Cassie Ventura is an American singer, dancer, actress, and model who started her music career in late 2004 after meeting producer Ryan Leslie, who signed her to his label, NextSelection Lifestyle Group. In 2006, she released her debut single “Me & U,” which caught the attention of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Leslie’s label partnered with Combs’ Bad Boy Records to release her debut album, “Cassie,” which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200. “Me & U” reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 2006.
Cassie released the singles “Official Girl” (featuring Lil Wayne) in 2008, and “Must Be Love” (featuring Diddy) and “Let’s Get Crazy” (featuring Akon) in 2009. She signed with Interscope Records and released her debut mixtape “RockaByeBaby” in 2013, which included the singles “Numb” (featuring Rick Ross) and “Paradise” (featuring Wiz Khalifa).
Cassie has modeled for agencies Wilhelmina Models and One Management. She has worked with brands like Calvin Klein and appeared in magazines such as GQ, Seventeen, and Bust. She was the face of ASOS’s 2013 spring collection and starred in ads for Delia’s, Adidas, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Clean & Clear. Cassie has also acted in films like “Step Up 2: The Streets” (2008) and “The Perfect Match” (2016).
Cassie Ventura Wiki/Bio
Cassie Ventura’s real name is Casandra Elizabeth Ventura, who was born on 26 August 1986 in New London, Connecticut, United States and her age is 37 years old as of 2023. Her height is around 5′ 6″ inches and her zodiac sign is Virgo. She is an American citizen and follows the Christian faith. 1famousbirthdays
Cassie Ventura Education
Cassie Ventura attended The Williams School, a preparatory school on the Connecticut College campus. She started modeling at age 14 and by 16, she was working for local department stores, Delia’s fashion catalog, and Seventeen magazine. She appeared briefly in Mario’s music video for “Just a Friend 2002.”
After getting inspired by producer Rockwilder, Cassie took vocal lessons and modern ballet and participated in her school’s performing arts program. After graduating high school in 2004, she moved to New York City to continue modeling and take classes at the Broadway Dance Center. 2wikipedia
Cassie Ventura’s Parents & Siblings
Cassie’s mother is of African-American, Mexican, and West Indian descent, while her father is of Filipino descent. Her mother is Rodrick Ventura and her father is Stacey Hobson. She has a sibling named Rod. 3imdb
Cassie Ventura Husband & Relationships
Cassie married personal trainer Alex Fine in September 2019. They have two daughters together named Frankie Stone Fine and Sunny Cinco Fine.
Cassie was in a long-term relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs but in November 2023, she filed a lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking throughout their relationship. The lawsuit, filed under the Adult Survivors Act in Manhattan, claimed the abuse started at the beginning of their relationship and included a rape in 2018 after she tried to leave him, along with multiple instances of domestic violence.
In May 2024, CNN released a video from 2016 showing Combs assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway. This prompted Combs to upload a video apology admitting the incident. 4wikipedia
Cassie Ventura’s Career Journey
Cassie was discovered by record producer Ryan Leslie in late 2002 at clubs and parties. He helped her record demo tapes, and they co-wrote the duet “Kiss Me.” In 2005, Leslie signed Cassie to his new company, NextSelection Lifestyle Group. With Leslie’s guidance, she quickly became a rising R&B star.
Her debut single, “Me & U,” written and produced by Leslie, was released on April 25, 2006, and reached on 3rd spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and stayed in the top forty for about 20 weeks. It was also a club hit in Germany and one of Atlantic Records’ biggest records.
Cassie’s debut album was released on August 8, 2006, through NextSelection, Bad Boy Records, and Atlantic Records, which is a mix of R&B, pop, and hip hop. The album debuted at 4th spot on the US Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 13 weeks. She promoted the album on MTV’s Total Request Live and BET’s 106 & Park.
The album “Cassie” developed a cult and is considered a pioneer of experimental R&B. An LP version was also released by Be With Records on July 10, 2015.
Cassie made her film debut in “Step Up 2: The Streets” playing Sophie Donovan. She also sang the lead single for the movie’s soundtrack, “Is It You,” which was released for digital download on November 13, 2007, and charted internationally, peaking at 10th spot on the UK R&B chart.
In July 2009, Cassie announced her second album, “Electro Love,” releasing singles like “Official Girl,” “Must Be Love,” and “Let’s Get Crazy,” though they did not perform well in the US. In December 2009, she signed with Interscope Records.
On February 14, 2012, she released the single “King of Hearts,” with an official music video, and performed it live on BET’s 106 & Park. She also collaborated with Nicki Minaj on “The Boys,” the lead single from Minaj’s re-released album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up.”
Cassie released her first mixtape, “RockaByeBaby,” through Bad Boy Records in April 2013, which is inspired by the film “New Jack City,” named the best mixtape of the year by Dazed & Confused magazine. It featured collaborations with artists like Too $ Hort, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, French Montana, Meek Mill, and James Fauntleroy.
Cassie has released other singles, including “Radio” (2011), “Balcony” (2012), and “Love a Loser” (2017), and appeared on tracks like “Addiction” (2008), “Babygirl” (2012), and “#Wheresthelove” (2016). She has also collaborated with Jay-Z and Diddy.
Cassie Ventura returned to film with a role in “The Perfect Match” in 2016 and appeared as Melea Martin in “Honey 3: Dare to Dance” in 2016 which was available on Netflix and released on Blu-Ray and DVD in the US. She contributed the song “Joint (No Sleep)” to the soundtrack.
As a model, Cassie has worked with brands like Victoria’s Secret, Seventeen Magazine, Walmart, Target, and Abercrombie & Fitch. 5thefamouspeople
Cassie Ventura’s Net Worth
Cassie Ventura’s net worth is not known as she kept it secret.
Cassie Ventura’s Awards & Honors
- 2007: NRJ Music Awards, Cassie was nominated for International Revelation of the Year
- 2007: ASCAP Pop Music Awards, she won Most Performed Songs for “Me & U”
- 2012: MVPA Awards, she was nominated for Best Direction of a Female Artist for “King of Hearts” and won Best R&B Video for “King of Hearts”
- 2013: MVPA Awards, Ventura was nominated for Best Art Direction for “The Boys”
- 2017: Toyota Bold Awards, she won Beauty Bombshell of the Year
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