India, May 5 -- As hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces a growing number of legal challenges, the name Cassie Ventura has emerged as a central figure in his trial.

Born in New London, Connecticut, Casandra Elizabeth Ventura - professionally known as Cassie - entered the public eye as a model before launching a music career in the mid-2000s. Her breakout hit "Me & U", released in 2006, became a defining anthem of the era and catapulted her into stardom. With her smooth vocals and minimalist R&B-electro sound, she quickly became a style icon and a sought-after name in both music and fashion circles, as reported by TheCinemaholic.

Cassie's relationship with Diddy began shortly after she signed to his record label, Bad Boy Records. Though...