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Kid Cudi’s torched Porsche seen in explosive new pics after Diddy ‘hurt his DOG & bombed car’ in jealous fit over Cassie

A hotel manager also took the stand to talk about how rooms had to be placed 'out of order' after Combs stayed in them

RAPPER Kid Cudi testified that Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly broke into his home and hurt his dog in a jealous rage over his relationship with Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura.

The musician, born Scott Mescudi, also testified how weeks after learned about his relationship with , his Porsche was set ablaze in the driveway of his home in Los Angeles in January 2012.

Kid Cudi leaving a courthouse after testifying at Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial.
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Kid Cudi pictured leaving the Lower Manhattan US Courthouse after testifying at Sean Combs' trial on ThursdayCredit: AP:Associated Press
Burned Porsche convertible top.
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The damaged convertible roof on Kid Cudi's PorscheCredit: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Fire damage to Kid Cudi's Porsche interior.
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The driver seat of the Porsche suffered burn damage after a Molotov cocktail was thrown in itCredit: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Courtroom sketch of Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial.
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Prosecutor Emily Johnson questions Kid Cudi in court on Thursday as Sean Combs looks onCredit: Reuters
Kid Cudi arriving at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial.
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Rapper Kid Cudi arrives at the US Courthouse in Manhattan to testify in Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ sex trafficking trial on ThursdayCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

The courtroom was shown evidence photos of the damage to Mescudi's Porsche after the sportscar's convertible roof was cut open before a Molotov cocktail was thrown in it.

Photos showed the driver seats leather red interior heavily charred from the flames.

The interior driver seat door was suffered burned damage.

Ventura previously testified during week one of the trial how Combs became irate when he learned about her relationship with Mescudi.

A visibly pregnant Ventura told the courtroom that Combs made a series of threats against her and Mescudi.

During Mescudi's testimony, prosecutors asked him about a break-in at his Los Angeles home that occurred in December 2011.

The break-in occurred as Mescudi went to met Ventura at a hotel after she told him that Combs found out about their relationship.

Mescudi said he called Combs, who said, "What's up," to which he responded, "Motherf**ker are you in my house?"

Combs allegedly told him, "I am here waiting for you," the rapper testified.

When Mescudi arrived at his house, he recalled the exterior as appearing normal, but once he got inside he realized his security cameras had been moved.

Mescudi said some gifts he had bought for his family were opened, and his dog was locked in a bathroom.

When prosecutor Emily Johnson asked Mescudi about his car, the rapper said his dog sitter called him one morning in January 2012 and told him his Porsche was on fire.

Mescudi, who was at an ex-girlfriend's sister's house 45 minutes away, said his Porsche had been bombed by a Molotov cocktail.

When prosecutors asked about a photo of the car they showed him, Mescudi told them it was "the hole they cut in the roof of my car to put in the Molotov cocktail."

Mescudi's car bombing was mentioned in Ventura's lawsuit against Combs, which she filed in 2023.

Combs and his defense team have denied being involved in the alleged arson.


It comes as…

  • Kid Cudi testified for hours about how Combs allegedly broke into his home, hurt his dog, and had his Porsche blown up
  • Combs' ex-personal assistant David James described Combs' drug-filled "med bag" with Obama-shaped ecstasy pills and sperm boosters
  • Cassie's mom Regina said Combs demanded she pay him $20,000 in exchange for a sex tape of her daughter
  • Cassie spent four days on the stand detailing how she was allegedly forced to take part in drug-fueled sex marathons Combs called "freak-offs"
  • Cassie sobbed as she described how Combs beat her and forced male escorts to urinate on her in the sick sessions
  • Her husband, Alex Fine, broke his silence with an emotional statement after Cassie's testimony wrapped
  • Dawn Richard testified Combs threatened her life to keep her quiet after she saw him beat Cassie in 2009

During her four-day testimony, Ventura said Combs and Mescudi eventually met to discuss the relationship and detailed their conversation for the court.

At one point, Mescudi asked Combs, "What about my car?" And Combs replied coldly, "What car," Ventura testified.

COMBS' FORMER ASSISTANT TESTIFIES

Mescudi, 41, is among six witnesses prosecutors will call forward on Thursday.

The day's proceedings began with George Kaplan, Combs' former assistant, back on the stand.

Kaplan testified on Wednesday about his time working at Combs Enterprises between 2013 and 2015.

The former assistant said he would routinely book hotel rooms for Combs under the name Frank Black, which he said was a reference to the late Bad Boy Records rapper Biggie Smalls, whose nickname was "Frank White."

Kaplan described working punishing "80 to 100-hour" work weeks, which would involve ensuring Combs' breakfast was cooked and his bathroom was stocked with all his essentials.

The assistant told jurors his job would also involve prepping hotel rooms for Combs' alleged freak-offs.

He recalled stocking the rooms with candles, Astroglide lubricant, baby oil and clothing.

Kaplan said he would often clean up after the alleged sex marathons in order to protect Combs' public image.

"It was implied, protect his public image. I was keen on doing that," Kaplan testified.

"I found hotels would sell photos to newspapers to shame guests."

Combs' attorneys have insisted that while Combs might be guilty of domestic violence against Cassie, he's not guilty of any of the charges against him, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

The music executive has pleaded not guilty to all charges as prosecutors continue to paint him as the ringleader of a criminal enterprise.

He has denied all allegations against him and insists he's only engaged in consensual sex.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).

Read our Diddy trial live blog for the latest updates...

  • Recap of Cassie's 'nail in the coffin'

    Cassie testified that she ended her relationship with Combs in 2018, but that the two stayed in touch even after he allegedly raped her while she was dating her now-husband Alex Fine.

    On Friday, a text was read out from around the time when Cassie said the rape happened.

    “I know I look bad to you. I could tell I didn’t turn you on yesterday. I fell off," Combs texted her after the alleged rape.

    Cassie testified that she decided to end her 10-year relationship with Combs after seeing a picture of him with Gina, another woman he was dating, in August 2018.

    “I just don’t trust anymore. That last shot put the nail in the coffin," Cassie texted Combs at the time.

    Cassie testified that she never participated in another "freak-off," which had occurred weekly for years, after they split.

  • Who is Dawn Richard?

    Speaking at her testimony on Friday, Ms Richard said she worked for Sean Combs between 2004 to 2011.

    She is testifying that she saw Combs beat Cassie Ventura at his home in Los Angeles in 2009.

    Richard is an American singer from New Orleans who was a former band mate of Combs.

    She started her career auditioning for MTV's Making the Band 3 in 2004.

    The group signed with Diddy's Bad Boy Records and released three studio albums.

    Then in 2009, she formed a new musical trio with Diddy and fellow R&B singer Kalenna Harper called Dirty Money.

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  • All the latest from week one of Combs' trial

    • Cassie Ventura testified that Sean Combs became jealous and took her phone when he heard she was dating an NFL player
    • He also took her phone after he heard she danced with Chris Brown, which Cassie denied on the stand
    • An audio recording of Cassie threatening a man who secretly recorded a "freak-off" was played for the jury on Friday
    • The judge became furious at lawyers when he found out Cassie, who is 8 months pregnant, might have to return to the stand next week
    • Cassie revealed she was paid $20 million to settle her lawsuit against Combs
    • Ex-hotel security guard Israel Florez testified on Monday about being offered cash after Combs attacked Cassie in 2016
    • Male escort Daniel Phillip took the stand to speak about how he was paid to have sex with Cassie in front of Combs
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