During week 3 of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial, multiple celebrities including Usher, Barack Obama, Biggie Smalls, Jennifer Lopez, Kid Cudi, Michael B. Jordan, Suge Knight, Britney Spears, Bruce Willis, and Rihanna were mentioned in testimony by former assistants, associates, and ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, detailing alleged drug use, violence, and other incidents.
Usher, Obama name-dropped in Diddy's trial as sex trafficking case heats up
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️During week 3 of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial, multiple celebrities including Usher, Barack Obama, Biggie Smalls, Jennifer Lopez, Kid Cudi, Michael B. Jordan, Suge Knight, Britney Spears, Bruce Willis, and Rihanna were mentioned in testimony by former assistants, associates, and ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, detailing alleged drug use, violence, and other incidents.
Trending- 1 1997: Biggie Smalls killed.
- 2 2000-2005: Mylah Morales worked for Sean "Diddy" Combs.
- 3 2010: Mylah Morales saw injuries on Cassie Ventura's face during Grammys weekend.
- 4 2011: Cassie Ventura and Kid Cudi dated.
- 5 2015: Cassie Ventura broke up with Sean "Diddy" Combs in South Africa.
- 6 May 5, 2025: Jury selection began for Diddy's trial.
- 7 May 12, 2025: Opening statements presented.
- 8 May 14, 2025: Cassie Ventura testified.
- 9 May 15, 2025: Diddy's defense revealed he brought Britney Spears to Cassie's 21st birthday.
- 10 May 19, 2025: Kerry Morgan testified.
- 11 May 20, 2025: David James testified.
- 12 May 21, 2025: George Kaplan testified; paid holiday for Combs Enterprises (Biggie's birthday).
- 13 May 22, 2025: Kid Cudi testified.
- 14 May 27, 2025: Week 3 of trial begins.
- Diddy's ongoing trial
- Public revelations of alleged abuse and criminal activity
- Impact on Diddy's reputation
- Legal proceedings for those involved
What: Celebrities and other individuals were name-dropped during testimony in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial, including allegations of Diddy's drug use (ecstasy pills shaped like Obama's face), Diddy allegedly punching Cassie Ventura in front of Usher and others, a break-in and car fire at Kid Cudi's home after Diddy discovered his relationship with Cassie, Diddy using the alias 'Frank Black' (a reference to Biggie Smalls), Diddy threatening Dawn Richard, Cassie's makeup artist Mylah Morales working for Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez, Diddy's jealousy over Cassie's suspected relationship with Michael B. Jordan, a run-in with Suge Knight, Diddy bringing Britney Spears to Cassie's 21st birthday, and Cassie's injuries seen by her makeup artist.
When: Week 3 of trial began May 27, 2025. Jury selection began May 5. Opening statements May 12. Testimony dates: May 14 (Cassie Ventura), May 15 (Britney Spears mention), May 19 (Kerry Morgan), May 20 (David James), May 21 (George Kaplan, Biggie's birthday), May 22 (Kid Cudi), Thursday (Mylah Morales). Events mentioned: 2011 (Cassie and Cudi dated), 2015 (Cassie broke up with Diddy), 2010 (Cassie's injuries seen), 1997 (Biggie Smalls killed).
Where: Court (unspecified city, but likely Los Angeles given the context of US federal trials for celebrities), West Hollywood, California (dinner where Cassie was allegedly punched), Kid Cudi's home, Mel's Diner, Prince's home (party).
Why: The trial aims to uncover the extent of Combs' alleged sex trafficking and racketeering activities. Testimonies reveal alleged patterns of abuse, control, and intimidation.
How: Through court testimony from former assistants, ex-associates, and ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, as well as other witnesses like Dawn Richard, Kid Cudi, Kerry Morgan, Mylah Morales, George Kaplan, and David James.