Diddy Trial: Rapper Kid Cudi Testifies About Cassie Abuse

The Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City featured testimony from several key witnesses, as reported by various sources covering the proceedings.

Kid Cudi: Rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, testified about his relationship with Cassie Ventura, Combs' former girlfriend, and allegations of abuse. During his testimony, Mescudi stated that Ventura had confided in him about physical abuse she allegedly suffered from Combs, including that Combs would "hit her, sometimes kick her." However, he noted that Ventura did not mention sexual abuse. 

On cross-examination, defense attorney Brian Steel suggested that both Mescudi and Combs were "played" by Ventura, implying she manipulated both men. Mescudi responded casually to the defense's questioning, saying, “Yeah, no problem,” at the conclusion of cross-examination. His testimony was significant as it tied into Ventura’s earlier accounts of abuse and was anticipated to corroborate aspects of her narrative.

Mylah Morales: Morales, a makeup artist who met Ventura when she was 16, testified about an incident at the Beverly Hills Hotel where she witnessed Combs allegedly assault Ventura. Morales recounted waking up to commotion, hearing Combs angrily ask, “Where the f--- is she?” before entering a bedroom with Ventura. 

She testified to hearing “yelling and screaming” from the bedroom, after which Combs stormed out. Morales described seeing Ventura with a swollen eye, busted lip, and knots on her head, indicating physical assault. She took Ventura to her house for a few days to recover, and they never spoke of the incident again. This testimony provided direct evidence of alleged physical violence by Combs against Ventura.

Homeland Security Investigations Agent: An agent from Homeland Security Investigations testified about data extracted from three laptops belonging to Cassie Ventura. One of the laptops included a user profile under the alias "Frank Black," which previous witnesses confirmed was used by Combs. This testimony was part of the prosecution’s effort to link digital evidence to Combs’ activities and aliases used during the alleged incidents.

Frederic Zemmour (L'Ermitage Beverly Hills Hotel General Manager): Zemmour presented a reservations log to the jury, showing multiple stays by Combs at the hotel under aliases like "Frank Black" and "Frank White." The log included notes about Combs’ stays, such as excessive use of oil and candle wax spills, requiring rooms to be placed out of order for deep cleaning. Additional instructions included authorizing an extra $1,000 for potential room damages, placing fruit and chocolate in rooms, maintaining a 75-degree thermostat, and spraying air freshener outside Combs’ rooms. This testimony supported the prosecution’s narrative of Combs’ specific behaviors and patterns during hotel stays, potentially linked to the alleged “freak-offs.”

The court adjourned until Tuesday, with Judge Arun Subramanian instructing jurors not to discuss the case and humorously suggesting they watch the New York Knicks game instead. Prosecutors indicated that the trial was on schedule, expecting to wrap up their case before July 4, 2025, and planned to call additional witnesses, including Combs’ former assistant Capricorn Clark and representatives from the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments, when the trial resumed.