Sean “Diddy” Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The mogul’s trial began on May 12 and has continued with testimony from key witnesses, including his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura.
Ventura, who dated rapper Kid Cudi in 2011-2012, claimed that Combs threatened her and Kid Cudi over their relationship. She alleged that Combs told her he would blow up Kid Cudi’s car if they were not together and that he demanded $20,000 from her mother to keep the threat quiet.
Ventura also testified about a break-in at Kid Cudi’s home in December 2011, during which she claims Combs entered without permission. She said that Combs had called her repeatedly after their breakup, asking about her relationship with Kid Cudi.
The case against Combs is based on allegations from multiple sources, including Ventura and her mother Regina. The trial has seen several dramatic moments, including the revelation of a car explosion that occurred at Kid Cudi’s home during Paris Fashion Week in February 2012.
Kid Cudi took the stand on May 22 to recount his experience with Combs. He claimed that he received a phone call from an unknown number, informing him that his car had been set on fire. When he arrived home, he found his Porsche convertible damaged and a Molotov cocktail inserted into the top of the vehicle.
Combs’ defense team has argued that the allegations against him are baseless and part of a larger scheme to extort money from Ventura’s family. However, the prosecution is relying on testimony like Ventura’s to paint a picture of Combs as a master manipulator who used sex trafficking and intimidation to control his victims.
As the trial continues, it remains to be seen how the jury will respond to these shocking allegations against one of music’s most powerful figures.
Source: https://people.com/what-happened-between-kid-cudi-and-cassie-diddy-11740261