Cassie is seeking legal protection from an ex-male escort who claims he was hired for her private gatherings with Diddy. According to documents obtained by BlkCosmo, she’s asked a judge to intervene after receiving what she describes as threatening messages and public harassment.
Clayton Howard filed suit against the singer, and her legal team responded Thursday with a letter to the judge detailing his recent social media activity. In a video posted last week, Howard allegedly made inflammatory statements directed at Cassie, including “Bitch, I’m going to burn you out with fire” and “You want to play stupid games, you can win stupid prizes.” Her attorneys characterize these remarks as genuine threats of violence rather than casual social media commentary.
Beyond the threatening language, Cassie’s team says Howard has also called her derogatory names on social media—language they argue amounts to victim-blaming in the context of his lawsuit.
Howard’s own legal case hinges on claims that he suffered injuries from private events with Diddy and Cassie. He was one of several former male escorts who testified about these gatherings during Diddy’s recent criminal trial, providing key testimony about the nature of the alleged parties.
Cassie’s legal representation describes his online behavior as a deliberate campaign to harass and intimidate her. They’re characterizing this pattern of posts and statements as part of a coordinated effort to damage her reputation and cause emotional distress.
The singer, who is currently Cassie living abroad, is asking the court to schedule a hearing where she can argue for an order that would prohibit Howard from making further public statements about her.
This legal development marks the latest chapter in a complicated situation involving allegations that have consumed headlines since Diddy’s arrest last year. The case brings into focus competing claims between parties connected to the high-profile investigation and trial.
The court’s next move remains to be seen.
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