Uncovering the Alleged Arson Incident Linked to Kid Cudi and Sean Combs

The alleged arson of Kid Cudi's car, first described in singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura's lawsuit against Sean Combs last year, has been corroborated by a Los Angeles City Fire Department report obtained by Rolling Stone. This report sheds new light on the incident, which seemingly was alluded to in the criminal indictment of Combs announced last week.

Explosive Revelations: The Alleged Arson Incident Involving Kid Cudi's Car

The Fiery Incident: A Closer Look

The newly unearthed fire department report reveals that Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, was the owner of a Porsche that was set on fire by an "incendiary device" on January 9, 2012, at a Los Angeles address connected to Mescudi through public records. The report states that the fire was reported at 10:53 a.m., with the damage estimated at $10,000. Notably, the cause of the ignition was listed as "intentional," indicating that the incident was an act of arson.Interestingly, the report does not mention any suspects in the alleged arson, which purportedly was carried out in broad daylight. An official with the fire department in 2012 confirms to Rolling Stone that the fire was called in and a woman at the home spoke with the fire department. The official also recalls inspecting the fire-damaged luxury vehicle, noting that it was not engulfed upon their arrival.

Cassie Ventura's Lawsuit and Cudi's Confirmation

In her lawsuit filed last November, Ventura alleged that when she tried to move on from Combs and had a brief romantic relationship with Mescudi in 2011, Combs found out and told her that he planned to blow up Mescudi's car in his driveway. In a statement to The New York Times in November, Cudi confirmed Ventura's account, stating that his car indeed exploded. "This is all true," he said.

Combs' Lawyer Responds

In a statement to Rolling Stone, Combs' lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, says, "There is no allegation that Mr. Combs was involved in these actions or directed anyone else to take them. It's clear the government doesn't know who set fire to the vehicle or how it relates to Mr Combs, who denies any involvement."

New Details Emerge in the Indictment

Last week, prosecutors seemingly gave new details of the alleged arson without naming Mescudi in their indictment or court filings opposing Combs' release on bail. In a letter to the court filed on September 17, they alleged that co-conspirators acting on behalf of Combs set fire to an unidentified person's vehicle by "slicing open the car's convertible top and dropping a Molotov cocktail inside" in early January 2012. They said "multiple witnesses" would testify about Combs allegedly "bragging about his role in destroying Individual-1's car."

Cudi's Passion for Porsche

The fire report did not specify the make and model of the Porsche, but Cudi is known for his love of the Porsche brand. He vlogged about driving his "brand new" 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S in a video posted on YouTube and released his song "Porsche Topless," an upbeat summer anthem, as the first single off his ninth solo album Insano.

Combs Faces Multiple Lawsuits

Combs, 54, has pleaded not guilty to the racketeering and sex trafficking charges in the indictment unsealed last week in the Southern District of New York. As he remains in custody awaiting trial, Combs also is facing multiple civil lawsuits related to claims of sexual misconduct. In a new lawsuit filed Friday, a Jane Doe alleges Combs would ply her with alcohol and substances until she passed out, and that she would wake up with injuries and no recollection of what happened. She claims Combs drugged her as recently as July.