Kid Cudi Speaks Out Following His Testimony In The Diddy Trial

Rapper Kid Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, has spoken out following his testimony in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.

On May 22, 2025, Cudi took the stand in Manhattan, recounting a series of alarming incidents from 2011 and 2012 that he attributes to Combs’ alleged retaliation over Cudi’s brief relationship with singer Cassie Ventura, Combs’ former partner.

Cudi testified that in December 2011, while he was dating Ventura, Combs allegedly broke into his Los Angeles home. During this intrusion, Cudi’s dog was locked in a bathroom, and Christmas gifts intended for his family were unwrapped. Cudi stated that he confronted Combs over the phone during the incident, with Combs reportedly responding, “I am here waiting for you.” Upon arriving home, Cudi found the police present, but Combs had already left. Security cameras had been tampered with, and his dog appeared visibly distressed.

A few weeks later, in early 2012, Cudi’s Porsche 911 convertible was destroyed by a Molotov cocktail while parked in his driveway. Jurors were shown photos of the damaged vehicle, which had a hole cut in its fabric roof and burn marks inside. Cudi testified that he suspected Combs orchestrated the attack out of jealousy, although Combs denied involvement during a subsequent meeting.

During his testimony, Cudi described a confrontation with Combs at the Soho House in Los Angeles, where he accused Combs of lying about the incidents. He depicted Combs as standing “with his hands behind his back like a Marvel supervillain.”

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After his testimony, Cudi addressed the situation publicly, thanking his fans for the support and acknowledges that “this was a stressful situation,” acknowledging the emotional toll of revisiting these events.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He remains in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.