Rapper Kid Cudi testified in federal court on Thursday, May 21, alleging that music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs broke into his Los Angeles home in 2011 after discovering he was romantically involved with singer Cassie Ventura. The revelation came as Cudi took the stand in Diddy’s ongoing federal criminal trial in New York City.
Cudi recounted an incident from December 2011, when he was awakened early in the morning by a phone call from Cassie, who told him Diddy had found out about their relationship. “Cassie was stressed, worried, nervous, and scared,” Cudi told the court, adding that she informed him she had given his address to Diddy and feared what might happen.
Following the call, Cudi picked up Cassie and the pair went to the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. While there, Cudi said they received a call from Capricorn Clark, a Diddy associate, who claimed that Diddy was inside Cudi’s house. According to the testimony, Clark was waiting in a car outside while Diddy was inside the residence.
Cudi said he immediately called Diddy and confronted him. “Motherf***** you in my house?” he recalled asking. He said Diddy responded calmly, saying, “What’s up, I just want to talk to you.”
By the time Cudi returned home, Diddy had left. However, he said he noticed his home security cameras had been tampered with and moved, and several personal items, including gifts from Chanel, had been opened. Cudi also testified that his dog, usually allowed to roam freely, was found locked in a bathroom and later displayed signs of anxiety and nervousness.
“I wanted to go looking for him to fight him,” Cudi said, but added that he ultimately chose to contact the police instead.
Cudi said he spent Christmas that year with Cassie and her family in Connecticut. During that time, he alleged, Diddy called him repeatedly. “You broke into my house and messed with my dog, I don’t want to talk to you,” Cudi claimed he told the producer.
The rapper said his relationship with Cassie ended before the new year. Diddy has not publicly commented on the testimony as of the time of reporting.
