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Kid Cudi known to be private, but being witness in Diddy trial pulls him into spotlight

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

What did Diddy do to Kid Cudi? Scott Mescudi who dated Cassie Ventura, testified that he believed Sean Combs coordinated his Porsche's firebombing.

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May 21, 2025
Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial
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May 22, 2025Newest
Kid Cudi known to be private, but being witness in Diddy trial pulls him into spotlight
Headline from ABC 7 Chicago ·

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Insider
Kid Cudi is expected to take the stand in the Diddy trial as soon as Wednesday (opens Insider)
Published May 19, 2025
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Kid Cudi briefly dated R&B singer Cassie Ventura, the prosecution's star witness in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal sex-trafficking trial.
Forbes
Kid Cudi Will Testify In Diddy Trial: Allegations Diddy Blew Up His Car, Explained (opens Forbes)
Published May 20, 2025
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Prosecutors alleged Combs set fire to a car between late 2011 and early 2012, mirroring allegations his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura made that he blew up a car belonging to rapper Kid Cudi.
Fox32 Chicago
Kid Cudi to take the stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published May 20, 2025
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Federal prosecutors have called Kid Cudi to testify in Sean “Diddy" Combs’ sex-trafficking trial after Cassie claimed the rapper threatened to blow up his car during their brief relationship.
Bangor Daily News
Rapper Kid Cudi expected to testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published May 20, 2025
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, taking the witness stand either
New York Post
Rapper Kid Cudi, Cassie Ventura’s ex, set to testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial (opens New York Post)
Published May 20, 2025
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Rapper and actor Kid Cudi, who had previously dated Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial this week.
NBC New York
Rapper and actor Kid Cudi expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial (opens NBC New York)
Published May 20, 2025
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Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial.
FOX 5 New York
Diddy trial: Rapper Kid Cudi expected to testify l LIVE updates (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published May 20, 2025
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Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Diddy trial, taking the witness stand to tell the jury about his brief relationship 14 years ago with Sean Combs ex-girlfriend, Cassie.
Deadline
Kid Cudi To Testify Thursday In Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Sex-Trafficking Trial About Threats Against Him & Cassie Ventura (opens Deadline)
Published May 20, 2025
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The much anticipated appearance by Man On The Moon rapper Kid Cudi at Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial could prove pivotal for the prosecution
The Boston Globe
Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial on Thursday (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 20, 2025
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Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges that he leveraged his fame and fortune to oversee a two-decade-long racketeering enterprise that controlled Cassie and others through threats and violence.
WMUR
Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial (opens WMUR)
Published May 20, 2025
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Rapper Kid Cudi will testify in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial, revealing threats, violence and explosive allegations surrounding Cassie and their past relationship
NBC10 Philadelphia
Rapper Kid Cudi taking the stand in Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published May 21, 2025
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Diddy is on trial for sex trafficking and racketeering.
Seattle Times
Rapper Kid Cudi says his car was set on fire weeks after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs broke into his home (opens Seattle Times)
Published May 21, 2025
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Rapper Kid Cudi has testified that he was sure Sean “Diddy” Combs broke into his home in 2011 after learning he was dating Combs
CNN
Kid Cudi is known to be private, but being a witness in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial is pulling him into the spotlight (opens CNN)
Published May 21, 2025
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On the surface, rapper Kid Cudi and music mogul Sean ‘Diddy” Combs appear to have a few things in common.
WMUR
Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial (opens WMUR)
Published May 21, 2025
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Kid Cudi is set to testify in Sean "Diddy" Combs' New York sex trafficking trial following testimonies from Cassie and former aide George Kaplan
Seattle Times
What to know about Kid Cudi, the rapper testifying at the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial (opens Seattle Times)
Published May 21, 2025
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Rapper Kid Cudi is the latest celebrity to testify in Sean “Diddy” Combs′ sex trafficking trial.
UPI
Kid Cudi to testify on past with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in federal trial (opens UPI)
Published May 21, 2025
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Rapper Kid Cudi will take the stand Thursday in the closed door federal sex-trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs in a big day for prosecutors.
Deadline
“What The F*ck”: Kid Cudi Responds At Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial To Torched Porsche & Other Threats From “Supervillain” Over Dating Cassie Ventura (opens Deadline)
Published May 21, 2025
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The long-anticipated testimony of Kid Cudi in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial detailed the volatile & violent relationship the defendant had with Cassie Ventura
Forbes
Kid Cudi Testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs Broke Into His House (opens Forbes)
Published May 21, 2025
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Prosecutors alleged Combs set fire to a car between late 2011 and early 2012, mirroring allegations his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura made that he blew up a car belonging to rapper Kid Cudi.
Insider
Kid Cudi says Diddy broke into his home, unwrapped his family's Christmas gifts, and shut his dog in the bathroom (opens Insider)
Published May 21, 2025
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Rapper Kid Cudi told a jury Sean "Diddy" Combs broke into his Los Angeles home after the hip-hop mogul found out he was dating Cassie Ventura.
The Boston Globe
Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial Thursday (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 21, 2025
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Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges lodged against him after he was arrested in September at a Manhattan hotel.
NPR
In Sean Combs trial, Kid Cudi testifies about threats and violence (opens NPR)
Published May 21, 2025
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The musician Scott Mescudi, who records as Kid Cudi, told the court that after Combs discovered his relationship with Cassie Ventura, his house was broken into and his car was set on fire.
WSVN Miami
Rapper Kid Cudi says his car was set on fire weeks after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs broke into his home - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published May 21, 2025
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Kid Cudi testified Thursday that Sean “Diddy” Combs broke into his Hollywood Hills home in 2011 after finding out he was dating Combs’ ex-girlfriend,
Rolling Stone
Kid Cudi Begins Testimony in Sean Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial (opens Rolling Stone)
Published May 21, 2025
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Kid Cudi testified Thursday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial. Combs allegedly firebombed his car over the rapper's relationship with Cassie Ventura
New York Post
Kid Cudi reveals Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs broke into his house when he found out rapper was dating Cassie Ventura: ‘Motherf–ker, you in my house?’ (opens New York Post)
Published May 21, 2025
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Rapper Kid Cudi — whose real name is Scott Mescudi — told jurors about how he called Sean “Diddy” Combs and planned to confront him at...
Variety
Kid Cudi Testifies About Diddy Confrontations and Car Explosion in Court: ‘I Wanted to Fight Him’ (opens Variety)
Published May 21, 2025
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Kidi Cudi testified about his relationship with Cassie Ventura and a car explosion in the Diddy trial

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