KID CUDI SPEAKS: Full Testimony Transcript! –

Kid Cudi to Testify in Diddy’s Federal Trial — A Blockbuster Moment That Could Shift Everything

The courtroom is bracing for what could be the most explosive moment in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial yet — Kid Cudi is expected to take the stand today, and his testimony could change everything.

The chart-topping rapper, born Scott Mescudi, has been directly tied to some of the most chilling allegations in the case. According to earlier testimony from Cassie Ventura, Diddy allegedly threatened to have her and Kid Cudi harmedafter discovering their relationship in 2011. Most shocking? Cassie claimed that Diddy told her Kid Cudi’s car would be blown up — and shortly after, Cudi’s car did explode in his driveway.

Now, Cudi is set to address those claims under oath — and the court is anticipating a blockbuster revelation. If he confirms what Cassie has already testified, it could deal a major blow to Diddy’s defense and further cement the prosecution’s case of threats, control, and intimidation.

All eyes are on the witness stand today. Media Take Out is in the room and will bring you the latest as this trial continues to unfold.

Next witness AUSA: We calls Scott Mescudi.
[Kid Cudi takes the witness stand in a leather jacket, white shirt and blue jeans]AUSA Johnson: What did you do for work?
Mescudi: I’m an actor and musician. Known as Kid Cudi.
AUSA: Who is this? [photo]Mescudi: Cassie

Kid Cudi: We dated in 2011.
AUSA: Who else was she involved with?
Mescudi: Sean Combs.
AUSA: What did you know about their status?
Mescudi: That she and Sean Combs had some problems and they weren’t dating anymore

AUSA: What was her demeanor?
Mescudi: Very stressed and worried.
AUSA: Where did you go?
Mescudi: The Sunset Marquis.
AUSA: Why?

Mescudi: I thought it was safe, off the radar
AUSA: Who else did you speak with?
Mescudi: Capricorn Clark. She sounded near tears.
AUSA: What did she say?
Mescudi: That Sean Combs in the car, near my house Combs’
Brian Steel: Objection
Judge: Overruled

AUSA: You called Sean Combs?
Mescudi: I did… He said, I’m over here waiting for you.
AUSA: When you arrived, what did the outside look like?
Mescudi: Pretty normal.
AUSA: Any security camera?
Mescudi: Yes but I found out they weren’t working

Mescudi: But the security cameras had been moved.
AUSA: Did you move them?
Mescudi: No. AUSA: What did you see inside your home?
Mescudi: Gifts were open, some stuff I got from Chanel. And my dog was locked up in the bathroom.

AUSA: How did you usually leave your dog? 
Mescudi: I let him roam. 
AUSA: How long had you had your dog? 
Mescudi: Three years. 
AUSA: What changes were behavior of your dog, after the break in? 
Mescudi: Jittery, on edge all the time

Mescudi: I got back in & called Sean Combs again. I was looking for him. I wanted to fight him. You know. 
AUSA: Did he answer? 
Mescudi: Yeah. He said, I’m on my way. I thought to myself- Combs’ Steel: Objection 
Judge: Grounds? 
Steel: Non responsive 
Judge: Overruled

Judge: Ask a new question. 
AUSA: When you saw Cassie, how did she seem? 
Mescudi: Depressed. 
AUSA: Did you see Cassie in Connecticut? 
Mescudi: Yes. She needed it. 
AUSA: Did Mr. Combs call you? 
Mescudi: Yes, he hit me a few times? 
AUSA: Hit? 
Mescudi: Called me.

AUSA: What did you say? 
Mescudi: That I didn’t want to talk with him, he broke into my house, hurt my dog 
AUSA: Did you and Ms. Ventura break up?
Mescudi: Yes. 
AUSA: What about your car? 
Mescudi: My dog’s babysitter called me and told me my car was on fire

AUSA: Where were you? 
Mescudi: At a relative of my ex-girlfriend 
AUSA: Where did you go? 
Mescudi: To my house. 8925 Hollywood Hills Road 
AUSA: Let me show you 6 pictures. Do you recognize? 
Mescudi: My Porsche.

Mescudi: That’s the damage to my Porsche from the Molotov cocktail. AUSA: Who took these photos? 
Mescudi: Chip, a good friend and collaborator. 
AUSA: What’s depicted here? 
Mescudi: The hole they cut in the roof of my car to put in the Molotov cocktail

AUSA: What was your reaction to your car being set on fire?
Mescudi: What the fúck
Objection 
Judge: Overruled

Judge: Break

Judge: Will you finish the witnesses of today? 
AUSA: Yes, though the cross of Mr. Kaplan was three times long that we thought Jury entering! 
AUSA: Was the damage on your car present before the call from the dogsitter? 
Mescudi: No.

AUSA: Did you think it was accidental or intentional? 
Mescudi: Intentional. 
AUSA: Where did you last see Ms. Ventura? 
Mescudi: At the Soho House… I’d reached out to Sean Combs and said, Let’s talk, this is getting out of hand.

Combs’ Brian Steel: Can we have a sidebar? 
Judge: Do you have an objection? 
Steel: Yes. 
Judge: Sustained. Disregard and move on. 
AUSA: Who set up the meeting at Soho House? 
Mescudi: D-Roc and my manager

AUSA: What was Mr. Combs doing? 
Mescudi: Standing there like a Marvel Super Villain [some laughter] 
Mescudi: He said, We were homies, you know that is my girl 
AUSA: What did you say? 
Mescudi: I thought you had broken up. Then Sean Combs offered me water, twice

Mescudi: It was weird, Sean Combs being so calm. 
AUSA: What did Cassie say? 
Mescudi: That we have fallen in love, things happened 
AUSA: What did you say to Mr. Combs? 
Mescudi: What about my car. He said, “I don’t know what you are talking about.” I walked away

AUSA: Did you see Sean Combs later? 
Mescudi: A few years later, also at Soho House, he said, I’m just sorry for all that bullsh*t. I was surprised, so I found peace with it. 
AUSA: No further questions at this time 
Judge: Mr. Steel

Combs’ Brian Steel: I want to ask you some questions about your Porsche, in 2022 Mescudi: 2012. 
Steel: I apologize. You get a call about damage to your vehicle. Any surveillance photos? 
Mescudi: No. My dog’s babysitter did send me pictures of the damage

Combs’ Steel: The DNA taken, are you aware it came back being a female? 
AUSA: Objection. No foundation. 
Judge: Sustained 
Steel: Do you know there were DNA results?
Judge: I’ll allow that 
Mescudi: No

Combs’ Steel: Ms. Ventura told you it was over?
Mescudi: We just stopped talking 
Steel: You told this honorable court and this jury, that she played you?
Mescudi: Yes. 
Steel: She played you and you had no clue? 
Mescudi: No clue.

Combs’ Steel: In 2011 you went on a tour? 
Mescudi: Yes. 
Steel: 65 locations? 
Mescudi: Yeah. 
Steel: At that time, Sean Combs as an icon, fair to say? 
Mescudi: Yes. 
Steel: You and Ms. Ventura had a sexµal relationship? 
AUSA: Objection! 
Sidebar

[After sidebar] 
Mescudi: Mr. Steel, can I- 
Judge: No, you can do that on re-direct. 
Steel: Do you want to tell me something?
Mescudi: Sean Combs asked about me doing a song with Ms. Ventura in 2010. 
Steel: Thank you.

Combs’ Steel: You believe they left your front door unlocked? Mescudi: Yes. 
Steel: No forced entry? 
Mescudi: No. 
Steel: Just presents opened, door in the bathroom – I’m not belittling, just asking… You called Sean Combs? 
Mescudi: Yeah. 
Steel: He was calm? 
Mescudi:Yes

Combs’ Steel: You went to see him, you didn’t think he had a gun? 
Mescudi: I couldn’t call it. 
Steel: You are a strong person, that’s how you categorize yourself? 
Mescudi: Yeah. This crossed the line. 
Steel: Ms. Ventura told you she was abused 
Mescudi: Yes.

Combs’ Steel: But she never said she was sexµally abused, true? 
Mescudi: She did not. 
Steel: You loved her? Tell me if I’m wrong. 
Mescudi: I did. 
Steel: You got played by the same person who played Mr. Combs… Cassie Ventura.

Combs’ Steel: In the 13 years since, have you ever been notified in California that there has been any more action on this car fire? 
Mescudi: No Steel: Did Ms. Ventura have multiple phones? Mescudi: I don’t remember. 
Steel: 35-12.. 
Mescudi: If I said it, I said it

Combs’ Steel: Do you know what a burner phone is? 
Mescudi: Untraceable 
Steel: The trespass, you call it a break-in, Ms. Ventura told you she’d given your home address to Mr. Combs? 
Mescudi: Yes. In the morning. 
Steel: No more questions. Thanks. 
Mescudi: No problem

Judge: Re-direct? 
AUSA Johnson: What did Ms. Ventura confide in you about abuse? 
Mescudi: That he would hit her, sometimes kick her. 
AUSA: The day of the break in, was she carefree? 
Mescudi: No.

AUSA: What did Capricorn Clark tell you? 
Mescudi: Sean Combs and an affiliate forced her into a car to come to my house… I called the police. 
AUSA: How would you describe Cassie that day? 
Mescudi: Just really shook. Him finding out about us

AUSA: Why did your relationship with Ms. Ventura end? 
Mescudi: The drama, it was getting out of hand. I wanted to give space 
AUSA: What drama? 
Mescudi: The break in. For my safety, her safety- 
Combs’ Steel: Objection 
Judge: Grounds? 
Steel: Speculation 
Overruled

AUSA: Why did you have safety concerns? 
Mescudi: Because I knew Sean Combs was violent – 
Combs’ Steel: Your Honor, may we approach? 
[Sidebar]

AUSA: The meeting at the Soho House, Mr. Combs said, I don’t know what you’re talking about, about your car. Did you believe him? 
Combs’ Steel: Objection 
Judge: Re-phrase. 
AUSA: What was your understanding? 
Mescudi: That he was lying. 
AUSA: No further questions

Judge: Any re-cross? 
Combs’ Steel: No, Your Honors. 
Judge: Mr. Mescudi, you’re done. 
Mescudi: All right