Cassie, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex, speaks out after the video of the hotel attack was released

Cassie Ventura, the ex of Sean “Diddy” Combs, broke her silence days after a video leaked showing the rapper beating her in a hotel hallway in 2016.

The video footage shows the singer trying to leave the hotel while Combs followed her.

“Thank you for all the love and support from my family, friends, strangers and those I have yet to meet,” Ventura wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “The outpouring of love has created a place for my younger self to settle down and feel safe now, but this is just the beginning.”

“Domestic violence is THE problem,” she continued. “It has made me into someone I never thought I would become. Thanks to hard work, I am better today, but I will still have to recover from my past.”

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Cassie Ventura broke her silence after a video surfaced showing Sean “Diddy” Combs hitting her in a hotel hallway. (Getty Images)

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Ventura encouraged her 10 million Instagram followers to believe victims when they speak out about domestic violence.

“Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to take this matter seriously,” Ventura wrote. “All I ask is that EVERYONE opens their hearts to believe the victims the first time. It takes a lot of heart to speak the truth from a situation where you were powerless.”

“I extend my hand to those who are still living in fear,” she added. “Reach out to your people, don’t cut off contact. No one should carry this burden alone. This journey of healing is never over, but this support means the world to me. Thank you.”

Representatives for Combs did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie Ventura split for the last time in 2018 after an on-off relationship. (Getty Images)

In the video from eight years ago, which was only recently obtained exclusively by CNNCombs is seen wearing only socks and a towel as he pursues Ventura, a video that bolstered part of the musician’s November lawsuit against the entertainment mogul.

“Mr. Combs was extremely intoxicated and punched Ms. Ventura in the face, causing her to have a black eye,” says Ventura’s lawsuit, which she withdrew shortly after filing.

Combs was drunk and fell asleep, according to the complaint obtained by Fox News Digital. Ventura tried to flee the hotel, but the rapper woke up before she could get to safety.

He followed her into the hallway, yelling at Ventura. Combs then threw her to the ground and smashed a vase, court documents say.

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Cassie Ventura sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in November, but dropped the case after a settlement. (Getty Images)

Combs broke his silence on the video on Sunday, calling his behavior “inexcusable,” but never mentioning Ventura by name.

“It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in life, but sometimes you have to do that. I was devastated – I was devastated – but I’m not making any excuses,” he said. “My behavior in that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.”

Sean “Diddy” Combs broke his silence in an Instagram video in response to a 2016 hotel video in which he allegedly punches his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. (Instagram: Sean Combs)

“I was disgusted when I did it. I still am today,” Combs explained. “I sought professional help. I started going to therapy, to rehab.”

“I had to ask God for his grace and mercy. I am so sorry. But I have resolved to be a better person every day. I am not asking for forgiveness. I am truly sorry.”

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