Celebrities Scramble to Avoid Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Trial as Cassie, Kid Cudi Testify

As the high-profile sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs unfolds, whispers in Hollywood suggest that several celebrities are scrambling to avoid the witness stand, with some reportedly hiring legal teams to shield themselves from testifying. The courtroom drama has already seen heavy-hitting testimony from Diddy’s ex, Cassie, rapper Kid Cudi, and singer Dawn Richard, painting a troubling picture of the music mogul’s alleged behavior.

The prosecution is building a case around charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and coercion, with Cassie emerging as a pivotal figure. Her testimony includes chilling claims that Diddy coerced her with a recorded sex video, threatening to release it unless she complied with his demands. If the jury buys her account, it could spell serious trouble for Diddy, particularly on coercion charges tied to interstate transportation of sex workers.

Testimony has also spotlighted a 2012 incident involving Kid Cudi’s torched Porsche, which an arson investigator believes was deliberately targeted with a Molotov cocktail. Cudi, who was dating Cassie at the time, pointed the finger at Diddy, while the rapper’s former stylist, Deonte Nash, recounted witnessing Diddy’s alleged violent outbursts against Cassie, including physical assaults and verbal threats. Nash also claimed Diddy once choked him over an unauthorized outing with Cassie.

Yet, the racketeering charge remains a tough sell. The prosecution paints Diddy as running a criminal enterprise, but some argue his actions—torching cars, stealing gifts, and threatening Cassie’s mother—reflect a jealous, volatile individual rather than a calculated racketeer. With four weeks of prosecution testimony left, the defense is gearing up to counter a narrative that’s as explosive as it is divisive.