Kid Cudi’s torched Porsche seen in explosive new pics after Diddy ‘hurt his DOG & bombed car’ in jealous fit over Cassie
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.
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).
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'My car was on fire'
Kid Cudi testified that he spent the holidays at Cassie Ventura's family's home in Connecticut.
While there, Cudi said Sean Combs texted him a couple of times.
"I guess he was in the dark about things and wanted to talk, but at that point, post-break in, I didn't want to talk," Cudi said.
"You broke into my house, hurt my dog, I don't want to talk to you."
When asked about his car, Cudi said his dog's babysitter called him and told him his car was on fire.
Prosecutor Emily Johnson showed Cudi six pictures, one of which was a photo of his Porsche.
"That's the damage to my Porsche from the Molotov cocktail," Cudi testified.
The rapper said a friend of his took the photos of his charred car.
When asked what the photos showed, Cudi told jurors, "The hole they cut in the roof of my car to put in the Molotov cocktail."
Kid Cudi wanted to 'fight' Sean Combs
Cudi explained how when he got back inside his home, he called Combs again.
"I was looking for him. I wanted to fight him," Cudi testified.
When asked by prosecutors if Combs answered his call, Cudi said, "He said, I'm on my way."
2011 home break-in
Prosecutor Emily Johnson is asking Kid Cudi about the December 2011 break-in at his home in Los Angeles.
Cudi recalled how at around 5:30 or 6 am, Cassie called him and told him Combs had found out about their relationship.
He said he went to go pick up Cassie because she sounded "worried" and was "very stressed."
Cudi explained how he called Combs, who was allegedly at his home, "Motherf**ker are you in my house?" he asked him.
"I'm over here waiting for you," Combs allegedly told him.
When Cudi arrived at his home, he described the exterior as looking normal.
However, later learned the security cameras were not working.
Inside, Cuid said he saw "gifts were open, some stuff I got from Chanel. And my dog was locked up in the bathroom."
Kid Cudi confirms relationship with Cassie
The rapper confirmed to prosecutors he and Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura dated in 2011.
Cudi told the courtroom he knew she was involved in Sean Combs, but understood their status as having "some problems and they weren't dating anymore."
Kid Cudi called to the stand
Scott Mescudi, better known as rapper Kid Cudi, has been called to testify by prosecutors.
Mescudi walked in the courtroom wearing a black leather jacket, white T-shirt, and blue jeans.
Former assistant 'did not want' to testify
George Kaplan told the courtroom he "desperately did not want to come here today," and only took the stand because he was subpoenaed.
He also confirmed he does not hold any grudge against Combs and still wishes him well on his birthday.
'Staff, not Combs, kept track of purchases'
Marc Agnifilo questioned George Kaplan about how expenses were handled at Combs Enterprises.
Kaplan previously said he paid for items with his corporate credit card, and Combs' staff, like Kristina Khorram, would typically hold the music executive's wallet, which contained his license and credit card.
Agnifilo asked Kaplan whether it would be possible for Combs to remember or track "baby oil purchases," to which the former assistant replied, "Definitely not. No."
"His world was the size of earth," Kaplan said, referring to Combs' business dealings.
"To think that he knew where some of these things were coming from is unrealistic."
George Kaplan arrives at the federal courthouse on Thursday for day two of his testimony in Sean Combs' trialCredit: AP:Associated Press Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Kaplan described working for Sean Combs as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, despite only being at the company for a short period.
"Working for Mr. Combs made my world so much bigger in such short period of time," Kaplan said.
The former assistant said to this day, he still carries business lessons that he learned from Combs.
Kaplan said Combs' company was "absolutely" a creative environment, "attracting all kinds of creative people... lawyers... musicians... advertising people."
Kristina Khorram 'sadden' about violence
George Kaplan spoke with Kristina Khorram, Combs' former chief-of-staff, after the Miami incident with Gina and disclosed to her the violence he witnessed between Combs and Cassie.
Khorram was "sad and disappointed," Kaplan said, referring to the violent incidents.
Kaplan told jurors he told Khorram that "this was going to be the last straw for me and I was going to see my way out of this role over a period of time."
He gave his leave notice in September 2015 and finally left Combs enterprises in December of that year.
Rapper Notorious B.I.G. mentioned
The name of rapper Notorious B.I.G., who also goes by Biggie Smalls, was mentioned during Kaplan's cross-examination.
Kaplan confirmed that Biggie Smalls birthday, May 21, was recognized as a holiday at Combs Enterprises.
Biggie Smalls, born Christopher Wallace, died on March 9, 1997, in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles.
Signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records, Wallace was at the forefront of the West Coast vs. East Coast rap beef between him and Tupac Shakur during the mid to late '90s.
Rapper Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls, rolls a cigar outside his mother's house in BrooklynCredit: Getty Cross-examination of Kaplan begins
Prosecutors have ended their questioning of George Kaplan.
Marc Agnifilo, Combs' lead attorney, is conducting Kaplan's cross-examination.
When asked why he decided to work for Combs, Kaplan said, "He was an incredible entrepreneur. I have learned from him."
Kaplan reveals why he left Combs Enterprises
George Kaplan explained to prosecutors why he decided to leave Combs Enterprises in 2015.
"I didn't think I should be covering things up," Kaplan said, referencing the hotel room clean ups and witnessing Combs physically abusing Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura and another ex-girlfriend, Gina.
Kaplan said he did not intervene in Combs' abuse of Ventura because of his career.
He recalled witnessing Combs launching apples at his ex-girlfriend Gina.
"He threw things at Gina. In the entryway of the main home on Star Island," he added.
"Green apples. Very hard... Later I took the medicine bag into their room. Mr. Combs wanted me to leave quickly."
Kid Cudi arrives to court
Rapper Kid Cudi has arrived at the Lower Manhattan federal courthouse ahead of his expected testimony.
Rapper Kid Cudi arrives at the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan to testify in Sean 'Diddy' Combsâ sex trafficking trial on ThursdayCredit: Shutterstock Editorial Court is in session
Day 9 of Sean Combs' federal trial is in session.
George Kaplan, Combs' former assistant, is back on the stand to continue his testimony.
Brian Steel to cross-examine Kid Cudi
Rapper Kid Cudi is expected to be among the next six witnesses prosecutors will call forward to testify.
Brian Steel - the renowned Georgia attorney who represented rapper Young Thug in his racketeering trial in Atlanta - is expected to conduct Kid Cudi's cross-examination, according to court reporter .
Sean Combs' attorney Brian Steel is pictured arriving at the Lower Manhattan courthouse on WednesdayCredit: Getty
Court will resume shortly
The federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan will resume shortly for Day 9 of Sean Combs' sex trafficking trial.
The day is expected to beginning with George Kaplan, Combs' former assistant for nearly two years, back on the stand.
Rapper Scott Mescudi, who is best known by his stage name Kid Cudi, is expected to testify today.
Kid Cudi attends the world premiere of Donât Look Up at Lincoln Center in December 2021 in New YorkCredit: AP Assistant 'witnessed' Sean Combs abuse Cassie
Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura testified that George Kaplan, the assistant who previously worked for Sean Combs, quit his post at Combs Enterprise after he witnessed the music mogul abuse her.
Ventura testified for four days about how she was alleged forced to participate in freak-offs by Combs.
She said she felt like Combs' "sex worker" during their on-and-off relationship of nearly 11 years.
Ventura told jurors that she "couldn't do many of the things I wanted to."
"I had a whole other job. Basically, a sex worker," she said, referring to the sex sessions with male escorts.
Sean Combs listens as his former girlfriend Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura testifies on May 14Credit: Reuters Tesla imprint orange pills
A Gucci bag found in a dresser of the master bedroom at Sean Combs' Star Island Miami mansion contained orange pills with a Tesla imprint on them.
Federal agents uncovered drugs in a Gucci bag found in a dresserCredit: DOJ 
Orange pills with a Tesla imprint were found at Combs' Star Island mansionCredit: DOJ Inside Sean Combs' Star Island Miami mansion
Federal prosecutors released a trove of photo evidence from their March 2024 raid of Combs' Star Island Miami mansion.
The feds uncovered drugs, firearms, and a cache of baby oil and lubricants.
Evidence image from Diddy's trial and shown to jury, including a cache of baby oil and AstroglideCredit: DOJ 
Federal agents uncovered several firearms, including pistols and high-powered riflesCredit: DOJ 
A rolled up $100 bill near a white powder substanceCredit: DOJ Combs' assistant testified his role was to protect mogul's image
George Kaplan told the courtroom that part of his role was to protect Sean Combs' public image.
"Protecting him and protecting his public image was very important and that was something I was very keen on doing," Kaplan testified.
The assistant, who worked at Combs Enterprises between 2013 and 2015, said he would clean up hotel rooms after alleged freak-offs to ensure Combs' image was shielded.
"I found hotels would sell photos to newspapers to shame guests," Kaplan added.
Why is Kid Cudi testifying in Sean Combs' federal trial
Scott Mescudi, better known by his rap name Kid Cudi, is expected to be called to the stand on Thursday.
Mescudi was briefly engaged in a relationship with Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura in 2011, while she was on a break from Sean Combs.
Ventura testified how Combs became irate when he learned about her relationship with the Day N' Night rapper.
She told the courtroom Combs made a series of threats against her and Mescudi, including that the rapper's car would be "blown up" in his driveway.
In February 2012, Mescudi's car caught fire in his driveway, according to Ventura's lawsuit filed in 2023.
Combs and his defense team have denied being involved in the alleged arson.
Mescudi could potentially corroborate Ventura's account from her testimony and lawsuit.
Kid Cudi pictured at the Los Angeles premiere screening of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 at Regency Village Theatre in April 2022 in Los AngelesCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Punishing work hours
Sean Combs' former assistant, George Kaplan, recalled the long hours he would work while employed at the music mogul's company, Combs Enterprises.
Kaplan testified he worked 80 to 100 hours a week.
He recalled once working from morning until 7 am the following day.
He said he was paid about $125,000 a year and communicated extensively with Combs through text, emails, and phone calls.
The conversations with Combs would include things like what "clothing or foods" he wanted from somewhere, or "drugs or liquor or an iPad or a speaker."
What to expect from Day 9 of the Diddy trial
Court will resume at 9 am on Thursday with George Kaplan back on the stand.
Assistant US Attorney Maurene Comey said she has about 30 minutes of questioning left for Kaplan on direct examination.
The defense will then follow with cross-examination.
After that, prosecutors will have a chance at re-direct, if they decide to do so.
Prosecutors plan to call five more witnesses, including rapper Kid Cudi, after Kaplan.
Comey said the witnesses testimony is expected to be short and signaled they could finish the day early.
Post 'freak-off' clean up
George Kaplan, who worked as Sean Combs' personal assistant from 2013 to 2015, said he would routinely clean up hotel rooms after the alleged sex marathons.
Kaplan testified how he would dispose of "bottles of baby oil and Gatorade."
He recalled one time cleaning up a bathroom countertop that had "brown crystallized powder."
George Kaplan exits the Federal courthouse following his testimonyCredit: Reuters Assistant prepped hotel rooms for 'freak-offs'
George Kaplan testified that part of his job was to prep hotel rooms for the alleged sex marathons.
He said he would often stock the rooms, which he reserved under the alias Frank Black, with "clothes, candles, Astroglide, and baby oil."
George Kaplan pictured in a courtroom sketch testifying against his former boss, Sean CombsCredit: Reuters
