Diddy Or Didn’t He – Trial Day 9 Recap

Kid Cudi, Candle Wax, and Cheeseburgers with Applesauce Day 9 delivered major testimony ahead of a weeklong break for Memorial Day. Kid Cudi finally took the stand, detailing how his brief romance with Cassie in 2011 led to his house being broken into and, weeks later, his Porsche being firebombed. He testified that Cassie warned him Diddy “found out about us,” and later told him Diddy had his address. After the break-in, Cudi fled to a hotel with Cassie and later confronted Diddy directly. In a bizarre twist, Cassie showed up mid-meeting, having reconciled with Diddy, leaving Cudi stunned. Despite suspecting Diddy in the arson, Cudi admitted he had no proof—and even accepted an apology years later. The defense used cross-examination to undermine Cudi’s testimony, getting him to admit Cassie “played” both men and was living “two different lives.” This painted her as manipulative and cast doubt on her victim narrative. Other witnesses included Cassie’s makeup artist, who recounted covering up injuries from a fight with Diddy in 2010, and a Beverly Hills hotel manager, who shared bizarre entries from Diddy’s guest file—including damage fees for candle wax and a requirement to stock applesauce. Court resumes Tuesday after the break, with testimony expected from Diddy’s assistant Capricorn Clark, who may confirm details of the 2011 break-in.