NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 15: Cassie, wearing Romeo Hunte, out and about on December 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
Cassie and Diddy have been the trending topics for the last week. Surveillance footage of Sean Combs assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in March 2016 and his recent apology for it is the reason.
While the public has heard from multiple celebrities since the footage became public on May 17, Cassie broke her silence for the first time on Thursday (May 23). She didn’t name-drop Diddy but opened up about her continued healing from domestic violence. Mrs. Casandra Fine started by thanking her “family, friends, and strangers” for their love and support.
“The outpouring of love has created a place for my younger self to settle and feel safe now, but this is only the beginning. Domestic violence is THE issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become. With a lot of hard work, I am better today, but I will always be recovering from my past,” she wrote in an Instagram-shared statement.
Within two hours of the statement’s release, social media users continued to flood the ‘Me & U’ singer with love and support. Her Instagram statement has received over 36,000 comments and more than 483,000 likes.
Miguel’s ex-wife, Nazanin Mandi, wrote, “The courage, strength, grace & fortitude you possess is immense to say the least. As we eternally stand with you, keep walking in your power beautiful, inspiring soul. You are BELOVED. Love you always.”
Chloe Bailey added, “We love you so much Cassie.”
@lucie_madeline added, “Cassie! When I met you, I noticed you were radiating with kindness. I have been thinking of you every day since the video leaked and how many feelings you must be going through. I am so impressed with your strength and happy you and your girls can feel safe with Alex. Safety is the most important feeling, without that trust, you have nothing. So excited for what the future holds for you!”
@zaiddiedericks said, “Thank you for your bravery and resilience and for being strong enough to still be with us today. We stand with you and love you!”
@londongirlinnyc wrote, “Sending you so much love, we believe you and we will continue to support you. Thank you for your bravery. You’ve saved so many lives.”
Countless verified Instagram profiles and thousands of red hearts and prayer hand emojis also filled the comment section. The love carried over to other social platforms, including X (formerly Twitter).
