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More information about the animosity directed at Kid Cudi by Diddy was revealed during his racketeering trial on Tuesday (May 27), during testimony by the mogul’s former assistant. Capricorn Clark was on the witness stand, stating that on the morning of Dec. 22, 2011, she went to the door of her apartment in Los Angeles, California, after hearing someone banging on it loudly. Clark opened it to find Diddy there, agitated and holding a gun. “Why didn’t you tell me? Who is Scott?” she claimed he said to her before ordering her to get dressed. “We’re going to kill this n****,” she testified he said.Kid Cudi, aka Scott Mescudi, had been dating Diddy’s ex-partner Cassie Ventura after their split. Clark testified that she knew of the relationship but didn’t tell Diddy. She went on to say that she, Diddy (who had the gun in his lap and sat in the backseat next to her) and a bodyguard named Ruben drove 20 minutes to Kid Cudi’s house. Upon arriving, Diddy and Ruben forced their way into Cudi’s home, allowing her to call Cassie on a burner phone before Diddy interrupted trying to seize the phone. At that moment, Kid Cudi drove up, with the police following close behind. Diddy, Clark and the bodyguard left, with Diddy telling Clark to tell Kid Cudi not to say anything to the police. Clark wept repeatedly during her testimony, sharing that she sent Kid Cudi a message saying, “If you tell on him, he’ll hurt us all.” Clark also testified that Diddy threatened her at least 50 times and that he fired her over allegedly “improperly taken vacation.” That termination left her without retirement and health benefits, as well as her car. She detailed that at one point, Diddy aka Sean Combs had locked her in a run-down building in midtown Manhattan and subjected her to several lie-detector tests over five days after the disappearance of three pieces of high-end jewelry entrusted to her. She testified that if she failed, she would be “thrown into the East River” by his crew.The testimony was challenged by Diddy’s lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, who went after inconsistencies in Clark’s testimony and asked her why she kept going back to work for Diddy repeatedly if she had endured such treatment. Clark testified that it was because she was unable to find other employment in the industry.
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The legal team for Diddy, also known as Sean Combs, is seeking to have Kid Cudi’s explosive testimony dismissed.
It’s no secret that the Diddy saga is a pure circus that not even Netflix or HBO could have dreamed of in terms of shenanigans following his arrest on racketeering and federal sex trafficking.
One of the more eyebrow-raising claims is that Kid Cudi’s Porsche was torched because of his relationship with Diddy’s ex, Cassie Ventura. Lawyers for Diddy are asking the judge to dismiss Mr. Rager’s testimony on the grounds of CAP, strictly based on his unconfirmed claim that the disgraced mogul lied about his involvement.
During his testimony in Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial last week, Cudi spoke about meeting Diddy at Soho House after his car was set ablaze.
Cudi’s testimony provided the public with one of the more memorable statements when he hilariously said that Diddy was “standing there like a Marvel supervillain.” Still, Diddy’s team of lawyers believes the focus should be on discussion when Cudi was asked if he believed Diddy when the Bad Boy general said he didn’t know anything about Cudi’s whip being torched.
After Judge Arun Subramanian overruled an objection from Combs’ lawyer Brian Steel, Cudi went on to say that Diddy was “lying.”
As part of their argument to have Cudi’s testimony thrown out, Comb’s legal team argues that Cudi’s claims qualify as an opinion and should be stricken from testimony because it is in reference to the “Day ‘n’ Nite” crafter’s firebombed vehicle and could sway the jury’s opinion.
Ye & Young Thug Were Not Fans of Kid Cudi Testifying
Speaking of opinions, there are those within the Hip-Hop community who are not happy that Cudi testified against Combs.
Taking time off from being an antisemtic douchebag, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, Ye, expressed disappointment in Cudi.
“I wish Cudi hadn’t testified against Puff,” the problematic producer/rapper wrote on his X, formerly Twitter account, per HipHopDX.
West continued, “We need to not be locked in white systems. Praying for Puff and his family.”
Ummm, ok.
Young Thug also demonstrated why those in the Hip-Hop community continue to hold flawed logic regarding “snitching.” The rapper, who recently returned home from a lengthy prison stint, wrote on X, “Dam Cudi a rat lol.”
SMH.
Trust and believe if someone blows up our car and we knew who did it, we would be on the stand testifying too.
Just saying.
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Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi took the stand this week at the sex trafficking and racketeering trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs, detailing his side of the ordeal and alleging that the mogul attempted to harm him. Kid Cudi testified that he confronted Diddy after an incident involving his car, referring to him as a “Marvel supervillain.”
Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi was in New York at the Manhattan federal court on Thursday (May 22), where Sean “Diddy” Combs has endured brutal testimony from the likes of ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and former recording artist Dawn Richard.
As spotted in Newsweek, Mescudi shared his side of things in the wake of Ventura’s testimony. Ventura shared that she and Mescudi had a brief romantic encounter that was strained by the alleged actions of Combs to keep them apart. According to Mescudi, he was unaware that Combs and Ventura were still an item after he began dating the singer in 2011.
In 2012, Mescudi’s car was set on fire while away from his home, stating from the stand that he later confronted Combs at Soho House in Los Angeles. Combs claimed that he didn’t know anything about the car bombing, according to Mescudi. When asked what his reactions were regarding the car explosion, Mescudi replied on the stand, “Umm, what the f* ck?”
In addition to the exploding car, Mescudi claims that Combs entered his residence in a bid to intimidate the rapper and actor, whilst attempting to sever the connection with Ventura.
Mescudi said he broke things off with Ventura due to what he referred to as “drama” and added that Ventura “played” both him and Combs. He also added that Combs approached him and apologized for all of the alleged actions that took place during the ordeal with Ventura.
On X, reactions to Kid Cudi’s testimony are all over the map. We’ve got the best reactions below.
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The sex trafficking trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs heard further testimony from Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who took the stand on Wednesday (May 14) and unveiled some chilling details. Ventura said that Diddy became violent and threatened to harm her and her ex-boyfriend Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi after discovering the pair had entered into a relationship.
Variety reports that Ventura, now married to Alex Fine and expecting their third child, took to the stand and shared how Combs’ violent actions towards her were sparked in the midst of one of the so-called “freak-off” parties. According to Ventura, Combs went through her phone during the party in 2011 and found out she was in contact with Kid Cudi. Ventura added that while Combs gestured towards her with the sharp end of a wine opener, she was able to escape the hotel and met with Mescudi that evening.
Ventura then shared that she went to Combs’ home so they could talk about what he discovered, but said the mogul was “irate” and said that he would hurt her and Mescudi. She adds that Combs allegedly kicked her in the back, causing her to fall to the ground. She added that Combs threatened to leak freak-off footage.
As shared in her initial lawsuit that was later settled, Ventura made mention of the fight with Combs and the threats towards Mescudi, including a portion of the filing that detailed Combs’ intentions to blow up Mescudi’s vehicle, which eventually was a target of a bombing. Mescudi has since confirmed that the incident took place.
Further testimony is expected this week as the trial rolls on after starting in earnest on Monday.
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Rapper Kid Cudi has been well regarded as an actor, and now he’s taking the next step with a new movie project where he will be directing for the first time. The movie is called When The Light Dies, and it’s billed as a “horror-romance.” He shared details in a post on X, formerly Twitter, over the weekend and promised his fans a look behind the making of the motion picture. There is no date mentioned for the project’s release.https://x.com/KiDCuDi/status/1921298462852964458“Ive been wanting to direct movies ever since I was a kid, and i’m finally stepping into this new chapter,” he wrote. “I’m [going] to make a page on IG that’s dedicated to bringing u in on the journey. I’ve been doing test shoots, trying diff lighting techniques and trying diff lenses, and I wanna give u guys access to my mind. Who’s joining the journey?”The “Day ’N’ Nite” artist tried to take the leap to directing three years ago when it was reported that he’d be writing, starring, and directing in a film for Netflix called Teddy. That film was reportedly based on his 2009 hit “Pursuit of Happiness,” and The Harder The Fall director Jeymes Samuel and Jay-Z were on board as producers. (Cudi contributed to the Netflix western’s soundtrack.)Kid Cudi has an extensive resume in film and television, going back to his starring role on the HBO drama series How To Make It In America, as well as another popular series on that network, Entourage. He also starred in the series One Tree Hill. In terms of films, he created his Mad Solar production company, which was responsible for X and its prequel and sequel, Pearl and MaXXXine. The company was also behind Entergalactic, the hit Netflix animated movie featuring Kid Cudi and Shrinking actress Jessica Williams.
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Kid Cudi was the victim of a home burglary that went on a little longer than it should have after the perpetrator was caught making himself a bit too comfortable and was eventually caught. The man was seen on Kid Cudi’s security system having a meal, a shower, and even using the bathroom before authorities nabbed him.
TMZ reports that the Los Angeles home of Kid Cudi, real name Scott Mescudi, was burglarized this week, with footage from Wednesday (Jan. 15) showing the shirtless man using the shower, having a meal, relieving himself, and generally enjoying the fruits of Cudi’s labor tax-free. Police arrived at the home around 5 PM local time and took the unidentified suspect into custody without incident.
Cudder wasn’t home when the crime took place so thankfully he was unharmed. It wasn’t listed in the report if any items from the home were stolen or if the man was just making a much-needed pit stop being going about his day. As the outlet notes, the breaking and entering came with a high ticket of. felony burglary and theft of utilities along with being held behind bars on $150,000 bail.
Cudi has been busy on both the acting and music front with his role in the Knuckles series starring Idris Elba, along with a role in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap film. Cudi also released his two studio albums, Isano and Insano (Nitro Mega).
So far, Kid Cudi hasn’t made a public statement about the crime or the arrest.
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Kid Cudi is one of the many individuals impacted by Los Angeles wildfires. He has revealed he has evacuated his home and urges anyone in peril to do the same.
As spotted on Rap-Up Magazine Kid Cudi has spoken up amidst the natural disaster that is ravaging Southern California. On Thursday, Jan, 9 he took to Instagram and shared some updates and recommendations. “Hey, guys, [I] had to evacuate my crib. I’m safe [with] my loved ones,” he wrote. “For all the folks who lost their homes [and] people that are dealing with this, my heart hurts for you, and I am praying for us all.” He went to send his regards to any one who lives in the surrounding area. “Hey, guys, [I] had to evacuate my crib. I’m safe [with] my loved ones,” Cudi explained. “For all the folks who lost their homes [and] people that are dealing with this, my heart hurts for you, and I am praying for us all.”
Ok yall. I think my time is done on twitter. If u wanna stay connected to me Ill have my ig, Ill keep yall updated thru my stories but I wont be posting much on there either. Just projects and things I got goin on will be posted by my team. Ive been thinkin, I see too much…
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) December 20, 2024
This is the first time the world has heard from Kid Cudi since late 2024. On Dec. 19 he shared list last post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Ok yall. I think my time is done on twitter. If u wanna stay connected to me I’ll have my ig, I’ll keep yall updated thru my stories but I wont be posting much on there either. Just projects and things I got goin on will be posted by my team. Ive been thinkin, I see too much bullshit on here and life is much cooler being disconnected” the caption read.
According to CNN the Los Angeles wildfires have taken the lives of 11 individuals and have displaced over 100,000 people.
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Now that the menace known as P. Diddy is off the streets and unable to commit arson on his perceived rival’s car (allegedly), Kid Cudi can breathe a bit easier and enjoy not looking over his shoulder as he goes about his music business with relief once again.
Such seems to be the case for his new Chip The Ripper assisted visuals to “Don’t Worry,” in which Kid Cudi and Chip dance around a museum where Kaws portraits are hanging before hitting the streets of New York where they dap up fans in Soho on their way to the studio. Kid Cudi looking hella happy these days LOL.
Keeping that NY vibe going, Tristate Gates and Benny The Butcher show their love for the city that never sleeps and in their clip to “NY Native” the men pull out the Timbs, hoodies and fitted caps while they politic on the corner of the block and spit their bars.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from DaBaby, Daboii, and more.
KID CUDI & CHIP THE RIPPER – “DON’T WORRY”
TRISTATE GATES FT. BENNY THE BUTCHER – “NY NATIVE”
DABABY – “BIG MAMA”
DABOII – “HELP ME”
03 GREEDO – “KILL ME”
LIL PETE – “THEY KNOW US”
DIANY DIOR FT. SKILLA BABY – “PUT IT ON”
HITECH – “SPANK!”
KUR – “PEACH SNAPPLE”
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Kid Cudi has been branching out of the music game as of late and after making a few film appearances in movies including as X and Trap, the Man On The Moon artist is now tackling… funnel cakes?!
Surprisingly enough that happens to be the case as Kid Cudi recently took to Instagram to introduce his latest venture, Cudi’s Funnel Cake Mix, in partnership with Bisquick, and truth be told, we did not see this coming. Available now on Cudi’s website, the new funnel cake mix will also be accompanied by some merchandise to commemorate it’s debut including tees, aprons and of course some plates.
In his Instagram video post announcing his new product, Kid Cudi included a caption which made no bones about his excitement over his new venture writing, “Introducing CUDI’S FUNNEL CAKES! I’ve partnered with #Bisquick to bring you an at home funnel cake mix and I can’t wait for you to try it! Hit up shop.kidcudi.com tomorrow at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST to snag a box. DIS AINT NO PANCAKE BABYYY!”
In the video the “Better Place” rapper whipped up some of these bad boys in his own kitchen and speaking honestly, the joints looked hella delicious. Even though it seems like most of society are on their health kick these days, we’re sure many will flock to purchase Kid Cudi’s funnel cake mix to indulge in that sugary goodness he’s helped bring to the kitchen table. Especially the stoners because when those munchies kick in the door waving the 4-4 they ain’t taking no prisoners. Diet’s be damned!
Check out Kid Cudi’s post advertising his Cudi’s Funnel Cake Mix below and let us know if you’ll be trying it out in the comments section.
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Over the weekend a video of Kid Cudi jumping off stage at Coachella and breaking his foot began to make the rounds and now it seems like that injury will keep Cudi off the road for the foreseeable future.
On Wednesday (April 24), the Man On The Moon artist took to his Instagram page to let his fans know the extent of his injury saying that he has a broken calcaneus and not only will it require surgery, but unfortunately it also means that he’ll have to cancel his tour as he recovers from the injury.
“The injury is much more serious than I thought. Anyone who bought tickets will get a full refund, you’ll get an email soon. We will be back with new tour dates as soon as possible, and I can’t wait to get back out there with you guys and turn up how we do. I’m so sorry fam and I love you all so much, thanks for the endless love and support.”
We’re sure fans are disappointed with the news but the man needs time to heal. We doubt many people want to see him performing from a wheelchair. Well, some might. You never know.
As we said the injury happened while Cudi was doing his set at Coachella this past weekend and though the jump from the stage to the ground wasn’t a big one, it seemed like Cudi landed wrong and that was enough to cause some serious damage.
Check out the video of the incident below and wish Kid Cudi a speedy recovery, y’all.