Brian Buckmeyer

We searched, but it doesn't appear Diddy or Cassie responded publicly to Young Jock's account. But back in 2009, Cassie said in interviews that she'd been thinking about shaving her head for a while. It would be several more years before Cassie and Combs hard launched their relationship in a public way. In 2012, they started appearing together at glitzy events like Paris Fashion Week.

We searched, but it doesn't appear Diddy or Cassie responded publicly to Young Jock's account. But back in 2009, Cassie said in interviews that she'd been thinking about shaving her head for a while. It would be several more years before Cassie and Combs hard launched their relationship in a public way. In 2012, they started appearing together at glitzy events like Paris Fashion Week.

They were both always dressed to the nines, but it was clear who the bigger star was. At the 2017 Met Gala, the couple was photographed wearing couture. Diddy talked to Vogue's Andre Leon Talley about what he was wearing. Yeah, yeah, yeah, this is it. This is fearlessness. Cassie waited a few steps behind until Andre motioned her to come over.

They were both always dressed to the nines, but it was clear who the bigger star was. At the 2017 Met Gala, the couple was photographed wearing couture. Diddy talked to Vogue's Andre Leon Talley about what he was wearing. Yeah, yeah, yeah, this is it. This is fearlessness. Cassie waited a few steps behind until Andre motioned her to come over.

Here's ABC News entertainment contributor Kelly Carter talking about Cassie's shift from musician to girlfriend.

Here's ABC News entertainment contributor Kelly Carter talking about Cassie's shift from musician to girlfriend.

Cassie's new role as Combs' official girlfriend starts to redefine how she was treated and also perceived. And Combs had a hand in shaping that perception. Like in 2015, he came out with a new fragrance called 3AM. He produced a risque video starring him and Cassie to promote it. The scenes of them embracing and kissing are intercut with the suggestion of violence.

Cassie's new role as Combs' official girlfriend starts to redefine how she was treated and also perceived. And Combs had a hand in shaping that perception. Like in 2015, he came out with a new fragrance called 3AM. He produced a risque video starring him and Cassie to promote it. The scenes of them embracing and kissing are intercut with the suggestion of violence.

Cassie slaps and shoves, combs his hands, and circle her neck. The minute-long ad was so explicit that some television networks reportedly refused to air it. This was the same year the movie version of Fifty Shades of Grey came out, and this ad was compared to that. Combs went on Andy Cohen's Bravo talk show, Watch What Happens Live, to show him the video. Now that's your real girlfriend.

Cassie slaps and shoves, combs his hands, and circle her neck. The minute-long ad was so explicit that some television networks reportedly refused to air it. This was the same year the movie version of Fifty Shades of Grey came out, and this ad was compared to that. Combs went on Andy Cohen's Bravo talk show, Watch What Happens Live, to show him the video. Now that's your real girlfriend.

Oh, she is fully naked. In the video, Cassie is straddling Combs, her body naked and exposed. Combs doesn't say anything in this interview with Andy Cohen about Cassie being a recording artist on his label. For the purposes of this conversation, she's his girlfriend and a model. Remember, Cassie had been modeling on and off since she was 12.

Oh, she is fully naked. In the video, Cassie is straddling Combs, her body naked and exposed. Combs doesn't say anything in this interview with Andy Cohen about Cassie being a recording artist on his label. For the purposes of this conversation, she's his girlfriend and a model. Remember, Cassie had been modeling on and off since she was 12.

Side note, Cassie's not from Europe. She grew up in Connecticut. Anyways, what stands out to me here is that Cassie, the recording artist, she's no longer in the frame. It's like she's become more of an accessory, an extension of Combs and his brand. In 2015, Bad Boy Records celebrated its 20th anniversary. The next year, Diddy organized a 24-city family reunion tour to celebrate.

Side note, Cassie's not from Europe. She grew up in Connecticut. Anyways, what stands out to me here is that Cassie, the recording artist, she's no longer in the frame. It's like she's become more of an accessory, an extension of Combs and his brand. In 2015, Bad Boy Records celebrated its 20th anniversary. The next year, Diddy organized a 24-city family reunion tour to celebrate.

He was the headliner, and he invited legacy bad boy artists like Lil' Kim, Mase, and Faith Evans to share the stage. Some of the shows included special guest appearances from artists like Jay-Z, Usher, Snoop Dogg, and Mary J. Blige. Cassie performed at some of these concerts, but she wasn't a headliner, and she doesn't show up in the press release. And if you look for her, you can find her.

He was the headliner, and he invited legacy bad boy artists like Lil' Kim, Mase, and Faith Evans to share the stage. Some of the shows included special guest appearances from artists like Jay-Z, Usher, Snoop Dogg, and Mary J. Blige. Cassie performed at some of these concerts, but she wasn't a headliner, and she doesn't show up in the press release. And if you look for her, you can find her.

She's there, at least at some of the shows. But she's not out front and she's not being promoted. She's clearly part of the supporting cast. So maybe that makes sense. After all, she hasn't had another hit song in 10 years. She's sort of a one-hit wonder at this point. At least that's one interpretation. But maybe she's not out front because she's being stifled.

She's there, at least at some of the shows. But she's not out front and she's not being promoted. She's clearly part of the supporting cast. So maybe that makes sense. After all, she hasn't had another hit song in 10 years. She's sort of a one-hit wonder at this point. At least that's one interpretation. But maybe she's not out front because she's being stifled.

People like DJ and culture critic Megan Wright began to wonder if Cassie's career was being held back intentionally.

People like DJ and culture critic Megan Wright began to wonder if Cassie's career was being held back intentionally.