Rapper Sean Combs is on trial for racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, with singer Sanaa Lathan’s testimony claiming he coerced her into participating in “freak-offs” – drug-fueled sex parties. Combs’ defense team has argued that the freak-offs were consensual.
Combs testified that his car was blown up after he found out Lathan was dating him, but he denies threatening to harm her or anyone else. In a bizarre incident, Combs allegedly told Lathan’s dog would be harmed if they continued their relationship.
Lathan testified that Combs became violent when she dated Mescudi in 2011 and even threatened to release sex tapes of her on Christmas Day. She also claimed Combs beat her up after she tried to break things off with Mescudi.
Former associates, including makeup artist Mylah Morales and former assistant George Kaplan, corroborated Lathan’s testimony, describing how they witnessed Combs physically abuse her.
The trial continues Tuesday, with prosecutors set to call Clark, the former assistant mentioned in Thursday’s testimony, to the stand.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/05/22/kid-cudi-testimony-diddy-trial-car-bombing-cassie