Nash described a dynamic marked by control, claiming Ventura would often cry over Diddy’s attempts to dictate her career, social life, and appearance. According to Nash, the pattern of behavior extended beyond private settings. At one point, he recounted Diddy berating him over Ventura’s look at an Oscars event, portraying a man intent on managing every facet of her public image. The pressure, Nash said, weighed heavily on Ventura’s emotional state.

Kid Cudi Break-In, Jealousy Claims Surface in Diddy Trial

Prosecutors also introduced testimony surrounding a separate incident involving Kid Cudi. LAPD officer Chris Ignacio told the court he saw a vehicle registered to Diddy’s company leaving the scene of an alleged break-in at Cudi’s home. The incident, prosecutors allege, was driven by jealousy related to Ventura.

The courtroom also heard details about a separate episode where Ventura Fine allegedly suffered a gash requiring stitches after an argument turned physical in a hotel room. Nash said he and another team member attempted to intervene but were overpowered. “He was in a rage,” Nash recalled, describing how Diddy allegedly yanked Ventura Fine off a couch in the middle of the confrontation.

Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His defense team pushed back during proceedings, calling for a mistrial over what they claimed were prejudicial statements by prosecutors regarding possible destruction of evidence. The judge denied the motion. Meanwhile, cross-examinations of law enforcement witnesses revealed forced entry at Cudi’s residence but no stolen property.

The incident involved Cudi’s Porsche, which was destroyed by a Molotov cocktail. He suggested Combs may have been involved.

Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, testified on May 22 during day nine of Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial. He recalled getting a call from his dog-sitter saying his car was on fire. A friend soon sent him a photo of the burning vehicle.

When he arrived at his Los Angeles home, the damage was beyond repair. “The top of my Porsche was cut open,” he told the court. “That’s where they inserted the Molotov cocktail.”

Police records confirm an incendiary device caused the fire. Cudi first acknowledged the incident publicly in 2023 but didn’t assign blame. In court, however, he linked the event to his brief relationship with singer Cassie Ventura, who was also involved with Combs at the time.

Ventura, who dated Diddy until 2018, had previously testified that Combs threatened to blow up Cudi’s car out of jealousy. According to Cudi, he confronted Combs at Soho House in Los Angeles after the incident. When he asked, “What are we going to do about my car?” Combs allegedly replied, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Cudi said they met again years later, when Combs reportedly told him, “I want to apologize for everything.” While Cudi said he made peace with it, his courtroom testimony revived suspicions about Combs’ possible role in the arson.

Diddy’s attorneys want that testimony dismissed. They argue Cudi’s statements amount to speculation and pose a risk of unfair prejudice. They also insist a witness can’t testify that someone was “lying,” as Cudi implied Combs had done.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said records from the 2012 incident are no longer available due to expired retention policies. Cudi’s team has not issued a comment.

Diddy is currently facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and facilitating prostitution. He has denied all allegations. The trial remains underway.

In a tweet posted earlier today, West stated, “I wish Cudi hadn’t testified against Puff. We need to not be locked in white systems. Praying for Puff and his family.”

Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, took the stand on May 22, 2025, detailing a series of incidents from 2011. He testified that after he began a relationship with Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s then-girlfriend, Combs allegedly broke into his home and later orchestrated the firebombing of his Porsche using a Molotov cocktail.  Cudi described a subsequent confrontation where Combs exhibited a menacing demeanor, likening him to a “Marvel supervillain.”

Following his testimony, Cudi expressed relief, stating, “I’ve been seeing all the love and support. I just wanna say thank you so much, man… This is a stressful situation. I’m glad it’s behind me.” 

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.

On May 22, Cudi took the stand and recounted a string of chilling confrontations involving Diddy, including a break-in at his home and harm inflicted on his pet. Hours later, Young Thug—whose own legal battles loom large—shared, then swiftly deleted a post on X, writing, “Damn Cudi a rat lol.” The remark landed like a grenade, reflecting the fraught emotions coursing through an already incendiary trial.

Adding intrigue to the crosscurrents is Brian Steel, the defense attorney representing Young Thug in his RICO case, who now also joins Diddy’s legal team. Cudi’s appearance on the witness stand delved into his past romantic link with Cassie, Diddy’s former partner, whom he briefly dated in 2011. That relationship, he testified, coincided with Cassie’s breakup with Diddy. Cudi described a particularly harrowing December night that same year, when Diddy allegedly discovered the relationship. “I got a call from Cassie. She was scared,” Cudi said. Shortly after, a friend warned him Diddy was reportedly inside his home.

Cudi recounts incidents of intimidation as the case unfolds

Cudi returned to find his security system disabled, his belongings rifled through, and his dog locked in the bathroom—shaken and injured. “My dog was jittery and on edge,” he told the court. He said the break-in left him deeply unsettled and led him to contact police. “I wanted to fight him,” Cudi said, referencing his reaction to the incident. His police report, filed soon after, added weight to his claims.

Then came another act of intimidation. In early 2012, Cudi learned from his dog sitter that his car had been firebombed with a Molotov cocktail while he was away. He alerted authorities upon returning home. Despite the cascade of threats, Cudi said he eventually met with Diddy. The encounter, he claimed, helped him reach a sense of closure. “I wanted to find peace,” he said, noting that Diddy denied involvement in the arson.

With the trial ongoing, this testimony highlights how blurred the line has become between private vendettas and public justice. In a case already riddled with power plays and historic allegations, the fallout between Cudi and Young Thug may foreshadow deeper divisions still to come—both in court and across the culture at large.

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.

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.”

Kid Cudi speaks out:

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.

But Steel challenged the certainty of that accusation. He highlighted a post-incident meeting between Cudi and Diddy at Cudi’s SoHo home.

Cudi described it as “calm” and admitted both men were “confused” about Cassie’s actions. Steel suggested Cassie had deceived them both, living a “double life” and hiding her romantic ties. Cudi agreed with that idea before stepping down.

That exchange sharply contrasted with Cudi’s earlier account. He testified that Cassie left Diddy due to violence and that he had no idea she ever returned to him. He described being heartbroken when she ended their relationship.

According to Cudi, once Diddy learned about their romance, he became angry. Cassie later admitted she gave Diddy Cudi’s address—leading him to believe Diddy was connected to the break-in and fire at his home.

Steel’s cross-examination aimed to reframe the situation, casting doubt on Cudi’s belief and suggesting his testimony came more from emotion than evidence. The courtroom tension reflected the complicated nature of the relationships involved.

Kid Cudi’s story depicted a love triangle marked by betrayal and power plays. Steel pushed for ambiguity, trying to redirect attention from Diddy to Cassie’s unclear role. As both narratives clashed in court, the testimony blurred the line between personal turmoil and potential criminal behavior.

With high-profile names and emotional claims at its center, the trial remains a mix of celebrity drama and serious legal stakes. Cudi’s time on the stand left the court with more questions than answers—and no easy resolution in sight.

He met Ventura around 2008 and they briefly dated in 2011. During that time, he believed she and Combs had already broken up. After their relationship ended, Cudi said they “just stopped talking,” and when asked if she had played him, he simply responded, “Yes.”

In December 2011, Ventura called him distressed after Combs allegedly found out about their relationship. Cudi picked her up from a hotel and spoke with Combs’ employee Capricorn Clark, who he said sounded “on the verge of tears.” She told him Combs and another person were already inside his home. Upon returning, Cudi found his security cameras moved, family gifts opened, and his dog locked in the bathroom. He called the police and filed a report.

Later, Combs texted Cudi wanting to talk, but Cudi ignored him. “You broke into my house, you messed with my dog, I don’t want to talk to you,” he said.

Then in 2012, Cudi’s Porsche was destroyed in a fire. He testified that law enforcement found a Molotov cocktail inside the car. “What the f**k,” he said when asked how he reacted. He requested a meeting with Combs afterward. “Sean Combs was standing there, staring out the window with his hands behind his back, like a Marvel supervillain,” Cudi recalled.

Years later, at Soho House, Combs apologized. “Man I just want to apologize for everything and all that bullsh*t,” Cudi testified. He said he found peace after that moment.

The development follows claims made by Diddy’s former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who alleged in a lawsuit that Diddy once “blew up” Kid Cudi’s car in a fit of jealousy.

According to the lawsuit, Combs became enraged upon learning that Cassie was romantically involved with Kid Cudi. “Mr. Combs grew so angry about her dating the rapper Kid Cudi that he said he would blow up the rapper’s car,” the filing states. It further alleges that shortly thereafter, “Kid Cudi’s car exploded in his driveway.”

Kid Cudi, through a spokesperson, has since confirmed the incident, stating, “This is all true.”

As previously reported, Cassie’s former best friend, Keri Morgan, testified in the Diddy trial as well.

Morgan testified that she’s witnessed Diddy assault Cassie on multiple occasions. She even alleges that Diddy once struck her in an attempt to find out who Cassie was “cheating” on him with. 

Morgan recalls visiting Cassie’s home, and listening to music when Combs walked into the living room where she was sitting. As Cassie was in the restroom, Diddy came up behind Morgan, chocked her and hit her on the side of her head with a wooden hanger. She says she sought medical attention following the alleged assault and was diagnosed with a concussion.

⁠Morgan says she hired an attorney following the incident, however, she decided not to press charges against the music mogul. He instead offering her $30,000 and signed an NDA. She says since that incident she has never spoken to Cassie again.

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Earlier this month, Kid Cudi gained media attention for his involvement in Pharrell Williams’ digital auction, where he successfully sold a range of personal items for a remarkable total of $857,439. This auction, conducted by Joopiter, Pharrell’s auction house, highlighted an array of sought-after collectibles, including jewelry, apparel, sneakers, and artwork.

Cudi’s Auction Blends Rarity, Legacy, and Luxury

Among the notable items sold was a custom 14-karat N.E.R.D. pendant created by Jacob & Co., which fetched $243,750, significantly exceeding its estimated value, and a distinctive Ben Baller x Takashi Murakami x Kid Cudi chain that sold for $187,500. Additionally, a pair of coveted Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low sneakers, crafted by the late Virgil Abloh, commanded $82,500.

Cudi also sold an eye-catching 18-karat gold chain resembling his likeness, embellished with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies, which received a bid of $43,750. Collectors had the opportunity to acquire a selection of vintage music T-shirts featuring legendary artists like Eminem, Michael Jackson, and Nirvana, further boosting the auction’s attractiveness.

In an interview with GQ, Cudi provided insights into his auction experience, stating, “Joopiter has been wanting to do something with me for a while, so I recently reached out to the team and let them know I had some items I was ready to sell, things I’ve gathered throughout my career.” Reflecting on his treasured Michael Jackson T-shirt, he noted, “Anyone who goes vintage shopping in the best spots knows there are countless fantastic Michael Jackson shirts. If you’re a collector, you’re likely to have more than one. It’s quite rare to find them, as they tend to get snapped up quickly, so it took me a while to truly consider parting with this one.”