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Sounds,22 May 2025,28 mins,

SeriesDiddy on Trial

Diddy on Trial - Kid Cudi: ‘Porsche destroyed by Molotov cocktail’

Fame Under Fire
Contains some scenes of a sexual nature and some violent scenes.

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Rapper Kid Cudi has told the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs that his car was set on fire by a Molotov cocktail. He testified that it happened after Diddy found out about his relationship with Cassie Ventura. Also giving evidence on Thursday, Cassie Ventura’s make-up artist and friend, along with Diddy’s former executive assistant. A warning, this episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual violence. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty rounds up the week’s evidence with the BBC’s New York correspondent Nada Tawfik, plus legal analysis and your questions answered with criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1. Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Mark Burrows Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus Producer: Kizzy Cox Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

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