In 2023, the singer Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy for physical and sexual abuse, claiming he firebombed Kid Cudi’s car and held him hostage in a jealous rage. Cassie, who had been romantically involved with both rappers, brought the incident into the public light as part of her own story of abuse and exploitation. She also brought attention to the Freak Offs, which are now central to the criminal case against Combs.

The lawsuit between Cassie and Diddy was settled shortly after it was filed, but the story about Kid Cudi’s car may still damage his current legal case. According to Cassie’s version of events, Combs discovered her relationship with the other rapper and destroyed his car in retaliation. She also claims he held the other man at gunpoint, briefly kidnapping and threatening him.