The Diddy drama just reached another level, and this time, Kid Cudi and Young Thug are center stage.
What began as a court battle over sex trafficking and racketeering involving Sean “Diddy” Combs has now boiled over into a social media free-for-all in the wake of testimony from Kid Cudi. Cudi, more known for his moody vibes than street talk, took the stand to recount a 2012 incident where a Molotov cocktail was thrown at his Porsche. It corroborated claims put forth by Diddy’s ex Cassie Ventura, who alleges a long history of abuse.
Cudi didn’t implicate Diddy directly in any wrongdoing, but for some reason, his appearance in court still didn’t sit well with others-particularly Young Thug, who has his own legal drama brewing. Thug hopped on X almost immediately, saying, “Damn Cudi a rat lol.” Of course, the tweet didn’t last too very long, as he quickly deleted it. However, as it typically goes, the screenshot made it to the internet, and of course, the damage was already done. Now, the internet is arguing over whether he broke some kind of code by taking the stand at all.
Why is Young Thug tweeting in support of Diddy pic.twitter.com/ETXFfYBoSP
— 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 ties with Gunna altogether. So when Kid Cudi got on the stand in the Diddy trial, despite being an entirely different case, it clearly set something off for Thug. It’s like he’s taking that street code and applying it universally now: you step into that courtroom to testify, 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 probably why many fans say 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 another person altogether, and it was related to a violent incident he had personally experienced. Doesn’t really sound like snitching, right?
However, when it involves hip-hop, those old-school street rules really do not pay attention to context. In some corners, taking a stand itself is betrayal, no matter why. Thug’s reaction shows how deep those unwritten laws run. The story gained even more traction with DJ Akademiks hyping it up.
Let’s zoom out for a second. The YSL RICO case has been among the most explosive to hit rap in recent history. Prosecutors utilized RICO laws-usually reserved for mobsters and crime families-to go after Thug and his Young Slime Life crew, claiming YSL is a label but also an organized crime group involved in drugs and weapons, along with multiple violent crimes. Gunna’s plea deal, especially his public admission to 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. Which means even though Cudi had nothing to do with YSL or the specific alleged crimes of Diddy, 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 serious abuse and trafficking allegations, now it’s about who’s real, who’s loyal, and who’s breaking the code. You may side with Thug or feel he is being extreme, but one thing is for sure: Hip-Hop is in one of those moments where courtrooms and street cred are colliding hard, and nobody’s walking away untouched.
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