A former male escort entangled in the ongoing legal battle between Cassie and Diddy has formally denied threatening the singer in a now-deleted TikTok video. Clayton Howard, who has since become a law student, filed a court declaration pushing back against Cassie’s claims that his online remarks amounted to intimidation. The video, posted June 7, sparked immediate legal action from Cassie’s team, who argued the language crossed a dangerous line and asked the court to restrict Howard from further social media attacks.
In the nine-minute TikTok that has since been removed, Howard called Cassie a derogatory name and made statements including “Bitch, I’m going to burn you out with fire” and “You want to play stupid games, you can win stupid prizes.” Cassie’s legal team characterized these remarks as direct threats toward their client. But Howard insists his words were misinterpreted, arguing in his declaration that phrases like “fire” and “stupid games” were simply figures of speech never intended to intimidate or frighten the singer.
Howard did concede that some of his language was “intemperate” and acknowledged it did not reflect the professional tone he intends to bring to the litigation. He voluntarily removed the video and has now agreed to refrain from further public commentary about the case, limiting his statements to official court filings. The concession comes as both parties prepare for what promises to be a contentious legal battle tied to the broader allegations surrounding Diddy and the music industry.
Cassie had asked the court to impose a ban on Howard’s social media conduct, but with his voluntary pledge to stop public commentary, the judge now faces a decision on whether additional restrictions are necessary. Howard, who went from escort to law student, is determined to defend himself in court. The case highlights the growing intensity of legal fights emerging from the Diddy scandal, with Cassie continuing to pursue protective measures as more details come to light.
