Warning: Discussion of rape, abuse, and assault.

Yung Miami has finally spoken out about her relationship with her ex, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the allegations against him.

Yung Miami (real name Caresha Romeka Brownlee) split from Diddy after he was accused of sexual assault and more in a lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend Cassie and other women in 2023.

On November 16, 2023, Diddy was sued by Cassie in federal court, accusing him of rape and repeated physical assault. A lawyer for Combs denied all the allegations, and the case was settled one day later.

In a graphic 2016 surveillance video obtained and released by CNN, Diddy was seen appearing to attack and drag Cassie in a hallway at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. Diddy has since released a now-deleted apology video that was not well-received by the public.

On July 3, NBC News reported that Diddy was under federal investigation following his Los Angeles and Miami residences being raided by Homeland Security Investigations earlier this year.

Now, speaking with People, the City Girls rapper has opened up about the “rollercoaster of emotions” surrounding her relationship with Diddy in the face of all these very serious allegations. “It’s not easy,” she said.

Caresha said that when she met Diddy, “he was focused on building love and really locked in on his music and business. I was with him when the world was celebrating him.”

“I just think that when I met Diddy, he was just a man first. He was more into what I wanted to do, and he approached me with a lot of business [ideas]. ‘You should do this. I see this in you.’ So it was more of that for me. He saw more in me than music,” she said.

After seeing the graphic video of Diddy assaulting Cassie, Caresha was “deeply hurt and shocked.”

“I’ve been in a toxic relationship before when I was younger,” she expressed. “In high school, my early 20s, and they’re not healthy. They’re not fun. It’s just I’ve been there, done that, and that’s somewhere I would never want to put myself.”

In regard to her breakup with the rap mogul, Caresha said, “Sometimes a relationship runs its course. People break up every day, and with everything that happened, I just needed time alone.”

Caresha also addressed how she regrets her response to another woman, Gina Huynh, who shared her abuse allegations toward Diddy. “I’m aware of the things I tweeted towards another woman that, now looking back, I know I shouldn’t have given any energy to,” she said. “Everyone only saw how I responded when I was repeatedly tested. I’m working to make sure I don’t let people take me out of my character, no matter how hard it might be.”

“This whole thing has broken me and impacted me in such a way, and it was kind of a dark time for me,” Caresha said. “So I just want to stay positive and focus on myself and what’s important to me right now. I always tell myself, ‘stay strong, stay consistent. You are beautiful. You are worthy.’ In life you always face challenges. But when you fall like it, you pick up, you ride again.”

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential help, you can call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat with an advocate via the website.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local center here.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline is 1-800-950-6264 (NAMI) and provides information and referral services; GoodTherapy.org is an association of mental health professionals from more than 25 countries who support efforts to reduce harm in therapy. 

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Atlanta Falcons will fly back to Flowery Branch with a loss and three medical bills to front following a week of work against the Miami Dolphins in South Beach.

Atlanta suffered a 20-13 defeat to the Dolphins in the preseason opener Friday night inside Hard Rock Stadium, but sustained injuries to a pair of defensive players penciled in to make the roster in safety DeMarcco Hellams and outside linebacker Bralen Trice.

Their ailments came after the Falcons placed receiver Rondale Moore on the season-ending injured reserve after hurting his knee in Wednesday’s joint practice.

Yet through the week, Atlanta also learned plenty about itself, thrice competing with a Dolphins squad that has made the playoffs each of the past two years and is expected to extend that streak to three this fall.

And as the lights go down inside an empty Hard Rock Stadium, here are seven points from the Falcons’ first preseason contest …

Penix Shows Confidence, Poise

All eyes were on Falcons rookie signal caller Michael Penix Jr., and he responded with a strong 9-of-16, 104-yard, no-turnover performance Friday night. From the start of joint practices Tuesday through his mid-second quarter departure in the game, Penix did not throw an interception and avoided catastrophy.

But the bar shouldn’t be dodging miscues — though after the Falcons threw as many touchdowns (17) as interceptions last year, it’s fair if that is the standard for some. Still, it isn’t for Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in April’s draft.

Penix said after the game he didn’t have a monumental realization throughout the day he was making his NFL debut. It’s still football, the same sport he’s been playing since he was five. He navigated it all with a smile on his face.

“No nerves,” Penix said. “No jitters. I was just ready to go.”

Takes shouldn’t be formed about Penix off two joint practices and/or a preseason game. Still, after seeing his arm talent, fearlessness and exuberant charisma, there is definite reason for optimism about what he can become.

Falcons Cornerback Depth Impresses

Atlanta opted not to play its three starting corners in A.J. Terrell, Mike Hughes and nickel Dee Alford, and top substitute Clark Phillips III played sparingly early. As such, Friday proved lengthy for several backups still fighting for jobs: Kevin King, Anthony Johnson and nickel Antonio Hamilton.

Each of the three made plays. King, playing in his first game since the 2021 season, had an interception and a forced fumble to go along with a pair of passes defended. Johnson had a pass breakup, as did Hamilton.

Throughout training camp, Hamilton has quietly played at a high level and feels close to cementing his spot in the aforementioned quartet of roster locks at corner. Falcons coach Raheem Morris threw impromptu praise toward Hamilton postgame.

King and Johnson, meanwhile, have been in a close competition for the No. 6 — and final — corner spot this summer. They alternate days working with the second-string defense and trade strong performances, a characteristic that showed up again Friday.

Granted, the Falcons’ reserve defense played against a backup offense, and Dolphins quarterbacks Mike White and Skylar Thompson combined to go just 12-of-33 — but the level of play from Atlanta’s corners remained impressive.

Rookies Up & Down

Penix wasn’t the lone rookie to play, though he was the most impressive. Morris said postgame he’ll have a better answer on Trice, who was Penix’s college teammate at the University of Washington, when the Falcons return home Saturday.

But apart from the two ex-Huskies, the biggest story of Atlanta’s rookie class is sixth-round receiver Casey Washington, who had a team-high three catches for 27 yards on nine targets. He also recovered a fumble on a muffed punt, his second consecutive strong rep as a gunner in coverage.

Linebacker J.D. Bertrand, a fifth-round pick from Notre Dame, had four tackles but was on the receiving end of a forceful redzone stiff-arm by Dolphins running back Chris Brooks and was beat for a touchdown by running back Jeff Wilson on a rub route.

Sixth-round running back Jase McClellan received nine carries but mustered only 30 yards while adding two receptions for 13 yards. Atlanta’s ground game struggled as a whole, as second-year pro Carlos Washington Jr. turned 16 carries into just 25 yards, though he scored the team’s lone touchdown.

Ruke Orhorhoro, Atlanta’s second-round defensive tackle, made two tackles and registered a quarterback hit. The Falcons’ other two defensive tackle draftees, fourth-rounder Brandon Dorlus and sixth-rounder Zion Logue, tallied one tackle apiece.

Among undrafted players, cornerback Jayden Price led the Falcons with seven tackles. Offensively, receiver OJ Hiliare saw six targets, hauling in one reception for 16 yards — he nearly scored a touchdown with one minute remaining that would’ve pushed Atlanta within an extra point of tying the game. Tight end Austin Stogner received four targets but did not make any catches.

Special Teams Standouts

The bottom of the Falcons’ 53-man roster will be filled by players who bring value in the game’s third phase, and two in particular impressed Friday.

Third-year outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone made four tackles overall, and three came on punt coverage. Throughout training camp, Malone has also worked with the first-team punt-block unit and is a staple in Atlanta’s special teams looks.

Last season, Malone played in all 17 games but saw only two defensive snaps. However, he was on the field for 78 percent of snaps on special teams, and with coordinator Marquice Williams retained by Morris, such a track record is relevant.

Malone, while quiet and still inefficient defensively as a pass rusher, will have to make the team on special teams — and Friday night, he proved he’s capable of making an impact on fourth down.

Similarly, veteran safety Dane Cruikshank was active in the return game. He made just one special teams tackle, coming on a kickoff midway through the first quarter, but disrupted a few other returns and routinely defeated his blocker.

Cruikshank finished the game with three tackles and a pass breakup. If Hellams misses extended time, Cruikshank, who has played in 54 NFL games and made four starts since entering the league in 2018, may ultimately earn a roster spot due to his special teams prowess.

Unlike Malone and Cruikshank, kicker Younghoe Koo has no such fear about his roster spot, but it’s worth mentioning Koo made both of his field goal attempts against Miami, including a 53-yarder in the third quarter, and his lone extra point.

Where’s Pass Rush?

The Falcons failed to get a sack on any of Miami’s 40 dropbacks. Atlanta recorded seven quarterback hits, but second-year defensive end Zach Harrison (two) was the only player who had more than one.

The rest of Atlanta’s hits came from Orhorhoro, defensive tackle Tommy Togiai, outside linebacker Bradlee Anae, defensive lineman Kentavius Street and linebacker Milo Eifler.

After the game, Morris said he was “really excited” about the performances of Harrison, Street and defenive tackle Ta’Quon Graham. Each of those three had positive weeks in Miami, but the outside linebacker room — where the Falcons’ edge rush figures to come from — was unspectacular.

Outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie struggled against the run and failed to make an impact as a pass rusher. He had a strong performance in Wednesday’s joint practice, but his up-and-down summer was perhaps best illustrated by his lackluster showing Friday. If Trice is out for the foreseeable future, this position group has the same number of questions and fewer viable answers.

Of course, the Falcons didn’t play several important pieces to their front seven, including all three prominent linebackers — Kaden Elliss, Nate Landman and Troy Andersen — and defensive tackles Grady Jarrett and David Onyemata.

Further, Atlanta didn’t throw any nuanced pressure packages at Miami like it did during joint practices Tuesday and Wednesday, when the pass rush appeared competent.

And so, while the numbers from Friday night aren’t pretty, they shouldn’t take away from an otherwise steady week in South Beach.

Morris Names Riser

Asked if there were any surprises Friday night, Morris said it’s difficult to be surprised because he sees the players each day — but he praised linebacker Donavan Mutin, who recorded tackles, including a team-best five solo stops.

“Mutin and those guys did a nice job of going out and really playing and playing physical, making some nice plays on defense and really stepping up a couple times there and giving us a chance to win the football game,” Morris said. “Mutin went out and played really well for us.”

The 6-foot, 227-pound Mutin spent the second half of last season on Atlanta’s practice squad and figures to be in consideration for a return to the unit this year.

What’s Next?

After flying back to Atlanta on Saturday, the Falcons will get the weekend off before returning to practice at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Flowery Branch.

The Dirty Birds will also practice Wednesday and Thursday before flying to Baltimore for their second preseason game at noon Saturday against the Ravens.

The Miami Dolphins displayed their youth Friday night, winning 20-13 over the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium.

“It was a good feeling. Every game you play, you want to see your team finish,” Miami coach Mike McDaniel said after the game. “We found a way to win with really strong efforts. It was good to see our team get a win in front of the home fans.”

It was a night taken over by the rookies. Miami rested its starters, playing mostly draft choices and undrafted free agents.

Fourth-round draft choice Jaylen Wright led the ground attack with 55 yards on ten carries. He also scored the game-winning touchdown on a six-yard rush in the second quarter. Wright ran with speed and authority. He was pushing off would-be tacklers with stiff arms. He looked very good in his limited work.

“It felt good. It was a blessing and a dream come true,” Wright said after the game. “I’ve always wanted to be here. There was a lot of anxiousness and anxiety today. It just shows how much love I have for the game. It’s good to get the first preseason game in the books.”

McDaniel liked what he saw of Wright.

“It was his first outing. I wanted to see a confident runner,” McDaniel said. “I wanted to see him confident after he saw something he didn’t like. It was a good first outing for him, and he finished strong.”

Chris Brooks played the second half and had 12 carries for 40 yards.

Second-round draft choice Patrick Paul started at left tackle and played most of the game. Paul played very well, giving the crowd on hand a glimpse of the future.

The quarterback play, split evenly between Skylar Thompson, who started the game, and Mike White, was dismal. The two finished the game with a combined stat line of 12-for-33 for 121 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Despite throwing the interception, Thompson performed better than White as he also tossed the only touchdown pass of the evening. Neither quarterback could sustain a drive. Round one would go to Thompson in the competition, but the play was so bad that it is hard to say that one was the clear winner.

Tanner Conner was the game’s leading receiver with 70 yards on four receptions. He had the most extended play of the evening, a 43-yard catch and run. He added a 21-yard reception later in the game but got injured.

The one passing touchdown came from Thompson, who threw a swing pass to Jeff Wilson, Jr. for the score. Wilson caught the ball short of the end zone but stretched out and had the football cross the pylon before he was tackled.

Rookie wide receiver Malik Washington had a terrific game. He also played well on special teams, returning punts and kickoffs with Braxton Berrios on the bench and not in uniform. Washington took an end-around and raced 21 yards before he got caught.

Kicker Jason Sanders picked up where he left off last season, making two field goals out of three attempts. His 58-yard effort in the first quarter gave Miami an early 3-0 lead.

Defensively, rookie draft choice Patrick McMorris and undrafted free agent Storm Duck played a tremendous game.

Duck came up big on Atlanta’s final drive, breaking up two passes before the Falcons failed on fourth down. Miami won when a Tanner Rourke pass to O.J. Hiliare was ruled incomplete, as the receiver could not get both feet in bounds. Isaiah Johnson had tight coverage.

Miami did not come out of the game unscathed, as the injury bug bit them. Among the Dolphins players who sustained injuries Friday night were special teams ace and reserve cornerback Siran Neal, offensive lineman Kion Smith, outside linebacker Grayson Murphy, inside linebacker Ezekiel Vandenburgh, and tight ends Conner and Jody Fortson.

McDaniel also said that after the game, center Aaron Brewer, who injured his hand in practice this week, would be week to week.