Ye is once again stirring conversation—this time for his pointed remarks aimed at longtime collaborator and on-again, off-again friend Kid Cudi. The rapper and designer publicly aired his frustration over Cudi’s decision to testify in the ongoing federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is facing serious charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering.
In a post shared earlier today, Ye didn’t mince words: “I wish Cudi hadn’t testified against Puff. We need to not be locked in white systems. Praying for Puff and his family.”
Ye’s reaction arrives in the wake of explosive courtroom revelations. On May 22, 2025, Scott Mescudi—better known as Kid Cudi—delivered testimony that traced back to a volatile chapter in 2011. During his statement, Cudi claimed that after becoming romantically involved with Cassie Ventura, who was then dating Diddy, things took a disturbing turn. He recounted a home break-in allegedly led by Combs and a chilling escalation when his Porsche was targeted in a firebombing using a Molotov cocktail.
Describing a confrontation that followed, Cudi painted Diddy as deeply intimidating, stating the mogul had “a Marvel supervillain” energy.
After the high-stakes court appearance, Cudi took to social media to share his emotional state. “I’ve been seeing all the love and support. I just wanna say thank you so much, man… This is a stressful situation. I’m glad it’s behind me.”
But not everyone in the hip-hop community is applauding his cooperation with federal authorities. While some have praised Cudi’s courage in speaking out, others view the testimony through a more critical lens—especially when it comes to the deeply embedded “no snitching” ethos that still echoes through rap culture.
The backlash underscores how the hip-hop world continues to wrestle with the line between justice and loyalty. In a genre rooted in street narratives and survival, testifying against someone—especially a figure as influential as Diddy—remains a polarizing act.
Whether Cudi’s actions are remembered as brave or betraying will likely depend on where you stand. But one thing is clear: Ye’s latest comments have added yet another layer to an already complex saga unraveling at the intersection of fame, power, and accountability.