Fact Check: Did Usher testify against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in his trial?

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial started on May 13, 2025, around eight months after he was arrested on criminal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. His trial is ongoing and will proceed in a Manhattan courtroom over the next several weeks.

Amid this, a rumor recently circulated online claiming that musician Usher testified in court against Diddy during his New York trial. But is there any truth to this? Let us find out below.

Claim: Usher testified in court against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

On May 20, a rumor circulated online claiming that eight-time Grammy-winning musician Usher testified in court against music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs during his New York trial.

YouTube channel 'WhatIsMyStarWorth' posted a video with the title, "1 MINUTE AGO: Usher Breaks Down in Court, Reveals What Diddy Did to Him at 14..."

Moreover, many other social media users then shared the same rumor on Facebook, TikTok, and X.

The description of the YouTube video read, "In an emotional and unexpected moment during the ongoing Diddy trial, Usher reportedly took the stand and broke down in tears, revealing a deeply personal and disturbing experience from his youth."

"According to sources close to the case, Usher claimed that something involving Sean "Diddy" Combs happened when he was just 14 years old—and what he shared has left the courtroom in shock," it added.

The description further read, "In this video, we break down the details of Usher's alleged testimony, the courtroom's reaction, and what this means for the rapidly unfolding case. This could be a major turning point, not only legally, but in how the entertainment world views one of its most powerful figures."

False: Usher has not yet testified in court against Diddy

The claims made in the online rumor are false, as Usher has not yet testified in court during Diddy's trial, according to Snopes.

Moreover, the video was created using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and also included a disclaimer about the clip containing fictional content, per the fact-checking outlet.

The disclaimer in the video read, "This content is fictional and for entertainment purposes only. No official court records or verified reports confirm these claims."

Furthermore, the video's thumbnail image featured a fake "breaking news" chyron with AI-generated photos of Usher and Diddy.

The YouTube video also had an "altered or synthetic content" label referencing the clip's AI-generated voice narration, Snopes reported.

The fact-checking outlet also mentioned that the person who created the clip also possibly prompted an AI tool to handle the video's scripting and editing.

Cassie Ventura testifies she doesn't 'hate' Diddy

Diddy's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, a key witness in his trial, concluded her testimony on May 16 after further examination by the music mogul's legal team.

Ventura said in court that she doesn't have any hate in her heart for her ex-boyfriend and added that she has love for their past, according to TMZ.

Diddy's defense team continued their cross-examination of Ventura, as questions focused on the time around the 2016 clip of the rapper attacking her at the elevator lobby of a hotel in Los Angeles, and his state of mind at that time, according to the Guardian.

Defense attorneys asked if she previously told investigators that Diddy had a "blackout" during that incident, to which Cassie replied, "I believe he was intoxicated."

During the cross-examination, the defense also asked Cassie on her feelings towards Diddy. She was asked if she hated the music mogul, to which she replied, "I don’t hate him."

The music mogul's lawyer added, "Do you still have love for him?" to which she answered, "I have love for the past and what it was."