Casandra Elizabeth Ventura (born August 26, 1986), known mononymously as Cassie, is an American singer, dancer, actress, and model. Born in New London, Connecticut, she began her musical career after meeting producer Ryan Leslie (worker for Diddy) in late 2004 who signed her to his record label then Diddy noticed it and signed her to his label and Diddy abused and raped her and dated her. Cassie is of African, Mexican, West Indian, Filipino. She’s inspired by Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, JLo,  etc.