In a trial that has already rocked the entertainment world with disturbing revelations and powerful testimony, rapper and actor Kid Cudi—whose real name is Scott Mescudi—is expected to take the stand later this week in the federal sex-crimes case against embattled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Cudi is slated to testify on either May 21 or May 22, according to sources close to the case. His involvement is connected to a deeply troubling and violent chapter of the case, which centers on accusations brought by Combs’ former partner, singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura Fine. Ventura Fine’s harrowing testimony has painted a portrait of a man consumed by control, rage, and jealousy—emotions that, she says, led to both physical abuse and criminal acts that extended beyond their intimate relationship.
One of the most shocking allegations to emerge from her testimony is that Combs once had Kid Cudi’s car blown up—an act of violent intimidation allegedly sparked by jealousy over a brief romantic involvement between Ventura Fine and Cudi.
According to Ventura Fine, her relationship with Kid Cudi blossomed briefly in 2011 during a break in her decade-long relationship with Combs. At the time, she had just finished collaborating musically with Cudi. But when Combs discovered the relationship by reading her private emails, she said he flew into a jealous rage that ultimately resulted in threats—and later, violence.
During her gripping four-day testimony, Ventura Fine told the court that Combs found incriminating emails between her and his former assistant, Capricorn Clark. The emails discussed plans for Cassie to visit Cudi’s home and even referenced something as mundane as a toiletry bag being delivered to his residence. But it was enough to spark a terrifying reaction from Combs.
“He lunged at me with a wine opener between his fingers,” Ventura Fine testified, adding that she managed to escape the confrontation using a burner phone to contact Cudi and hide out in a hotel.
The violence didn’t stop there. She claimed that when she later returned to Combs’ mansion to try to “resolve” the situation, things escalated even further. In a chilling turn, she told the court that Combs threatened to leak explicit “freak off” videos—slang for drug-fueled sex sessions—in an attempt to shame and control her. She also said he threatened both her and Cudi directly.
“He said he was going to hurt Scott and I,” she told the courtroom.
As she left Combs’ home, she said he kicked her in the back, knocking her to the floor. She returned to her hotel bruised and traumatized. But the horror didn’t end there either. When she got to her room, she found that someone had urinated on the floor, destroyed furniture, and left human waste in the toilet without flushing.
“It was disgusting,” she said.
Of all the allegations levied against Combs during this trial, one of the most disturbing—and verifiable—is that he may have followed through on a threat to harm Kid Cudi by firebombing his vehicle.
According to Ventura Fine’s testimony, Combs didn’t just threaten to “blow up” Cudi’s car—he allegedly said he wanted Cudi’s friends to see it happen. Then, on January 9, 2012, Kid Cudi’s Porsche was reportedly set ablaze in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles City Fire Department report confirmed that the fire was caused by an incendiary device, lending strong credence to the allegation that the arson was intentional and malicious.
The shocking incident is expected to form a central part of Cudi’s upcoming testimony. The rapper has already confirmed to The New York Times through a spokesperson that Ventura Fine’s allegations are true. “This is all true,” Cudi reportedly told the outlet, corroborating Ventura Fine’s disturbing narrative.
Cudi’s relationship with Ventura Fine ultimately ended not because of a natural falling-out, but because of fear. According to Ventura Fine, it became clear that continuing the relationship posed a real danger to both of them.
Cudi did visit her in her hometown of New London, Connecticut, but she said she made the painful decision to end the relationship after realizing how unsafe it was to remain involved with him while still entangled with Combs.
Later, in what seems like a surreal moment of confrontation, Combs, Ventura Fine, and Cudi all met at SoHo House to discuss the relationship’s end. According to court testimony, Cudi asked about his destroyed vehicle during the meeting.
“What about my vehicle?” Cudi asked.
“What vehicle?” Combs allegedly replied.
The question, and the chilling indifference of the response, has now taken on a new gravity in light of the evidence presented in court.
Cassie’s lawsuit, filed in November 2023, accused Combs of prolonged physical abuse, sexual assault, and manipulation over the course of their relationship. It detailed a terrifying pattern of behavior that included surveillance, drug use, and “freak off” parties meant to degrade and control her.
She testified in court that Combs would often videotape these sex parties, which included other women and men, and used the footage to blackmail her and keep her compliant.
Her mother, Regina Ventura, also testified and backed up her daughter’s account, telling the court that she took photos of Cassie’s injuries after she was “beaten by Sean Combs.” One such incident, she said, left Cassie with a large bruise on her back—the result of the alleged kick from Combs in 2011.
In an email dated December 23, 2011, Ventura Fine sent a message to her mother and Clark, her confidante, using the alias “Veronica Bang.” The subject line read simply: “Threats.” The email now serves as a key piece of evidence suggesting that Ventura Fine feared for her life—and for Cudi’s—as early as 2011.
Combs has denied all the allegations. Through his legal team, he has portrayed the lawsuit—and the resulting federal case—as part of a calculated smear campaign designed to destroy his reputation and legacy. His lawyers have labeled the accusations “meritless” and claim they are motivated by personal and financial vendettas.
But the weight of the testimony so far—particularly from Ventura Fine, her mother, and soon Kid Cudi—paints a different picture. That of a man driven by jealousy and power, willing to go to extremes to maintain control over his partner and punish those who crossed him.
In addition to Cassie and Cudi’s involvement, other witnesses expected to testify include a clinical psychologist, a Homeland Security agent, and a former Combs employee, suggesting a broad and multifaceted case being built by federal prosecutors.
Cassie Ventura Fine ultimately ended her relationship with Combs in the fall of 2018, shortly after the death of his other ex-girlfriend, Kimberly “Kim” Porter. The two had three children together, and her passing reportedly marked a turning point in Cassie’s decision to finally break away.
Just a year later, she married personal trainer Alex Fine. The couple now share two children and appear to have found peace away from the dark shadow of Cassie’s past.
Meanwhile, Kid Cudi has moved forward with his life and career. In November, he announced his engagement to menswear designer Lola Abecassis Sartore, marking a new chapter for the artist who once found himself in the crosshairs of one of hip-hop’s most powerful and allegedly dangerous figures.
As Kid Cudi prepares to take the stand, the world watches closely. His testimony could be pivotal in corroborating Ventura Fine’s already devastating claims and lending further credibility to a case that has revealed a chilling underside to the glitz and glamour of celebrity life.
The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is far from over, but with each witness, a clearer picture emerges—one of power abused, lives manipulated, and a culture of silence slowly beginning to unravel.
For Ventura Fine, Cudi, and countless others who may have suffered in silence, this trial is more than a legal reckoning. It’s a moment of truth.
And as the court prepares to hear from Kid Cudi himself, that truth may finally find its voice.
