The allegations made by singer Cassie Ventura, a former girlfriend of Combs, have brought significant attention to the case. Ventura filed a civil lawsuit against Combs, alleging years of abuse and forced participation in these "freak-offs." In her lawsuit, Cassie claimed that Combs directed her to pour "excessive" amounts of oil on herself, instructed her where to touch prostitutes, and filmed the encounters while masturbating. She described these acts as "personal art projects" for Combs, noting how he would adjust candles to achieve the perfect lighting for his videos.