Los Angeles, May 28, 2025 — Shocking testimony has emerged in the ongoing trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, as a former employee testified that Combs kidnapped her at gunpoint and forced her to participate in a plan to murder rapper Kid Cudi.
Former Bad Boy Entertainment executive Capricorn Clark took the stand Tuesday, revealing disturbing details about an alleged 2011 incident that involved Combs breaking into Kid Cudi’s home with a firearm in hand. According to Clark, Combs appeared enraged upon discovering that his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura was romantically involved with Kid Cudi.
“Get dressed. We’re going to go kill this [expletive],” Clark recalled Diddy saying before coercing her into his car. The trial, currently underway in a New York federal courtroom, is part of a broader criminal case in which Combs faces racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution transport charges. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Kid Cudi Testifies: Molotov Cocktail and Break-In
Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, testified earlier about a Molotov cocktail attack on his Porsche, which he believes was orchestrated by Combs. He also alleged that Combs broke into his Los Angeles home during the same period of rising tensions over Cassie Ventura.
Ms. Clark’s account reinforced Cudi’s claims, describing how Combs and a security guard stormed into the rapper’s house while she was forced to wait in the car. Clark then called Ventura to warn her, only to be caught mid-conversation by Combs, who allegedly escalated his threats.
“If you don’t convince him that I wasn’t involved, I’ll kill all of you,” Clark said Combs warned her and Ventura.
A Pattern of Abuse and Control
The testimony also shed light on a toxic and allegedly violent working relationship. Clark claimed that on her very first day working with Combs, he threatened her life, warning that any lingering ties to rival artists could put her in danger.
Despite years of abuse and emotional manipulation, Clark admitted she stayed within Combs’ circle. “He broke the ceiling of what we were allowed to do as Black people in the business world,” she said, acknowledging the complex mix of fear, admiration, and ambition that kept her tethered to the music mogul.
What’s Next in the Trial?
The trial continues to attract national and international attention. If convicted, Sean Combs could face life in prison. The court is expected to hear further testimony from other former employees, artists, and federal agents involved in the investigation.
While CBS News and BBC News continue coverage, many in the music industry are watching closely to see whether one of hip-hop’s most influential figures will be permanently removed from the spotlight.
