American rapper Kid Cudi took the stand on Thursday to testify against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, revealing a series of disturbing incidents during his time on the witness stand. Among the claims, Cudi alleged that Diddy once broke into his home, set his Porsche on fire, and locked his dog in the bathroom.
Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, briefly dated singer Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s former girlfriend. His testimony followed statements from several of Diddy’s former employees, sex workers, a federal agent, and a psychologist.
Clarifying the timeline of his relationship with Cassie, Cudi said, “I only dated her when she and Diddy were going through problems and weren’t together anymore.” He also recalled taking Cassie to a hotel at one point to keep her away from Diddy, which reportedly left the producer “seething” when he found out.
Cudi testified that he once received a call informing him that Diddy and another man had broken into his home. While driving back, Cudi called Diddy, who allegedly told him, “I just want to talk to you.” When Cudi replied that he was on his way, Diddy said, “I’m over here waiting for you.”
However, by the time Cudi arrived, Diddy was gone. His house had been ransacked, and his dog had been locked in a bathroom. Cudi immediately contacted the police to report the break-in.
The situation escalated in January 2012 when Cudi’s dog-sitter informed him that his car was on fire. He received photos showing the aftermath, saying, “The top of my Porsche was cut open, and that’s where the Molotov cocktail was put in.”
Following the arson, Cudi agreed to meet Diddy at a hotel. Upon arrival, he said Diddy was “standing there with his hands behind his back like a Marvel supervillain.” When Cudi confronted him about the burned car, Diddy reportedly replied, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
After Cudi and Cassie broke up, he said he ran into Diddy again and the latter apologised for everything that had happened.
Earlier in the trial, Cassie testified that she ended her relationship with Diddy in 2018. During cross-examination, Diddy’s lawyer accused her of “living two different lives.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently facing multiple charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting individuals for prostitution. He was arrested in September and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.