Elisabeth Ovesen: Author Shares Experience Meeting Diddy and Claims She Was ‘Gifted’ to Him

Elisabeth Ovesen, a New York Times best-selling author, has recently shared her experience of encountering Diddy back in 2001. In an interview with the Daily Beast, published on September 25, Ovesen, who is now 46 years old, recounted being just 21 during this notable meeting.

Recognized as Karrine Steffans during that period, she described how she ran into the founder of Bad Boy Records as he left a nightclub shortly after midnight, accompanied by several associates. In her 2005 book, Ovesen identified these individuals as Irv Gotti, the founder of Murder Inc Records, alongside rapper Ja Rule. Back then, known as Karrine, she was featured in Jay-Z’s “Hey Papi”music video, making her somewhat familiar to Diddy and his entourage that night.

When Diddy noticed her, he allegedly asked who she was, leading Gotti and Rule to introduce her. Subsequently, the music mogul reportedly requested that they send Elisabeth to his residence—an opportunity she seized, stating:

“That was the first time he and I spent time.”

Ovesen reflected:

“In retrospect, I realized that I was given to him as a gift by another executive.”

She emphasized that she was fully aware of the situation when Diddy invited her over, with the intention to observe and document the happenings within his home.

Elisabeth Ovesen asserts she was not a victim of Diddy, but an ally

In her book, Confessions of a Video Vixen, Ovesen claimed to have had romantic relationships with notables including Lil Wayne, Bobby Brown, Method Man, Vin Diesel, and Bill Maher, indicating that her connection with Bill persisted from 2005 to 2007, maintaining a friendship ever since.

Elisabeth also mentioned alleged relationships with Diddy, Jay-Z, and DMX, though she refrained from disclosing the specifics of these connections. She made it clear to the Daily Beast during her interview:

“I was not one of his victims. And his victims deserve the space and time to discuss what happened in those rooms.”

She likened the ambience of Diddy’s parties to scenes from The Great Gatsby, showcasing half-naked women while men donned luxurious suits. Elisabeth described the gatherings as filled with alcohol and drugs, with numerous individuals engaging in sexual acts in the bathrooms, and referred to the overall vibe as being “f***ing intense”.

Nevertheless, Ovesen also revealed a darker side to these festivities where men were allegedly abusive towards women. She recounted witnessing video evidence in which Diddy purportedly physically assaulted Cassie, who was his girlfriend at the time.

Elisabeth admitted she could not endure watching the full recording as it was “very triggering,”asserting her empathy for Cassie. She noted that the problems extend beyond just Diddy or hip-hop culture, indicating that the issue stems from men who harbor deep-seated animosity towards women:

“Men who hate women, men who hate who they are, who can’t admit to their sexuality, who are pretending to be straight when they’re not. And they hate women because they can’t.”

The writer continued:

“They don’t love women. Most of them want to be women, and they can’t, and they hate us. They beat us early and often.”

As the CEO of The Ovesen Company, Elisabeth aims to empower women to share their stories courageously and without fear. The three-time best-selling author reassured women that speaking out would only strengthen them.

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