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Sean “Diddy” Combs has an “explosive” side, says his ex Cassie Ventura’s friend Tiffany Red. She sat down with ABC News for a special titled Secret Life of Diddy — A Special Edition of 20/20, revealing the frightening things she saw and heard during the couple’s relationship.

Cassie Ventura’s friend claims Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ behavior was ‘explosive’

Tiffany Red, a longtime friend of Cassie Ventura, said she witnessed frightening instances between her friend and Sean “Diddy” Combs. She spilled her secrets in the ABC News Special Secret Life of Diddy — A Special Edition of 20/20.

Red shared several moments she witnessed between Ventura and Combs that scared herShe believes everyone was “afraid” of Combs’s power and influence.

Red said in 2015, Ventura asked her, “You wanna see something crazy?’ And I was like, ‘What?’ And she answered the phone.”

“As soon as he answered — ‘B****, where the f*** are you?’ He was so upset that she was out,” Red explained.

“I remember him screaming and saying, ‘Is someone in the car with you? I know someone is in the car with you,’” Red concluded of Combs’s explosive reaction to Ventura spending time with her friend.

Tiffany Red alleges she saw Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs scream in Cassie Ventura’s face

Sean “Diddy” Combs regularly took his frustration out on Cassie Ventura, claims Tiffany Red. She recalled when Combs cornered Ventura at the singer’s 29th birthday party.

“I walk out of the room, and right behind the door, there’s his security around him. They have her in the corner, and he’s in her face, and he’s cussing her out,” Red alleges.

“He was really mad. He was really close to her face, and she just had her head down. When I was standing over to the side, she just was kind of looking up at me,” Red said of the Combs’ confrontational behavior.

When asked why she didn’t step forward sooner to reveal what she knew about the entertainment mogul, Red replied, “What are you gonna do? He’s got the keys to the cities. He’s friends with the politicians. Who’s gonna challenge that? And when? And be believed? Yeah, right.”

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs wears a gray button up shirt.
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The one-hour ABC special looked at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ shocking arrest and his downfall. Combs faces allegations of violence and sexual assault, running a criminal enterprise involving “freak offs,” drugs, and sex trafficking.

Singer Ray J spoke of his experiences with Combs. The special also included an interview with Lizzette Martinez, who singer R. Kelly abused, as she recalled her encounter with Combs.

The entertainment mogul was arrested in September 2024 on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and interstate transportation for prostitution. He reportedly held parties called “Freak Offs” where the alleged behaviors took place. Combs is held at a Federal correctional facility and housed in a special protection section.

Combs stood before a judge during a status hearing on Oct. 10. Judge Arun Subramanian set a trial date for May 5, 2025. The next conference will take place in December. Combs will remain in custody.

Secret Life of Diddy – A Special Edition of 20/20, from ABC News Studios, streams on Hulu.

How to get help: In the U.S., call the RAINN National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.