Dateline NBC Sean Combs: Kid Cudi takes the stand.
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May 23, 2025 Chloe Malas, NBC News correspondent covering the trial of Sean Combs, shares inside details from the courtroom. She reveals shocking testimony from Kid Cudi, who recounts a dramatic home invasion incident involving Combs after a romantic rivalry over Cassie Ventura. Tensions escalate as Cudi's car is set ablaze, raising suspicion about Combs' involvement. The courtroom dynamics reveal stark contrasts in perceptions about Combs – a mentor to some, a villain to others. Malas provides updates on how these revelations affect the ongoing case.
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Assistant Witnesses Violent Episode
- George Kaplan, an executive assistant, reluctantly testified about witnessing Combs' violent outburst against Cassie Ventura on a plane.
- Despite this, Kaplan admired Combs as a businessman and learned a lot working under him.
Combs' Temper Hurts Business
- The defense admits Combs had a temper but argues his anger hurt his business rather than forcing people into illegal acts.
- They emphasize that employees left, asserting free will rather than coercion in the workplace.
Kid Cudi's Harrowing Story
- Kid Cudi testified that Sean Combs broke into his house and unwrapped his Christmas presents after learning about his relationship with Cassie Ventura.
- A few weeks later, a Molotov cocktail was thrown into Kid Cudi's car, which Combs has denied involvement in.