Kid Cudi: ‘Porsche destroyed by Molotov cocktail’

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.

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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