Yung Miami has finally spoken out about her relationship with her ex, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the allegations against him.
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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.
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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.
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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.
According to USA Today, a second lawsuit by Joi Dickerson-Neal appeared on November 23 of last year, accusing Diddy of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1991 when she was a college student and then sharing footage with his colleagues. A spokesperson for Diddy denied this allegation as well.
A day later, Rolling Stone reported anonymous person filed another lawsuit accusing Diddy and singer-songwriter Aaron Hall of raping her and her friend. A spokesperson for Diddy denied these allegations.
And finally, on December 6, a fourth lawsuit was filed by another anonymous woman who claimed she was sex trafficked and gang-raped when she was 17 by Diddy.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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“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.
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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.”
“Now, being 30 with two kids, that’s something I don’t condone or tolerate, something that I grew from,” she added. “That’s why I say that wasn’t my experience with him because I wouldn’t even put up with that [again].”
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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.”
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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.”
She continued, “I don’t ever want to disrespect an entire group of people because one person is pushing to get a reaction out of me. It’s not right, but I am a work in progress and constantly doing the work to become a better version of Caresha.”
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“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.”
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As tens of thousands of electronic music fans descend on downtown Miami for the Ultra Music Festival this weekend, some residents living near Bayfront Park say the celebration comes at a cost they bear year after year.
Visitors from more than 100 countries are expected to attend the three-day festival. While organizers and city leaders tout the economic and cultural impact of the event, nearby residents say road closures, limited park access, and high noise levels disrupt daily life in an area that has grown increasingly residential.
“It’s kind of stressful, and it’s definitely an imposition,” said Laura Okamura, who lives along Biscayne Boulevard near the festival grounds. “The people who suffer the most are the people who live at 50 Biscayne.”
Newer residential towers now surround Bayfront Park, a shift neighbors say city leaders and festival organizers must account for as Ultra negotiates its next contract with Miami.
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A Miami commissioner visited residents to hear their concerns
District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo visited Okamura’s building Friday night to hear concerns from residents firsthand. He said a public meeting scheduled for April 2 will allow surrounding neighbors to voice their grievances as the city considers the festival’s future.
“It seems doable,” Pardo said. “People really like this event. People in this building, people on the street, enjoy the event, but they also want to be heard. And they want to be sure their basic needs are met.”
Noise remains one of the biggest issues for nearby residents. Colby Leider, a sound engineer, said early-evening readings near the festival hovered between 80 and 85 decibels. Historically, neighbors say volumes increase as the night goes on.
“Eighty-five is a very important number in human hearing,” Leider said. “It’s the level above which exposure begins to potentially cause hearing loss.”
Residents say they want stricter noise controls and traffic mitigation plans written into Ultra’s new agreement with the city. They stress they are not pushing to cancel the festival, but want accommodations that reflect how downtown Miami has changed since Ultra began in the city.
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“It’s about understanding how a neighborhood has grown and how an event that has existed for 26 years can harmonize over time,” Pardo said.
Okamura echoed that sentiment, saying neighbors are asking festival organizers to act responsibly. “We are not asking Ultra not to have the concert,” she said. “We are asking them to be a good neighbor. This is our home. This is where we live.”
Representatives from Ultra Music Festival and the Bayfront Park Management Trust are expected to attend the April 2 meeting at 6 p.m. to discuss potential changes to the festival’s contract with the city. The meeting will take place at Live Arts Lab Theater, building 1, room 1101. Ultra Music Festival runs through the weekend at Bayfront Park, with road closures and traffic expected throughout downtown Miami.
Norwegian Cruise Line offers a first look at Luna, new cruise ship setting sail from PortMiami – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI (WSVN) – There’s a new cruise ship in town, and it is almost ready to set sail.
Luna, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, welcomed people aboard for the very first time on Tuesday.
Luna is the 21st ship in the company’s fleet. From April to October, she’ll set sail from PortMiami to the Caribbean, with room for over 3,000 guests.
“We do a seven-day Caribbean cruise, it’s out of Miami, and then we do have Dominican Republic,” said Cruise Director Alvin Oliva. “After that, we visit St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island, and then Tortola, and then we spend days at sea, and of course the prime, a lot of people are looking forward to visiting Great Stirrup Cay, which is Norwegian’s very own private island,”
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On this voyage, there is plenty to do for the whole family — fom obstacle courses and games for the children, to a luxurious two-story spa.
“There is a bi-level waterfall right there; we offer a lot of different kinds of relaxation,” said Oliva.
At the Mandara Spa, guests can get hot stone and deep tissue massages, facials, body wraps and then lounge at the thermal suite, complete with relaxing steam rooms, saunas and heated loungers.
Once you’re done relaxing, guests can enjoy a drink at the poolside bar.
For those who are feeing adventurous, one of the highlights of the ship is its Aqua Slidecoaster. It’s a water slide/roller coaster hybrid, and Norweigan said it’s the fastest and longest water slide at sea.
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“It was the best thing of my life, the best part of my day. It was amazing, 10 out of 10, I recommend,” said Ely, who rode the coaster.
People have traveled from all over to Miami to get on the new ship.
“We love it. I’s so clean, it’s so chic, our room looks amazing,” said Christina Guttuso.
“We’re excited, we’re ready to go,” said Nick Mangiaracina.
It’s a busy spring break, but well worth it for these cruisers.
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“Go cruising. Even if you’re from Minnesota like me, it’s worthwhile,” said Justin Sunbrig.
The Luna’s maiden seven-day voyage is scheduled to set sail out of PortMiami on April 4.
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A longtime Miami-Dade physical education teacher is working to rebuild his life after a fire destroyed the only home he has known for decades.
Edward Brown Jr., who spent 35 years teaching physical education and mentoring students, lost his home to a fire last week. Flames tore through the house, leaving it uninhabitable and forcing Brown to move in with his adult son.
“It’s hard not to think about it,” Brown said. “Even if I’m not there, I think about what was burned. But I know that’s material stuff. It can be replaced.”
Rebuilding, however, will not be easy. Brown said he does not have homeowners’ insurance to help cover the costs. He paid off the home last year and decided not to renew his insurance policy because of rising costs on a fixed income.
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“Just like in life, it’s a chance you take,” Brown said. “I knew before I made the final decision. I didn’t do it in haste.”
Now, the financial burden of rebuilding falls largely on Brown and the community he has supported for years. Known by neighbors as someone who was always willing to help, Brown has received an outpouring of support in the days following the fire. Friends, former colleagues, and community members have dropped off care packages and shared words of encouragement.
An online fundraiser has also been launched by Brown’s family and friends to help cover rebuilding expenses. When told about the effort, Brown became emotional, pausing before expressing his gratitude. He said the support he has received has helped him stay focused on moving forward.
Brown acknowledged the road ahead will be challenging but said he remains hopeful. “I think about it,” he said. “But I need some help. I can tell you that.”
Those hoping to support Brown’s recovery can find information about the fundraiser through family and community organizers.
