriend turned star witness—whose chilling testimony of abuse,

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For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most opportunistic entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand, a TV network, deals with liquor companies and a key role in a reality TV show.

Combs' trial resumed Tuesday with the hip-hop mogul's lawyer questioning Daniel Phillip, a male stripper who says he was paid to have sex with Cassie

Cassie Ventura took the stand as the prosecution’s star witness. She recounted years of alleged manipulation and abuse, describing a life dominated by Combs’ orchestrated “freak-offs” — multi-day, drug-fueled encounters with sex workers. Her testimony painted a chilling albeit alleged portrait of control, fear, and psychological torment.

Combs, who then performed as Puff Daddy, released his 1997 debut album, “No Way Out,” on his Bad Boy Records label. According to Diddy, the album was heavily inspired by the March 9, 1997 shooting death of Diddy’s close confidant and Bad Boy artist Notorious B.I.G.