The recent allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs have sparked significant media coverage and public attention. A new lawsuit has been filed by fashion designer Bryana “Bana” Bongolan, claiming that Combs dangled her from the balcony of a 17th-floor apartment during an altercation. This incident reportedly took place in 2016 while Bongolan was visiting the then-girlfriend of Combs, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, in Los Angeles. The lawsuit marks a continuation of the troubles surrounding the music mogul, as he faces multiple legal accusations that have emerged over the years.
According to the lawsuit, the evening escalated when Combs began to shout and bang on the front door of Ventura’s apartment. Once he entered the home, he allegedly confronted Bongolan, who was on the balcony. The details provided in the lawsuit suggest that Combs did not only confront her verbally but also engaged in physical actions described as molestation. The most alarming part of the allegations claims that he lifted her and started dangling her over the edge of the balcony, causing significant fear for her safety.
These allegations are not isolated; they form part of a broader narrative involving Combs, who is facing more than two dozen lawsuits alleging various forms of misconduct, including sexual assault, drugging individuals, and threatening witnesses. Furthermore, Combs has also been implicated in federal charges related to a sex trafficking and racketeering scheme. Despite the mounting legal challenges, he has categorically denied all allegations, including the latest accusations made by Bongolan.
A representative for Combs stated that he “firmly denies these serious allegations” and expressed confidence that they will ultimately be proven baseless. This rebuttal comes on the heels of Bongolan’s detailed accounts of distress during the incident. She asserts that at the time in question, she weighed around 100 pounds (45.3 kg) and fought against Combs’ alleged hold on her while expressing her fear of being thrown to the ground, likely resulting in serious injury or death. According to the claims made in the lawsuit, it was only the intervention of Cassie Ventura that led to Bongolan being pulled back from the ledge.
The text of the lawsuit not only describes the physical confrontation but also lays out a narrative of ongoing intimidation and fear that characterized Bongolan’s interactions with Combs since she first met him. The lawsuit details that the incident was not an isolated occurrence but rather a culmination of a series of threats and intimidating encounters throughout her professional relationship with the rapper. Bongolan is seeking $10 million (£7.89 million) in damages, reflecting the seriousness with which she views the psychological and emotional trauma stemming from these experiences.
Additionally, Bongolan’s allegations draw parallels to prior accusations made by Cassie Ventura, who filed a separate lawsuit against Combs in 2023. Ventura’s allegations included abuse, rape, and sex trafficking. Notably, they mentioned an incident where Combs supposedly picked up one of Ventura’s friends and dangled her over a balcony, highlighting a pattern of abusive behavior.
Currently, Diddy is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, having been denied bail on three separate occasions. The unfolding events paint a troubling picture of the music mogul’s legal woes, indicating that the seriousness of these allegations continues to mount. As Combs navigates through this challenging period, the public awaits further developments regarding these stark and troubling claims. The narrative surrounding Diddy raises critical questions regarding power dynamics within the entertainment industry and the treatment of women in professional settings, prompting a broader societal discussion of accountability and justice.
