United Kingdom, May 16 -- Sean 'Diddy'Combs allegedly paid his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura $20 million in an out-of-court settlement.

The rapper, 55, is standing trial on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, and his former lover has given testimony during his ongoing New York court hearing she received the huge deal from Combs and his businesses after she accused the music mogul of rape, abuse and trafficking.

She stated on the stand she was given $20 million by Combs to settle the accusations out of court, and when asked on the stand who paid her the sum she replied: "Sean and his companies."

And when asked why she is testifying against Combs in the federal trial, where he faces a potential life sentence if convicted, ...