The Diddy drama just hit another level, and this time, Kid Cudi and Young Thug are center stage.
What started as a court battle involving Sean “Diddy” Combs over sex trafficking and racketeering has now turned into a social media mess after Kid Cudi testified. Cudi, known more for his moody vibes than street talk, took the stand to recount a 2012 incident where a Molotov cocktail was thrown at his Porsche. The story backed up claims made by Diddy’s ex, Cassie Ventura, who alleges a long history of abuse.
Cudi didn’t say anything incriminating about Diddy directly, but his courtroom appearance still rubbed some people the wrong way, especially Young Thug, who’s dealing with his own legal chaos. Thug wasted no time jumping on X (formerly Twitter) to post, “Damn Cudi a rat lol.” The tweet didn’t last long before he deleted it, but as usual, screenshots hit the internet fast, and the damage was done. Now, the internet’s debating if Cudi broke any kind of code by testifying at all.
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— Wost🐰 (@mosthiphop) May 23, 2025
Backing Thug was none other than DJ Akademiks, a loud voice in hip-hop media known for his hot takes and drama-fueled commentary. Akademiks suggested that Thug’s comment wasn’t just about Cudi’s testimony, it was rooted in the trauma of betrayal Thug still feels from the whole Gunna situation. If you forgot, Gunna took a plea deal in late 2022 in the massive YSL RICO case that left the rap world stunned. During his court appearance, Gunna admitted that YSL was not just a record label but a gang. He also made it clear that the guns and drugs found in their arrest weren’t his, essentially pushing the blame toward others.
That clip of Gunna in court went viral instantly, and fans and rappers alike began throwing around the word “snitch.” It hit Young Thug hard, he remains in jail to this day, fighting RICO charges, and has cut off all contact with Gunna. So when Kid Cudi got on the stand in the Diddy trial, even though it’s an entirely separate case, it clearly triggered something for Thug. It’s like he’s now applying the same street code across the board: testify in court, and you’re a rat. Period.
But here’s the thing, Cudi’s not from that world. He’s never claimed to be about gang life or street codes. He’s always been open about his mental health battles, emotional struggles, and creative journey. That’s why a lot of fans are saying Thug calling him a rat is a reach. Cudi wasn’t testifying against a crew or outing people to save himself. He was providing evidence in a case involving someone else entirely, and it was related to a violent incident he personally experienced. Doesn’t really sound like snitching, right?
Still, when it comes to hip-hop, those old-school street rules don’t always care about context. In some corners, just taking the stand equals betrayal, regardless of why. Thug’s reaction shows how deep those unwritten laws run. And with DJ Akademiks hyping it up, the story gained even more traction.
Let’s zoom out for a second. The YSL RICO case has been one of the most explosive in recent rap history. Prosecutors used RICO laws, usually reserved for mobsters and crime families, to go after Thug and his Young Slime Life crew. They argued that YSL isn’t just a label but an organized crime group involved in drugs, weapons, and multiple violent crimes. Gunna’s plea deal, especially his public admission about YSL being a gang, fed right into that narrative.
That courtroom drama made a lot of artists nervous, and now even unrelated trials like Diddy’s are being watched through that same lens. So even though Cudi had nothing to do with YSL or Diddy’s alleged crimes, his decision to speak out in court made him a target in the eyes of some.
This Diddy drama just keeps expanding, first it was about serious abuse and trafficking allegations, now it’s about who’s real, who’s loyal, and who’s breaking the code. Whether you agree with Thug or think he’s being extreme, one thing is clear: hip-hop is in a moment where courtrooms and street credibility are colliding hard, and nobody’s walking away untouched.
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