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**Headline: Kid Cudi Testifies in Sean Combs Trial, Details Alleged Break-In and Arson**

**New York, NY –** Musician Scott Mescudi, known as Kid Cudi, took the stand on Thursday in the trial of Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, providing testimony regarding his brief relationship with Cassie Ventura, the government’s key witness in the sex trafficking and racketeering case against Combs.

Mescudi recounted a period in 2011 when he and Ventura, who was dating Combs at the time, developed a romantic connection. He testified that Ventura confided in him about alleged physical abuse by Combs. Mescudi claimed she told him Combs hit and kicked her. Last week Ventura testified about sexual abuse and violence that marked her decade-long relationship with Combs, which lasted from about 2007 until 2018.

The rapper and actor then described two incidents that occurred shortly after this period: a break-in at his house and the arson of his Porsche. Mescudi testified that Ventura, fearing Combs would come to his house, called him to pick her up after Combs discovered the relationship. Shortly afterwards, Mescudi received a call from an employee of Combs, claiming that Combs and an associate forced her into a car and drove to Mescudi’s house.

Mescudi stated upon arrival at his home, he found no one there, but discovered signs of disturbance, including unwrapped presents and his dog locked in the bathroom. He filed a police report for the break-in. Subsequently, in January 2012, Mescudi’s Porsche was set on fire, allegedly with a Molotov cocktail. Although DNA was collected at the scene, no one was ever charged in connection with the arson.

Mescudi stated he believed Combs was involved in both incidents. He recounted a meeting with Combs and Ventura at the SoHo House in Los Angeles where he confronted Combs about the fire. He claims Combs denied involvement.

Under cross-examination, defense attorney Brian Steel questioned Mescudi about the lack of forced entry at his home and the absence of charges related to the arson. Mescudi acknowledged this but maintained his belief that Combs was responsible. He further testified that Combs had later apologized to him for “everything” several years after the incident.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial continues.

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