Kid Cudi testified this week in the ongoing federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces charges including sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. The proceedings, now entering a pivotal phase, have drawn significant attention due to Puff’s high profile in the music industry and the serious nature of the allegations.
Cudi’s testimony revisited events from more than a decade ago, during a period when he was briefly involved with singer Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s longtime partner at the time. He described an encounter in 2011 when Combs allegedly entered his home uninvited and locked his dog in a bathroom. He also recounted a more serious incident in 2012, when his car was set on fire outside his residence. “I knew he had something to do with it,” Cudi told the jury. While the arson was never officially tied to Diddy, the incident remains part of a broader narrative being presented by the prosecution.
Witnesses Detail Diddy’s Habits as Prosecutors Cite Pattern
Hotel executive Frederic Zemmour, general manager of the L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, also took the stand. He described Diddy as a regular guest and testified about internal notes hotel staff kept regarding his behavior. Zemmour said Puff’s customer profile had several notes to staff, including one that warned he “always spills candle wax on everything and uses excessive amounts of oil.” Prosecutors referenced the details as part of their effort to demonstrate patterns of conduct, though the notes themselves were not linked to any criminal acts.
The court also heard from Mylah Morales, a former makeup artist for both Diddy and Cassie. Morales testified that she once witnessed Cassie emerge from a room with visible injuries following an argument. She said she did not report the incident at the time, citing fear for her personal safety. The event was not investigated by law enforcement, and no charges have been brought in relation to the claim.
Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His legal team has firmly denied all allegations and continues to assert that the case is based on unreliable testimony and mischaracterized events. The trial is scheduled to continue Tuesday, with more witness statements expected in the days ahead.
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