Touré Claps Back at Young Thug’s ‘Rat’ Dig at Kid Cudi After Diddy Testimony

Gotta warn you—I’m jitterier than my fifth espresso, but this celeb drama demands all my caffeinated attention! Young Thug didn’t hold back when he branded Kid Cudi “a rat” on social media, all because Cudi dared to testify against Sean “Diddy” Combs during that high-stakes racketeering trial. Cultural critic Touré was watching every move, and he blew the roof off with a blistering reaction that’s part coffee-fuelled rant, part thoughtful breakdown.

Here’s the scoop: TMZ first dropped the rumor that Thugger took to X to call Cudi a “snitch rat” hours after Cudi’s courtroom appearance (May 16, 2025). Sources close to Young Thug tell Variety he was furious that Cudi chose to speak up under oath, painting it as a betrayal of hip-hop’s unspoken code—yes, that old “no snitching” mantra. Meanwhile, People Magazine confirmed that Cudi delivered his testimony calmly, describing what he witnessed at Diddy’s Los Angeles studio back in 2015. No drama tactics, just plain facts under oath.

Enter Touré, who wasted zero time penning a scorching essay on his Substack on May 22. He argued that labeling a witness “a rat” oversimplifies the very real courage it takes to testify in a case that accuses Diddy of leading a violent outfit. Quoting Levinson’s reporting in Rolling Stone, Touré reminded us that this trial isn’t petty street beef—it’s federal RICO charges, alleged violence and intimidation, and testimony could be the game-changer. In true Aunt Who’s Had Too Much Coffee style, he riffed on everything from social media tribalism to why real accountability should matter more than outdated gangster codes.

Touré even called out the double standard: when celebrities talk, we call it “artistic expression,” but when they testify in court, suddenly they’re “rats.” He quoted legal analysts who told CNN this was a courageous civic duty, not a hip-hop betrayal. And just when you thought it couldn’t get spicier, he teased that more star witnesses might be lining up—so stay tuned. Seriously, the way he swipes at Thugger’s clapback is both hilarious and incisive, like a strong brew that wakes you up and makes you think.

Whew, that was a LOT to process—and my mug’s empty again! But trust me, this showdown between Young Thug, Kid Cudi and Touré is only heating up. I swear, I could talk about this all day (and night) if I had more caffeine.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine, Variety, Rolling Stone, CNN
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