Kourtney Kardashian’s past revelation of being assaulted at a 2015 party hosted by Diddy has resurfaced amid his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial, raising new questions about the dangerous environment surrounding his celebrity events.

 

Kourtney Kardashian revealed she was punched in the face while attending a wild party, thrown by Sean 'Diddy' Combs, at TAO nightclub back in 2001

 

As Sean “Diddy” Combs stands trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, an old yet shocking story has resurfaced—one that places another celebrity in an unsettling encounter at one of the mogul’s infamous parties.

Kourtney Kardashian, reality star and business mogul, once recounted being assaulted at a Diddy-hosted birthday celebration—a story that is now being reexamined in the light of the chilling allegations stacking up against the embattled music icon.

The incident, which occurred in 2015 at a lavish birthday party held at the TAO nightclub in Los Angeles, was initially revealed by Kourtney during a 2016 appearance on the short-lived talk show Kocktails with Khloé, hosted by her sister Khloé Kardashian.

At the time, the moment was played off with laughter and disbelief, as Kourtney described being punched in the face by a stranger while waiting in line for the bathroom.

The attacker—a woman who reportedly tried to cut in line—allegedly reacted with sudden violence when Kourtney didn’t immediately move out of the way. Stunned and shaken, Kourtney retreated to a stall, collected herself, and went to find Khloé to explain what had happened.

 

In a resurfaced clip from her sister Khloe Kardashian's 2016 talk show, Kocktails with Khloé, amid the rapper's ongoing federal sex-trafficking trial, the reality star, 46, recalled getting brutally smacked (seen in 2010)

 

Now, nearly a decade later, the seemingly random act of violence is being seen in a new, more serious light, as Diddy’s private world is scrutinized like never before.

The party, once a star-studded night of glamour, has become part of a disturbing pattern of stories linked to Diddy’s name—events that, according to multiple witness testimonies, were often far more chaotic, predatory, and dangerous behind closed doors than they appeared in public.

Diddy’s trial, currently underway in Manhattan federal court, is uncovering a harrowing network of alleged abuse, intimidation, and exploitation.

The charges stem from claims made by multiple women—including singer Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s longtime former partner—who accuse him of years of control, coercion, and sexual abuse.

Cassie’s lawsuit, originally filed and quickly settled in 2023, cracked open a dam of allegations that has since grown into a full-scale criminal investigation involving federal raids and damning testimonies from insiders.

 

'I got socked in the face cuz I was waiting in line for the bathroom at TAO, which Diddy rented out the whole restaurant. It was for his birthday,' she remembered; seen in 2018

 

Among the most chilling revelations are details about what witnesses have called “freak-off” parties—multi-day events allegedly orchestrated by Diddy where drugs and sex were freely distributed and demanded.

Sharay Hayes, an exotic dancer turned whistleblower, testified to being paid for her involvement in over a dozen of these parties, describing an atmosphere of excess and exploitation.

She claimed women, including Cassie, were coerced into acts under the influence of substances provided by Diddy’s inner circle.

Testimonies from Diddy’s former assistant, David James, painted an even darker picture.

James recounted being forced to prepare hotel rooms with sex paraphernalia, watching his boss arm himself during feuds with other industry executives, and even being subjected to lie detector tests to ensure silence and loyalty.

According to James, Diddy maintained control over his circle through surveillance, money, and intimidation—keeping witnesses too afraid to speak out for years.

 

As Kourtney retold the story in front of Diddy, Khloe and her youngest sibling, Kylie Jenner, she detailed how he 'sent out a CD for the birthday invite' and 'went all out' for the bash

 

Cassie’s mother, Regina Ventura, also took the stand, alleging that Diddy once threatened her family with the release of explicit videos of her daughter unless they paid him $20,000.

She recounted documenting Cassie’s bruises during a family visit, offering painful confirmation of her daughter’s private torment.

These stories, corroborated by multiple voices, have shifted public perception of the music mogul from a charismatic entertainer to a man accused of using his wealth and influence to mask a far more sinister reality.

In this context, Kourtney Kardashian’s story—though involving a different kind of violence—adds another dimension to the conversation about the environment Diddy cultivated.

While there’s no suggestion that Diddy himself was directly involved in her assault, the atmosphere of the party and its lack of control may reflect a broader culture of recklessness.

It raises uncomfortable questions about what guests, particularly women, were vulnerable to at these high-profile events, and whether power and fame shielded the host from accountability for what took place under his roof.

 

'I remember somebody getting socked [in line at the bathroom],' he said, with a laugh

 

The Kardashian family, often at the center of pop culture, has remained largely silent on the current trial. Kourtney’s anecdote, once passed over as an unusual party story, now serves as a reminder of how normalized chaos and aggression may have been in certain celebrity circles.

It also emphasizes the long-term impact that seemingly isolated incidents can have, particularly when reexamined in the wake of serious criminal investigations.

As Diddy’s trial continues, the stories from his past are gaining new significance. Former allies, employees, and even party guests are being seen through a different lens.

For Kourtney Kardashian, her brief moment of vulnerability at a Diddy-hosted party is now more than just a shocking celebrity anecdote—it’s part of a larger and increasingly disturbing narrative that continues to unravel.

The case is expected to continue for several more weeks, with additional witnesses anticipated to testify. Diddy has denied all allegations and is pleading not guilty to the charges.

Still, as more details emerge, the court of public opinion is forming its own judgment, fueled by years of silence, loyalty, and power dynamics that are only now coming to light. The question remains: how many stories, once shrugged off as party gossip, were actually warnings we missed?

 

Kourtney went on to tell cameras how she was in line for the restroom when a girl 'cut in front' of her and resorted to violence after she politely told her to wait her turn